Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has reacted to Forbes’ estimate that ranked his net worth among the 20 richest people on the planet, surpassing figures such as Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg. Binance’s CZ Among 20 Richest People On Earth…
Mobile phone chipmaker MediaTek patched a vulnerability affecting its chipsets in January that could have allowed an attacker to steal crypto seed phrases on affected devices using just a USB cable and the right software. The flaw was discovered by Ledger’s white-hat security team, Donjon, who had shared the vulnerability with MediaTek before a patch…
Bitcoin held above $70K on Wednesday evening as oil markets swung sharply amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has triggered one of the most severe energy shocks since the 1970s. Iranian officials warned the world should prepare for oil reaching $200 per barrel if the conflict intensifies, according to…
Binance’s U.S. affiliate has hired veteran compliance executive Stephen Gregory as CEO to steady the platform under tougher U.S. scrutiny and reboot a regulated growth story. Summary Gregory replaces Norman Reed as Binance.US CEO, with Reed staying on as advisor to preserve continuity while handing control to a compliance‑driven operator. The new chief has held…
Changpeng Zhao ranked above Bill Gates on the 2026 Forbes billionaires list, but he says the figures are wrong. Forbes’ newly announced 2026 Billionaires list shows that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is now richer than tech mogul Bill Gates. CZ came in 17th place in the magazine’s annual ranking of the richest people…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is currently consolidating around the $70,000 level as the market continues to trade sideways following several weeks of volatility. Price action has remained relatively stable in recent sessions, with buyers and sellers struggling to establish a clear directional trend while liquidity…
Despite a decline in the price of XRP in the last year, Ripple is expected to reach a valuation 25% higher than reported after a November 2025 funding round. Ripple Labs reportedly plans to buy back up to $750 million worth of shares from investors and employees in a program set to give the company…
Ripple Labs has launched a share buyback program that would value the company at roughly $50 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the most valuable firms in the digital asset industry. According to a Bloomberg report, the company plans to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from early investors and employees through a…
Bitpanda’s 2025 revenue rose 16% to €371M as users hit 7.4M, MiCA licensing went live and the firm pushed deeper into multi‑asset trading and white‑label B2B infrastructure. Summary Revolut wins PRA approval to launch Revolut Bank UK with full banking status. UK customers gain FSCS protection up to £85,000 as accounts migrate in phases. Crypto…
Ripple is planning to repurchase shares from its employees and previous investors. The past 24 hours have been quite eventful for Ripple. According to Bloomberg, the company is launching a share buyback program that values it at roughly $50 billion. The company’s plan is to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from employees…
