Binance now requires all Indian users to complete KYC re-verification to comply with updated AML regulations and boost data security. Users must submit their PAN, a 10-character tax ID issued by India’s Income Tax Department. The move applies to both new and existing users, aligning Binance with local compliance standards and reinforcing its commitment to secure, transparent crypto operations.

Binance now requires all Indian users to complete KYC re-verification to comply with updated AML regulations and boost data security. Users must submit their PAN, a 10-character tax ID issued by India’s Income Tax Department. The move applies to both new and existing users, aligning Binance with local compliance standards and reinforcing its commitment to secure, transparent crypto operations.

The top NFT marketplace, OpenSea, has formally asked the SEC to remove NFT platforms from federal securities law oversight. OpenSea's legal team said in a letter dated April 9, 2025, to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce that NFT marketplaces do not fit the legal definitions of "brokers" or "exchanges" under US securities legislation.Key Arguments Presented by OpenSeaNFT Marketplaces Differ from Traditional Exchanges:OpenSea emphasized that its platform does not execute transactions, act as an in...

The top NFT marketplace, OpenSea, has formally asked the SEC to remove NFT platforms from federal securities law oversight. OpenSea's legal team said in a letter dated April 9, 2025, to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce that NFT marketplaces do not fit the legal definitions of "brokers" or "exchanges" under US securities legislation.Key Arguments Presented by OpenSeaNFT Marketplaces Differ from Traditional Exchanges:OpenSea emphasized that its platform does not execute transactions, act as an in...

The SEC's Division of Corporate Finance issued guidance on applying federal securities laws to crypto assets, emphasizing detailed disclosures for companies dealing with tokens that could be securities.

The SEC's Division of Corporate Finance issued guidance on applying federal securities laws to crypto assets, emphasizing detailed disclosures for companies dealing with tokens that could be securities.

A USD1 stablecoin airdrop is planned for holders of World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) tokens, a decentralized finance company linked to Donald Trump and his family. The airdrop will test the company’s infrastructure, enhance the visibility of the USD1 stablecoin, and reward early WLFI token adopters. The USD1 token is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, fully backed by short-term U.S. assets, providing stability and trust in its value.

A USD1 stablecoin airdrop is planned for holders of World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) tokens, a decentralized finance company linked to Donald Trump and his family. The airdrop will test the company’s infrastructure, enhance the visibility of the USD1 stablecoin, and reward early WLFI token adopters. The USD1 token is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, fully backed by short-term U.S. assets, providing stability and trust in its value.

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Worldpay to integrate Google Pay and Apple Pay into its fiat onramp system. This move allows users to buy crypto quickly via credit or debit cards linked to these wallets, on both mobile and desktop. With Apple Pay and Google Pay reaching nearly 70M users globally, this step significantly boosts crypto accessibility worldwide.

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Worldpay to integrate Google Pay and Apple Pay into its fiat onramp system. This move allows users to buy crypto quickly via credit or debit cards linked to these wallets, on both mobile and desktop. With Apple Pay and Google Pay reaching nearly 70M users globally, this step significantly boosts crypto accessibility worldwide.

In 2025, Coinbase upgraded its Solana infrastructure to boost speed and reliability. Key improvements include asynchronous transaction processing for faster block handling and a switch to bare-metal machines, enhancing RPC performance. These changes improve user experience on both the Coinbase exchange and Wallet, meeting growing demand and ensuring better support for Solana-based assets.

In 2025, Coinbase upgraded its Solana infrastructure to boost speed and reliability. Key improvements include asynchronous transaction processing for faster block handling and a switch to bare-metal machines, enhancing RPC performance. These changes improve user experience on both the Coinbase exchange and Wallet, meeting growing demand and ensuring better support for Solana-based assets.

HashKey Capital has launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, offering streamlined XRP exposure for professional investors. Backed by Ripple as an anchor investor, the fund tracks XRP performance while bypassing the challenges of direct crypto ownership. It supports monthly subscriptions and redemptions, reflecting growing institutional interest in XRP across the region.

HashKey Capital has launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, offering streamlined XRP exposure for professional investors. Backed by Ripple as an anchor investor, the fund tracks XRP performance while bypassing the challenges of direct crypto ownership. It supports monthly subscriptions and redemptions, reflecting growing institutional interest in XRP across the region.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is partnering with crypto exchange Bybit to launch a regulated pilot for digital asset trading. The initiative aims to create a secure, compliant environment for the country’s fast-growing crypto market. Bybit will offer technical support in AML, risk control, and platform security, helping shape a legal framework for Vietnam’s crypto future.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is partnering with crypto exchange Bybit to launch a regulated pilot for digital asset trading. The initiative aims to create a secure, compliant environment for the country’s fast-growing crypto market. Bybit will offer technical support in AML, risk control, and platform security, helping shape a legal framework for Vietnam’s crypto future.

The BNB Blockchain ecosystem, now known as BNB Chain, consists of two key components: BNB Beacon Chain and BNB Smart Chain (BSC). BSC plays a vital role in enabling smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps), which are essential for the rapid growth of the BNB Chain ecosystem. Launched in September 2020, BNB Smart Chain was created to offer a high-performance blockchain environment for decentralized applications.

The BNB Blockchain ecosystem, now known as BNB Chain, consists of two key components: BNB Beacon Chain and BNB Smart Chain (BSC). BSC plays a vital role in enabling smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps), which are essential for the rapid growth of the BNB Chain ecosystem. Launched in September 2020, BNB Smart Chain was created to offer a high-performance blockchain environment for decentralized applications.

Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Pakistan's Crypto Council. This move is part of Pakistan's initiative to integrate digital assets and blockchain tech into its financial system. Zhao will provide guidance on cryptocurrency adoption, infrastructure, education, and legislation, aiming to position Pakistan as a regional Web3 and digital finance leader. His role will be key in shaping the country's crypto future.

Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Pakistan's Crypto Council. This move is part of Pakistan's initiative to integrate digital assets and blockchain tech into its financial system. Zhao will provide guidance on cryptocurrency adoption, infrastructure, education, and legislation, aiming to position Pakistan as a regional Web3 and digital finance leader. His role will be key in shaping the country's crypto future.