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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has backed Aster (ASTER), a new decentralized derivatives platform that aims to challenge Hyperliquid’s dominance in the sector. In a Sept. 19 post on X, Zhao revealed that Aster had become the largest holder of BSC-USDT, apart from Binance’s own hot wallet. According to Arkham Intelligence data, Aster’s wallet holds $131 […] The post Binance founder CZ champions Aster amid impressive token debut appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers on the nature of Binance’s state of compliance in the U.S., a new letter from Warren and other Democratic senators to Attorney General Pam Bondi published this week reveals.Elizabeth Warren & Senate Colleagues Push For AnswersAccording to the September 17 letter, Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and […] The post Elizabeth Warren, Top Democratic Senators Demand Answers On Binance’s Compliance Status appeared first on Cryptonews.

After Changpeng Zhao congratulated it on X, community members speculated that the Binance co-founder may be behind the Aster project. BNB Chain-based decentralized perpetuals exchange Aster briefly crossed $2 billion in total value locked (TVL) on Thursday after launching its native token, before falling back sharply, according to DefiLlama data. The surge that followed the project’s Aster (APX) token launch proved to be short-lived, as it ended the day at $545 million TVL. At the time of writing on Friday, the exchange’s TVL had rebounded to $655 million, still nearly double its usual range of $300 million–$400 million before the token debut.  The launch also sparked heightened trading activity, with Aster logging $434 million in 24-hour volume, placing it among the most active decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives platforms. While the project gained traction, it still has a ways to go to catch up with Hyperliquid, its biggest rival in the space.  Read more

Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi for details on whether Binance complies with its 2023 settlement agreement, as Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 18. Warren cited inadequate responses from federal prosecutors regarding the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in a letter co-authored by Democratic senators Mazie Hirono and Richard Blumenthal. The letter demanded confirmation […] The post Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ETH dropped 8% this week, but Binance OI data shows leveraged positions cooling, often a precursor to recovery.

The DOJ is reportedly considering lifting a three-year compliance monitor imposed under Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement. Binance is reportedly in talks with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove a key oversight measure from its 2023 settlement agreement — a change which, if approved, could ease regulatory and compliance pressures on the cryptocurrency exchange. According to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the discussions, the DOJ is weighing whether to lift the requirement that Binance be overseen by an independent compliance monitor. The monitor was imposed for a three-year period as part of a $4.3 billion settlement Binance reached with the DOJ in 2023, following allegations of multiple compliance failures, including insufficient safeguards against money laundering. Read more

Binance is approaching a potential agreement with federal prosecutors to eliminate the requirement that it hire an outside compliance monitor from its $4.3 billion money laundering settlement. Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 16 that the Justice Department (DOJ) is considering removing the oversight mechanism as part of a broader policy shift under the Trump administration, according to […] The post Binance approaches deal with DOJ to drop outside monitor from $4.3 billion settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2025  – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), proudly participated as a 3 Block Sponsor of CoinDesk: Policy & Regulation conference, held on September 10 at Convene Hamilton Square in Washington D.C. Formerly known as “State of […] The post TRON, Binance, and TRM Labs Highlight T3 FCU at CoinDesk: Policy & Regulation, TRON DAO Featured as 3 Block Sponsor appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance.US slashed fees to near-zero offering 0% maker fees and 0.01% taker fees on more than 20 crypto pairs including Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Cardano with no subscription requirements, as its U.S. market share collapsed to just 0.20% from around 10% previously with daily trading volume at just $15.5 million compared to Coinbase's $2.9 billion. The post Binance US Cuts Fees to Near-Zero as Trading Volumes Collapse to 0.20% Market Share appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has climbed to over $13 billion in circulation less than a day after it was listed on Binance. DeFiLlama data shows supply jumped nearly 2% in 24 hours to about $13.2 billion, making it the fastest-growing stablecoin in the past day. This rapid expansion has been ongoing over the past month, […] The post Ethena’s USDe stablecoin surges to over $13B after Binance listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BNB reached a new all-time high of $907.38 on Sept. 10, marking the token’s second major milestone in less than three weeks. The record comes as crypto markets surged past $4 trillion in total market capitalization, after a broader rally that added $100 billion in 24 hours. BNB posted 29% gains in 2025 alone and […] The post BNB hits new all-time high of $907 amid Binance partnering with Franklin Templeton for tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Binance has partnered with the crypto ETF issuer Franklin Templeton to explore the tokenization of securities combined with a global trading infrastructure. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has entered into a partnership with the US crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider, Franklin Templeton. Binance and Franklin Templeton are collaborating to explore tokenization of securities combined with a global trading infrastructure, the crypto exchange announced on Wednesday. “Our goal is to take tokenization from concept to practice for clients to achieve efficiencies in settlement, collateral management, and portfolio construction at scale,” said Roger Bayston, Franklin Templeton’s head of digital assets. Read more

Lee Kwang-jae, the former Secretary-General of the South Korean National Assembly, says Seoul must make sure Korean won-pegged stablecoins are listed on overseas crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. The post Ex-National Assembly Chief: South Korean KRW Stablecoins Must Trade on Binance appeared first on Cryptonews.

As inflation hits 229%, stablecoins like USDt are overtaking Venezuela’s bolívar for everyday payments, from groceries to salaries. Stablecoins like USDt have become the de facto currency for millions of people navigating a crumbling financial system in Venezuela as the country’s annual inflation rate surges to 229%. Once limited to crypto-savvy users, Tether’s USDt (USDT), often referred to locally as “Binance dollars,” is now widely used across Venezuela for everything from groceries and condo fees to salaries and vendor payments, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, who fled Venezuela before co-founding Ledn in 2018, told Cointelegraph. The bolívar, Venezuela’s national currency, is largely dead in daily commerce. Hyperinflation, strict capital controls, and a fractured exchange rate landscape drive a growing preference for stablecoins over cash or local bank transfers. Read more

Binance launches Medá in Mexico, a regional crypto hub and regulated fintech driving fintech innovation across Latin America. Binance, the world’s largest centralized crypto exchange (CEX) by market capitalization, is expanding its operations in Mexico by launching a new local entity and a fresh investment commitment. Binance announced the launch of its new Mexico-based entity, Medá, in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Monday. Medá is registered as an Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) and will operate as an independent division focused on advancing fintech services for Binance throughout Latin America. Read more

Tether, alongside Chainalysis, Binance, OKX, and authorities, has frozen $50M USDT traced to pig butchering scams. The case reflects expanding global cooperation against cross-border crypto fraud and illicit financial activity. The post Tether Freezes $49.6M in ‘Pig Butchering’ Funds – Chainalysis, Binance, OKX Join APAC Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock is emerging as the top custodian for Bitcoin and Ether as its ETFs continue to reshape market dynamics in 2025. Key takeaways: BlackRock’s iShares ETH ETF holds 3.6 million ETH, just 200,000 behind Coinbase. IBIT’s 745,000 BTC already surpasses Coinbase and Binance reserves. Read more

Massive stablecoin deposits highlight shifting capital flows on Binance, even as Bitcoin whipsawed below $110,000 amid whale-driven selling and heavy liquidations. Users of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange deposited $1.65 billion in stablecoins, a large inflow often seen as a precursor to renewed demand for spot cryptocurrencies following the recent market sell-off. The deposit coincided with nearly $1 billion in Ether (ETH) withdrawals from Binance, according to onchain analytics provider CryptoQuant. It also marked the second time this month that net stablecoin deposits on the exchange exceeded $1.5 billion, “underscoring a renewed wave of capital entering the spot market,” wrote CryptoQuant’s Amr Taha. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is closely watched for signs of broader market shifts. On Tuesday, it processed more than $29.5 billion in trades, nearly six times the volume handled by runner-up Bybit, according to CoinMarketCap. Read more

Binance and Tether are eyeing Korea’s stablecoin rules that may boost coins pegged to the South Korean won or strengthen USD dominance. South Korea has become a key focus in the global stablecoin conversation as it draws close attention from major players like Binance and Tether.  Both companies are among the largest stablecoin issuers worldwide, and they both could face major challenges depending on how new regulations unfold in the East Asian nation.  Read more

B Strategy plans to follow the playbook of 10X Capital, which recently secured funding for a BNB treasury supported by YZi Labs. B Strategy, a digital asset investment firm founded by former Bitmain executives, plans to launch a $1 billion crypto treasury focused on investing in BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem. According to a Monday announcement, the new BNB (BNB) treasury is backed by YZi Labs, the family office of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. The new company will be structured similarly to 10X Capital, which recently launched a BNB treasury with YZi Labs’ support, a spokesperson for B Strategy told Cointelegraph. Read more