CZ Hints Of His Return to Binance Despite Vowing He'd Never Return
Speculation is heating up that Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, could be preparing for a dramatic return to the exchange he was forced to leave nearly two years ago.

Speculation is heating up that Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, could be preparing for a dramatic return to the exchange he was forced to leave nearly two years ago.
Windtree is being delisted from Nasdaq after its share price crashed below the required $1 level. The company’s shift from biotech to holding BNB tokens failed to win investor trust, wiping out nearly all its value.
BNC, a company listed on Nasdaq, purchased 200,000 Binance Coins for $160 million and aims to raise up to $1.25 billion to increase its BNB holdings. This reflects a rising trend of firms investing in BNB as part of their corporate crypto portfolios.
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has broken through into the top echelons of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with his net worth reaching an estimated $75 billion following BNB’s new all-time high of $857.18.
Binance Changpeng Zhao's family office, YZi Labs, is making a significant move by supporting an investment company to go public in the U.S.
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has resurfaced as a polarising crypto figure, raising $1.8 million in Bitcoin by auctioning prison memorabilia. Days later, he received a surprise 300 BTC donation worth $31 million—reigniting debate over whether this support reflects alignment with his ideals or raises ethical concerns in today’s crypto culture.
The SEC dropped its lawsuit against Binance after nearly three years of legal action over alleged securities violations. The case was closed as the new SEC leadership began easing its stance on crypto regulation.
Bhutan has launched the world’s first national crypto tourism payment system, letting visitors pay for everything from flights to local goods using digital currencies like Bitcoin and BNB. The system, built with Binance Pay and DK Bank, helps local businesses—especially in remote areas—accept crypto payments easily.
USDC is now the default currency on Binance Pay, making it easier for users to send and receive money instantly with zero gas fees. This update simplifies payments for both individuals and businesses, offering fast, low-cost transactions using a stable digital dollar.delays or extra costs.
California has passed a bill to claim inactive cryptocurrency from exchange accounts after three years with no user activity. The assets will not be sold but held safely until owners reclaim them.
US authorities seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace accused of selling over 15 million stolen credit cards and earning $17 million. The site promoted itself by leaking card data to attract cybercriminals.
US and El Salvador held a high-level meeting to strengthen cooperation on Bitcoin and digital assets. They discussed ways to work together on Bitcoin innovation and develop clearer crypto regulations.
A man who promoted a fake crypto project linked to stem cell tech has been ordered to pay over $1.1 million. He ignored the SEC’s fraud lawsuit, leading to a default judgment in court.
World Liberty Financial issued a cease-and-desist against the $TRUMP Wallet, escalating tensions in the Trump family’s crypto sphere. The wallet’s site went dark Thursday, and Magic Eden’s ME token plunged, highlighting market sensitivity to branding disputes tied to Trump ventures.
Circle debuted on the NYSE under the ticker CRCL at $31 per share, raising over $1 billion after multiple IPO upsizings—signalling strong investor confidence in its stablecoin strategy.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have publicly clashed over a new government budget bill that cuts electric vehicle subsidies, sparking threats to end Musk’s government contracts. Musk also proposed creating a new political party for the “middle 80%” and accused Trump of involvement in the Epstein scandal, intensifying their conflict.
Poșta Română, Romania’s largest postal service, will install Bitcoin ATMs and crypto terminals as part of its drive to modernise through digital innovation and connect public services with emerging financial technologies.
Sam Altman was suddenly fired as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023 but returned just five days later after strong backlash from staff and support from Microsoft. The drama is now being turned into a film called Artificial, with filming set to begin this summer.
As President Lee Jae-myung takes office, South Korea is moving toward legalising tokenised securities, with bipartisan support behind legislation that could soon enable STOs tied to real estate, art, and other assets.