Exchanges
New Binance CEO Evasive in First Marquee Interview Since Getting One of the Biggest Jobs in Crypto
Richard Teng, who just took over from founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao amid a $4.3 billion legal settlement, didn't give specific answers to simple questions asked by the moderator when asked where the exchange is headquartered or who the exchange's auditor is.

'Mysterious' Address That Added 10K Bitcoin Is Just a New BitMEX Wallet
BitMEX is internally transferring its bitcoin holdings to a newer wallet type, according to on-chain firm CryptoQuant.

Binance’s Settlement With U.S. Authorities Is Positive for Crypto as Well as the Exchange: JPMorgan
The settlement will significantly reduce the potential systemic risk emanating from a hypothetical collapse of the crypto exchange, the report said.

Binance Will Retain Its International Dominance After U.S. Settlement: Bernstein
The deal also removes the final hurdle before approval of a spot bitcoin ETF, the report said.

Is Binance Big Enough to Survive a $4.3B Fine and Founder CZ’s Ousting?
The "historic" settlement with the DOJ, CFTC and U.S. Treasury many finally allow the firm to come into compliance. But if it does, can the world's largest crypto exchange still grow?

FTX Can Start Mediation, File Counterclaims in BlockFi Bankruptcy Case, Judge Rules
BlockFi filed for bankruptcy in late November last year, in part because of the ripple effects of the sudden collapse of FTX, which triggered an automatic stay that halted proceedings between the two.

Former FTX, Alameda Executives to Start New Crypto Exchange: WSJ
Former FTX general counsel Can Sun, who was a key witness in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, and former Alameda Research software developer Armani Ferrante are building a Dubai-based exchange called Backpack Exchange.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Plans South Korea IPO in Second-Half 2025: Report
Bithumb is aiming to close the market-share gap with fellow exchange Upbit, which has over 80% of the South Korean market.

Poloniex Hot Wallets Hacked With $114M Seemingly Stolen: On-Chain Data
Poloniex investor Justin Sun confirmed the exploit, saying the exchange will reimburse affected users and offering a "white hat bounty" to the hacker.

Can Bank-Backed Exchanges Solve Crypto Trading’s Trust Problem?
Platforms built for crypto-native investors have an edge over latecomers, though the industry is embracing "institutional-grade" standards, Dr. Bo Bai writes.
