Internal investigators at Binance found that billions of dollars may have flowed through the exchange to Iran-linked entities, including groups tied to the Houthis, but several staff involved in the probe were later suspended or dismissed.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned users about a fake social media account using AI-generated images to impersonate him and spread false claims. He said the images were edited, some showing him in colours he never wears, and urged followers to be cautious of such scams.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao denied rumours of a relationship with actress Sydney Sweeney, saying they have never met and calling the claims “fake news.” Experts say fake news and AI-generated disinformation are spreading faster and harder to spot, often mixing true and false details to mislead the public.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said Pakistan could become a leading global crypto hub by 2030 if it continues its fast pace of regulation and adoption. The country has set up a crypto authority, allowed major exchanges to operate, built a Bitcoin reserve, and is exploring tokenisation to attract foreign investment.

A U.S. lawsuit accuses Binance and its founder of allowing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to be sent to Hamas and other terrorist groups before the October 7 attacks. The complaint claims the exchange failed to monitor transactions properly, letting banned organisations move funds undetected.

Peter Schiff criticised Michael Saylor and Strategy, calling their Bitcoin-focused business model a “fraud” and challenging Saylor to a debate. The attack comes as Bitcoin fell below $99,000 and Strategy’s stock dropped over 50% since July, while gold remains strong above $4,000 an ounce.

A trader turned $3,000 into $2 million after a new memecoin called “4” surged following a post by Binance cofounder CZ. The rise was sparked by a $4,000 phishing attack, showing how social media and timing can create huge gains in minutes.

BNB Chain’s official English X account was hacked, and attackers posted fake links claiming to offer a “BNB HODLer Airdrop.” The scam aimed to steal funds by tricking users into connecting their crypto wallets through WalletConnect.

A Japanese crypto influencer was hacked after joining a deepfake Zoom call where a fake friend sent her a malicious link. Her Telegram and Metamask accounts were breached, leading to the theft of her crypto assets.

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.