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Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is making headlines again following the full pardon granted by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The pardon comes after CZ served a four-month sentence for alleged banking violations, surging renewed debates over cryptocurrency regulation and political influence in the U.S. financial ecosystem. CZ Denies Fraud and Money Laundering Claims Following the pardon, Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly criticized the decision, alleging that CZ engaged in fraudulent and corrupt activities. Warren tweeted that Congress must “unite to stop this corruption,” implying that CZ’s pardon reflects improper political influence. In response, Zhao clarified that he…

Three days. That’s it. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — the startup world’s biggest stage — kicks off October 27 – 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. When Disrupt 2025 arrives, the city doesn’t just host innovation — it amplifies it, transforming San Francisco into a living showcase of ideas, products, and partnerships driving the next wave of tech. Prices jump to the full rate when doors open, so this is your final chance to save up to $444 on your pass and bring a plus-one for 60% off. Got a whole team? Lock in our 15-30% group registration savings. The energy hits in 3… 2… 1… Three days is all that’s left until 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather at…

SEAL, the nonprofit security organization that has disrupted crypto drainer operations since late 2023, launched a real-time phishing defense network on Oct. 22 in partnership with MetaMask, WalletConnect, Backpack, and Phantom.The coalition deploys Verifiable Phishing Reports technology, which enables users to submit cryptographically attested evidence of malicious sites, thereby bypassing the manual review bottleneck that allows drainers to rotate infrastructure faster than defenders can respond.According to CertiK reports published throughout the year, roughly $538 million was stolen by phishing attacks as of Sept. 30. This estimate excludes the $1.4 billion exploit against Bybit in February.The collaboration addresses an escalation cycle…

Today in crypto, Kyrgyzstan launches a stablecoin and confirms CBDC rollout with the help of Changpeng Zhao. Competition in the Bitcoin mining industry is intensifying, with smaller miners gaining ground on their larger rivals in realized hashrate, while Ferrari is deepening its crypto push with a new digital token for its top clients.Kyrgyzstan rolls out new stablecoin while confirming CBDC plansKyrgyzstan has rolled out a new stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyzstani som, while confirming plans to issue a central bank digital currency and explore a digital asset reserve.The KGST stablecoin will run on the BNB Chain, and BNB (BNB)…

IRAEmpire has published a new guide on “Business Exit Planning” to help business owners navigate this complex topic.TALLAHASSEE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 25, 2025 / For many entrepreneurs, building a successful business is a lifelong achievement – but few give equal attention to what happens next. Whether you plan to retire, pursue a new venture, or simply want financial freedom, exit planning is the strategic process that ensures your hard work pays off when it’s time to step away.In today’s unpredictable economic climate, having a well-structured exit strategy isn’t just a smart move – it’s a necessity. Inflation…

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has warned that the long-anticipated altcoin season is unlikely to arrive in 2025 or even 2026, signaling a dramatic shift in overall crypto market sentiment. Liquidity, momentum, and institutional focus have increasingly shifted from these alternative cryptocurrencies, leaving them with limited investor attention and weaker price action. The message is clear: the golden era of altcoin speculation appears to be on pause—if not over entirely.Sponsored SponsoredIs the Altcoin Season Over for Good?In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Chen stated that altcoins are “fading.” She explained that the “Black Swan” event on October 11 inflicted…

2025 sets a new record as dormant Bitcoin over seven years awakens. 2025 is shaping up as a record-breaking year for the movement of long-dormant Bitcoin. New data revealed BTC inactive for seven or more years, showing significant activity. So far this year, 270,000 BTC have been transformed, which is a new all-time high. This figure has already surpassed 2024’s 255,000 BTC and far exceeded 2023’s 59,000 BTC, with two months still remaining. 2025 Becomes Year of the Awakening CryptoQuant explained that Bitcoin’s surge in long-dormant coin movements may stem from several factors, such as old miners relocating long-held…

During the U.S. federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) went into contingency staffing mode. Almost a hundred crypto ETF decisions got stuck in approval limbo as a result, and key economic-data releases from agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau were paused.For crypto, that blackout became an unscripted stress test, as the industry suddenly lost its usual regulatory support elements. And given that the crypto market often prides itself on being decentralized and self-sufficient, this is a moment of truth where it can prove that…

Chinese, Russian, and Cambodian intermediaries reportedly played key roles in moving and cashing the stolen funds. A new report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) shows that North Korean hackers stole $2.83 billion in cryptocurrency between January 2024 and September 2025. This figure accounts for nearly one-third of the country’s total foreign currency income in 2024. Bybit Exploit Was the Largest Contributor The MSMT, a coalition of 11 countries formed in October 2024, was created to track how North Korea evades international sanctions through cybercrime. Its latest findings reveal that the scale of crypto theft rose in 2025,…

NFT marketplace Magic Eden has launched packs of digital collectibles featuring NFT collections from notable projects across Ethereum and Solana blockchains. The marketplace also unveiled Pokémon packs and $ME rewards to participants. For over a week, the NFT marketplace has teased the new product line, promising rewards worth five times the initial deposit participants invest. The Pokémon pack, dubbed POKÉMASTER, features popular characters like Charizard and Pikachu. Magic Eden joined forces with its two-year partner, Collector Crypt, to unveil the Pokémon packs. Collector Crypt specializes as a platform that sells real-world assets (RWA) Pokémon cards on the Solana blockchain. Magic…