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Changpeng Zhao looks of camera in front of blank wall.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 2 years after the crypto billionaire’s guilty plea

The Binance founder pleaded guilty in 2023 to failing to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering regime.

By Ben WeissOctober 23, 2025
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
By Ben WeissOctober 22, 2025
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
A man in a suit whispering to another man in a suit.
Crypto hoarding brings a stock pop for small firms—and in some cases shows patterns of possible insider trading
By Ben WeissAugust 28, 2025
Bitcoin zooms over $123,000 as crypto fans hail an ‘Uptober’ for the ages
Bitcoin zooms over $123,000 as crypto fans hail an ‘Uptober’ for the ages
By Leo SchwartzOctober 3, 2025
Top crypto regulator Adrienne Harris steps down from the New York Department of Financial Services
Top crypto regulator Adrienne Harris steps down from the New York Department of Financial Services
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 29, 2025
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Hong Fang speaks during a recent crypto conference.
CompaniesCrypto exchange OKX relaunches in U.S. two months after settling with DOJ for $500 million
By Ben WeissApril 15, 2025
  • Rep. Sam Liccardo speaks during a news conference.
    RegulatorsDemocrat proposes MEME Act to stop Trump and other top politicians from issuing crypto coins
    By Ben WeissFebruary 27, 2025
Man pleads guilty to tax fraud for failing to report $13 million in CryptoPunks sales
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By Catherine McGrathApril 14, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried sent to ‘notoriously hard’ prison in California, then low-security facility in LA
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried sent to ‘notoriously hard’ prison in California, then low-security facility in LA
By Ben WeissApril 10, 2025
Justice Department scraps crypto unit as Trump further loosens oversight of digital assets
RegulatorsJustice Department scraps crypto unit as Trump further loosens oversight of digital assets
By Ben WeissApril 8, 2025
BNY launches new blockchain accounting tool with BlackRock as first client
CompaniesBNY launches new blockchain accounting tool with BlackRock as first client
By Leo SchwartzApril 3, 2025
Michael Novogratz speaks at a conference in New York.
RegulatorsNovogratz’s Galaxy to pay $200 million in New York Luna settlement
By Emily Nicolle and BloombergMarch 28, 2025
  • Vlad Tenev repsonds to a question during an interview with Bloomberg.
    RegulatorsRobinhood says SEC has halted probe into its crypto business
    By Ben WeissFebruary 24, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried parts ways with ‘Diddy’ as feds transfer crypto con man from Brooklyn prison to Oklahoma
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried parts ways with ‘Diddy’ as feds transfer crypto con man from Brooklyn prison to Oklahoma
By Ben WeissMarch 28, 2025
Paul Atkins testifies at a House hearing.
RegulatorsIncoming SEC chair Paul Atkins owns up to $6 million in crypto-related assets—though no Bitcoin
By Ben WeissMarch 25, 2025
Howard Lutnick looks off camera and smiles.
CompaniesCantor leads a new boom in lending to debt-hungry crypto firms
By David Pan and BloombergMarch 21, 2025
Brad Garlinghouse speaks during an interview with Bloomberg.
RegulatorsXRP soars 10% after Ripple CEO says SEC will drop appeal
By Ben WeissMarch 19, 2025
One man; male criminal dressed all in black; carrying stolen Bitcoin
RegulatorsFour teens charged for alleged pistol-whipping, attempted Bitcoin robbery of OnlyFans influencer
By Ben WeissMarch 17, 2025
  • Brian Armstrong speaks at a 2023 conference.
    RegulatorsCoinbase says SEC agrees to right ‘major wrong’ and dismiss consequential lawsuit against crypto exchange
    By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzFebruary 21, 2025
David Sacks speaks at the White House.
RegulatorsU.S. crypto czar’s $200 million portfolio held Bitcoin, Coinbase, and Robinhood
By Ben WeissMarch 14, 2025
Javier Milei speaks on a podium.
RegulatorsArgentina seeks arrest of U.S. crypto figure tied to Melania and Milei cryptocurrencies
By Ben WeissMarch 13, 2025
Changpeng Zhao at Tech Leaders at Libson Web Summit in 2022.
CompaniesBinance founder ‘CZ’ denies report of Trump investment, pardon campaign
By Catherine McGrathMarch 13, 2025
Senate poised to advance landmark crypto bill, Warren warns of Elon Musk ‘controlling’ financial system
RegulatorsSenate poised to advance landmark crypto bill, Warren warns of Elon Musk ‘controlling’ financial system
By Leo SchwartzMarch 12, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried walks outside a Manhattan courthouse.
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried is behind bars serving a 25-year sentence. So how is he conducting a media blitz?
By Ben WeissMarch 12, 2025
Binance CEO Richard Teng at Gulf Binance Event.
CompaniesBinance nets biggest ever crypto investment as UAE-backed MGX puts in $2 billion
By Ben WeissMarch 12, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried is angling for a pardon from President Trump. Insiders call it a long shot
CompaniesSam Bankman-Fried is angling for a pardon from President Trump. Insiders call it a long shot
By Leo SchwartzMarch 10, 2025
Brian Armstrong speaks at the WEF conference in Davos.
CompaniesCoinbase CEO plans to hire 1,000 U.S. workers, saying Trump ‘breathed life back’ into industry
By Ben WeissMarch 10, 2025
President Donald Trump raises his right hand into a fist.
RegulatorsTrump holds long-awaited crypto summit, calls for bill ‘on his desk’ before August
By Ben WeissMarch 7, 2025
David Sacks speaks at a press conference from the White House.
RegulatorsTrump endorses stablecoins after creating U.S. Bitcoin reserve
By Stephanie Lai, Olga Kharif, Caroline Hyde and BloombergMarch 7, 2025
Here’s why the price of Bitcoin dropped right after Trump created a strategic crypto reserve
The CoinsHere’s why the price of Bitcoin dropped right after Trump created a strategic crypto reserve
By Catherine McGrathMarch 7, 2025
President Donald Trump shows an executive order he signed in March.
RegulatorsTrump signs order for strategic crypto reserve, adds 200,000 seized Bitcoins
By Ben WeissMarch 6, 2025
Bitcoin pops 6% after a top Trump official hints the administration is about to reveal its crypto reserve strategy
RegulatorsBitcoin pops 6% after a top Trump official hints the administration is about to reveal its crypto reserve strategy
By Catherine McGrathMarch 5, 2025
The SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ defends decision to drop lawsuits: ‘Our law is not supposed to be a game of gotcha’
RegulatorsThe SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ defends decision to drop lawsuits: ‘Our law is not supposed to be a game of gotcha’
By Leo SchwartzMarch 5, 2025
Alexis Ohanian speaks at a conference in February.
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By Ben WeissMarch 4, 2025
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By Catherine McGrathMarch 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un smiles at the camera as he walks outside.
RegulatorsHow North Korea cracked Bybit’s crypto safe to steal $1.5 billion in a record heist
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Donald Trump gives the camera a thumbs up in front of the White House on Feb. 28.
RegulatorsHere are the 5 cryptocurrencies Trump wants to buy with your tax dollars
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