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According to The Block, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng stated at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore that after Binance suspended services to some EU users, about 70% of users' withdrawal assets flowed to self-custody wallets, with only 30% transferred to licensed platforms that comply with MiCA regulatory requirements.Richard Teng indicated that this data raises questions about the regulatory goals of MiCA. He pointed out that self-custody wallets are not subject to the anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC regulatory frameworks of regulated trading platforms, and the risk may actually increase once user assets are transferred to self-custody.Previously, Binance proactively withdrew its application for a MiCA license in Greece after it failed to be approved before the July 1 transition deadline, and suspended related services to affected EU users. Richard Teng stated that Binance has not given up on the European market, and several EU countries have invited it to reapply for local licenses, although he did not disclose specific countries.In addition, Richard Teng mentioned that Binance plans to continue accelerating its expansion in the Asian market, having already obtained relevant licenses or permissions in markets such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, India, and Pakistan, and expects to gain more regulatory approvals this year. Currently, Binance's global user base has increased to approximately 323 million.

Sharplink Co-CEO and former Blackrock executive Joseph Chalom stated that Ethereum has over 900,000 validators and more than 1,000,000 developers, possessing a decentralization advantage that Solana cannot match.Data from Electric Capital shows that 1,012,824 developers have contributed code to Ethereum, with approximately 232,000 remaining active over the past 12 months.Chalom noted that Solana has fewer than 800 validators, with 92% running on the same client. Data shows that Sharplink held 886,725 ETH as of late June.

Binance's co-CEO Richard Teng issued a statement regarding the MiCA regulatory transition, stating that user asset security is a priority, and affected users can continue to use the notified options, including withdrawal functions. Binance is directly communicating with affected users about the next steps and available options, and advises users to contact customer service through official channels. Teng stated that the team's focus is on providing clear guidance, service continuity, and confidence for users during the transition period.

According to Bank Reg Blog, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi has signed an agreement to acquire a small bank in Wyoming, Summit National Bank, which is in bankruptcy proceedings, for $5.5 million.The bank had previously failed multiple sale transactions. Economist David Beckworth asked whether this move would affect Kraken's streamlined Federal Reserve master account pilot and whether this acquisition would convert the streamlined account into a regular account. Bank Reg Blog responded that no direct impact is expected; the bank does indeed have a regular master account, but this transaction is being conducted in Sethi's personal capacity, rather than Kraken owning the bank.

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform that 75% of financial institutions plan to increase their use of AI in crime detection. Binance's AI-driven detection system helped users avoid approximately $10.53 billion in potential losses during the first quarter of 2025 to 2026.

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi stated at the Consensus Miami conference that the preparations for KrakenIPO are about 80% complete, and the company has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, currently waiting for the right market window.Kraken also announced a partnership with MoneyGram, where both parties will collaborate on scenarios involving the exchange of crypto assets and cash to address the "last mile" cash access issue. MoneyGram currently has approximately 500,000 retail locations worldwide. Executives from both sides stated that stablecoins are expected to reduce costs and efficiency losses in payment systems, especially in regions with weaker financial infrastructure.

Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng responded to ZachXBT on the X platform, thanking him for reporting the matter to Binance. The platform is currently under investigation and will always fulfill its responsibilities to investigate all market misconduct.Previously, on-chain detective ZachXBT published a post pointing out that the abnormal volatility of the RAVE token originated from Binance, Bitget, and Gate exchanges, and issued a call to action to the three platforms, while offering a reward of up to $10,000 for whistleblower information.

Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform that over 21 million merchants now accept Binance Pay, and cryptocurrency is becoming a global business standard.

Former Bybit Co-CEO Helen Liu stated on social media, "We will launch ABFinance, a one-stop platform designed to integrate deposits, earnings, trading, and consumption, becoming a bridge between fiat and crypto assets. From day one, ABFinance has been built on a compliant and robust licensing system in the United States to establish trust. Welcome to join ABFinance and become a pioneer in digital finance."Earlier reports indicated that Bybit announced Co-CEO Helen Liu will step down on April 30, 2026, to start her own entrepreneurial journey.

Bybit announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will officially step down on April 30, 2026, to pursue her personal entrepreneurial dreams.Helen Liu joined Bybit in 2020, serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President of Marketing, Chief of Staff, and COO, before being promoted to Co-CEO in 2025. During her five years in office, she was deeply involved in the company's global expansion, helping Bybit grow into a top global digital asset platform covering 181 countries and regions, with over 82 million users.After her departure, Bybit will continue to be led by co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou. The company stated that it will maintain its focus on innovation and long-term value creation.

Binance's co-CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform: "Recently, there have been some false reports regarding our compliance program. The Wall Street Journal published defamatory statements, and despite our efforts to clarify the facts, the journalist did not acknowledge any corrections we made regarding the relevant allegations. We have sent a letter requesting an immediate correction and complete retraction of these false statements."In a previous clarification regarding the compliance program, Binance stated that recent reports about its sanctions compliance relied on incomplete and inaccurate descriptions that did not reflect the full facts and complete investigation records. Regarding the risk exposure to Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance has reduced its direct risk exposure to the country's four major exchanges by over 97.3%, from $4.19 million to $110,000.

Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng stated at the Consensus HK conference that the "1011 crash" event was not triggered by Binance, but rather that all exchanges globally experienced large-scale liquidations. Approximately 75% of the liquidations occurred around 21:00 Eastern Time, accompanied by isolated issues such as stablecoin de-pegging and delays in asset transfers.Teng pointed out that on that day, the U.S. stock market's market capitalization fell by about $1.5 trillion, with stock market liquidations amounting to approximately $150 billion, while the total liquidations in the crypto market were about $19 billion, affecting all exchanges. Binance provided support to affected users, while other exchanges did not take similar measures. Last year, Binance's trading volume reached $34 trillion, with 300 million users, and data did not show any large-scale withdrawals from the platform.He added that the market is temporarily affected by geopolitical and interest rate uncertainties, but institutions are still continuously entering the crypto market, indicating that "smart money" is still positioning itself. Teng emphasized that long-term participants should focus on the fundamental development of the crypto industry; although retail demand is relatively subdued, institutional deployments and corporate participation remain strong.

At today's Bybit annual gala, Bybit Co-CEO Helen Liu addressed global employees, elaborating on the company's long-term development philosophy and future vision. Helen stated that whether in advancing the company's growth or caring for employees, Bybit adheres to the principle of "Listen, care, improve."According to on-site sources, Helen particularly mourned a Bybit employee who passed away unexpectedly, expressing that their spirit will always accompany the company and conveying her appreciation for every employee. She emphasized that for a company to progress steadily and sustainably, it must focus not only on user value and industry innovation but also deeply embed employee care into its culture. Only by uniting the team and moving forward together can the company maintain strategic patience, accumulate long-term value, and navigate through cycles toward a brighter future.

tøny tweeted that Cosmos Labs co-CEO magmar recently revealed in a Telegram chat that his team has been in discussions with Circle regarding the issuance of native USDC.

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi posted on the X platform, stating that it is crucial to distinguish between participation and abandonment. Arjun Sethi and several related individuals are still actively involved, as they believe the right direction is to address the outstanding issues and refine the bill, rather than abandon the progress made over the years by both parties.

According to official news, Binance has released its 2025 Co-CEO Year-End Open Letter, revealing that its global user base has surpassed 300 million. The open letter points out that currently, on average, 1 in every 27 people globally uses crypto assets, indicating that the industry is moving from a niche phase to broader everyday applications.In terms of business data, Binance stated that the total product trading volume on the platform reached $34 trillion in 2025. Among this, retail-led trading volume grew by 125% year-on-year, while institutional trading volume increased by 21% year-on-year. On most trading days, nearly half of the global BTC and ETH trading volume occurs on the Binance platform. Binance also disclosed that its Web3 business continues to grow. Over the past year, more than 60% of mainstream on-chain transactions were completed through the Binance wallet, with the Alpha 2 product accumulating over $1 trillion in trading volume, and 17 million users participating in on-chain project exploration, receiving approximately $780 million in airdrop rewards.In terms of compliance and security, Binance stated that the user asset balance verified through Proof of Reserves (PoR) has reached $162.8 billion. Over the past year, the platform intercepted $6.69 billion in risky funds through risk control and AI models, reducing the success rate of phishing attacks to 0.4%. Additionally, Binance has currently obtained 29 compliance and security certifications globally, with a compliance team size of 1,280 people.

SharpLink Gaming co-CEO Joseph Chalom tweeted that the surge in stablecoins, tokenized RWA, and the growing interest from sovereign wealth funds could drive Ethereum's TVL to increase significantly by 2026, with the stablecoin market size reaching $50 billion.Joseph Chalom stated that tokenized RWA will reach $300 billion by 2026, and the management scale of tokenized assets will grow tenfold, expanding from the tokenization of individual funds, stocks, and bonds to the tokenization of entire fund portfolios. The amount of ETH held by sovereign wealth funds and the scale of tokenization will grow 5-10 times. Over the past year, financial services companies, including JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and BlackRock, have shown increasing interest in Ethereum, which is a major catalyst. Notably, SharpLink unstaked 35,627 ETH this morning, worth $104.4 million.

At Binance Blockchain Week, CZ responded during the "KOL and Media Interaction" session to the question "How do you view He Yi's title adjustment and the shift in her future work focus?" by stating: "From my perspective, it is completely normal for He Yi to become Co-CEO. He Yi has always been a co-founder, working hard to maintain the community and serve users; she is the most diligent person I have ever seen. She has long been a pillar of the company.This title change is more of a formal business card for external purposes, allowing the Western community to become more familiar with her.He Yi and Richard have very different skill sets and are complementary. He Yi is 9 years younger than me, has a strong ability to learn, and can quickly fill in her gaps. For example, her English is not as good as Richard's, but she is still improving, even though you can still hear quite a few grammatical errors.Not long ago, I had not much to do in the U.S., just playing some sports; after returning, I found the company running well and the team very strong, which is a good thing.Life does not flow backward. I enjoy my current life, not having to constantly keep my eyes on binance.com, but rather giving others room to grow.My current focus is on the BNB Chain ecosystem projects and serving as a crypto advisor for multiple governments."

During the Binance Blockchain Week, ChainCatcher interviewed He Yi, the co-founder of Binance, regarding today's announcement of her appointment as "Co-CEO." He Yi stated that this structural adjustment will not bring fundamental changes to daily operations, but the three most important directions for development after her appointment are:First, to continue Binance's culture. She emphasized that the foundation of Binance's success lies in its culture, and in the future, she will continue to uphold and extend the core culture of being "user-centric." Second, she will focus on promoting systematic organizational development to enhance overall efficiency, rather than just empowering individual points. Finally, she mentioned that although she does not come from a technical background, she firmly believes that technological innovation is the driving force for the industry's progress. Therefore, she looks forward to introducing and promoting the application of AI technology at Binance to empower the long-term development of the entire industry.