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We feel like most people still see #Binance as just a crypto exchange… but that take already feels kinda outdated.

Like, in just 90 days, it went from basically zero to doing around $7.6B daily in gold and $6.4B in silver. That’s not normal growth, that’s the kind of shift where you start asking where price discovery is actually happening now.

And the crazy part is, those numbers aren’t small in a “crypto” sense, they’re big even compared to traditional exchanges. It’s already doing multiples of places like MCX, DGCX, TOCOM, and even touching a noticeable share of SHFE. At that point, it’s not experimenting with TradFi… it’s operating at that level.

But what really clicked for us is the 24/7 angle.

News breaks at random times. Weekends, late nights, whenever. Traditional markets just… wait. But here, people are already trading, already reacting, already setting expectations before those markets even open. That kind of changes how everything gets priced globally.

And then you realize it’s not just about one asset anymore.

You’ve got crypto, gold, silver, oil, even equities, all sitting in the same place. No jumping between platforms, no fragmented setups. Just one continuous market where you can actually think in terms of a full portfolio instead of isolated trades.

Plus there’s this whole CeFi + DeFi overlap happening in the background. Liquid markets on one side, on-chain RWAs growing fast on the other. That combo of liquidity + programmability is kinda new if you think about how TradFi usually works.

Feels like the line between crypto and traditional finance isn’t something that’s coming later… it’s already getting blurry.

Anyway, worth paying attention to.

Trade the world, 24/7.

HSBC, Standard Chartered flagged in Iran-linked probe

A Telegraph investigation alleges HSBC and Standard Chartered processed payments tied to an Iranian sanctions-evasion network, with both banks described as “unwitting” intermediaries.

The case involves a multimillion-pound scheme, with a US judge ordering records as part of the probe.

Both banks previously paid major fines for sanctions breaches, including $1.9B (HSBC) and $1.1B (Standard Chartered).

Sberbank Prepares Crypto Trading Rollout

Russia’s largest bank Sberbank has completed technical preparations for crypto trading and custody services, pending regulatory approval.

The rollout follows earlier pilots in crypto-backed lending and is tied to Russia’s planned crypto framework expected in 2026.

The service remains subject to regulatory limits on access and usage.

Stripe Expands Stablecoin and Blockchain Payments Strategy

@stripe is integrating stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure into its payments stack, targeting faster and more reliable global transfers.

The company is positioning stablecoins as an alternative settlement rail for cross-border payments, particularly in regions where traditional systems face limitations.

Stripe processes over $2 trillion annually, with stablecoins forming part of its expanding payments infrastructure.

World rolls out major World ID upgrade with new integrations

#WorldNetwork has launched its largest World ID upgrade, introducing a dedicated app, enhanced security features, and integrations with Tinder, Zoom, and ticketing tools.

The update expands “proof of human” with new capabilities like human continuity and broader use across social, gaming, and enterprise platforms.

Polygon Powers Mastercard Verified Username Transfers

@Polygon was selected as the first blockchain to support @Mastercard’s Crypto Credential for self-custody wallets, enabling verified usernames instead of wallet addresses.

The system uses soulbound tokens linked to verified identities to reduce transfer errors and support compliant onchain payments.

The integration is part of Mastercard’s broader Crypto Partner Program.

Singapore Gulf Bank Launches USDC Mint and Redeem on Solana

@SGB_app introduced a 1:1 USD–USDC mint and redeem service on Solana for institutional clients, enabling 24/7 settlement with a $100,000 minimum.

The service initially waives gas and banking fees, with plans to expand support to additional stablecoins and networks.

The launch connects bank deposits directly with onchain liquidity via Solana infrastructure.

X says Cashtags feature has driven $1B in trading volume

X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier said the platform’s Cashtags feature has generated an estimated $1B in trading volume since its early rollout.

The feature lets users view and navigate crypto and stock data in-app without executing trades, aligning with X’s broader push toward a financial super app.

Charles Schwab Details Spot Crypto Rollout for BTC and ETH

#CharlesSchwab shared additional details on its upcoming “Schwab Crypto” service, confirming a phased rollout for direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in the coming weeks.

The service will be integrated within Schwab accounts and offered via Charles Schwab Premier Bank, with availability excluding certain U.S. states at launch.

Schwab currently offers indirect exposure through crypto ETPs, with this expansion enabling direct ownership.

Most people see crypto as charts and cycles, but very few think about what it actually took to build this industry from scratch while everything was still uncertain.

That’s why Freedom of Money feels interesting to us. It’s a first-hand look from @cz_binance at how @binance grew from an idea into global infrastructure, all while the space was evolving faster than any rules around it.

A lot of what we see today comes from that phase where builders had to move forward without clear frameworks, focusing on users, security, and scaling something that didn’t really have a playbook yet.

It also adds a different layer knowing that all proceeds go to charity, which makes it feel more like sharing a journey than pushing a product.

Got us thinking about how we define “freedom of money” in the first place. Is it just about access, or is it about something deeper like ownership and independence?

If you’re trying to understand where this space is going, hearing directly from builders might be worth it. Curious how others here think about it.

Feels worth reading just to understand how those early decisions were made and what actually carried forward.

BNB Chain has completed its 35th quarterly auto-burn, removing 1,569,307 BNB ($1.02B) from circulation.

This brings total supply down to around 134.8M BNB, continuing the long-term reduction target toward 100M through its activity based burn mechanism.

The burn is calculated using BNB price and network activity (blocks produced), with all transactions verifiable onchain.

If you just watch where trades actually happen, the market looks way more concentrated than people think.

On-chain cooled off a bit… DEX share is sitting around 14% while derivatives on CEXs are taking 76% of total volume again.

And that flow isn’t evenly spread.

A big chunk of it keeps landing on Binance. Derivatives volume alone is larger than the next couple exchanges combined, and open interest there is way higher than anyone else.

Spot tells the same story too… more volume than multiple major exchanges put together. That kind of liquidity doesn’t just happen randomly.

So at some point you’ve gotta ask yourself…

are you trading where the market actually is, or just where the narrative told you to be?

Because those are usually not the same.

Justin Sun says Tron launching post-quantum upgrade plan

#TronDAO founder #JustinSun announced plans to deploy NIST-standard post-quantum signature schemes, aiming to make Tron the first mainstream chain to implement such upgrades.

The move comes amid rising focus on quantum risks, with a detailed roadmap expected soon.

OP Mainnet sees largest TVL boost as Etherfi migrates

#Ether.Fi has moved to #Optimism Mainnet, bringing $200M in TVL, 70K active cards, and 300K users in the network’s largest TVL event.

The migration, completed in three days with no downtime, is driven by low fees, fast finality, and deeper DeFi integration as OP expands in crypto payments.

XRPL to add native zero-knowledge proofs via Boundless

Boundless is integrating ZK proof verification directly into the XRP Ledger, enabling confidential transactions without changing its public settlement model.

The upgrade allows users to prove conditions like compliance or asset ownership without exposing underlying data, targeting institutional use cases around RWAs and onchain finance.

Fake Ledger app drains 5.9 BTC from musician

American artist Garrett Dutton (@glove) lost 5.9 BTC ($420K) after entering his seed phrase into a malicious app posing as Ledger on the App Store, wiping out his retirement fund.

The stolen funds were later laundered through KuCoin, highlighting ongoing risks from fake apps and seed phrase scams.

Hyperbridge exploit mints 1B bridged DOT on Ethereum

An attacker exploited a vulnerability in Polkadot-based Hyperbridge to forge messages and gain control, minting 1B bridged DOT on Ethereum and netting $237K.

The incident only affects bridged DOT, not the native chain, while exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb have suspended activity amid the investigation.

Visa expands stablecoin card program globally

#Visa plans to roll out stablecoin-linked cards to over 100 countries, building on its partnership with Bridge.

The cards allow users to spend from self-custody wallets, with merchants receiving local fiat at checkout.

WLFI threatens legal action against Justin Sun

WLFI said it will sue Justin Sun after he alleged the project embedded a blacklist function to freeze user funds without disclosure.

Sun claims his wallet was blacklisted in 2025, while WLFI denies the allegations and says it will contest them in court.