Pi Network Hints at Binance Listing in Upcoming Major Announcement
Pi Network continues to capture attention in the crypto world as speculation grows around a potential Binance listing for its native token, PI. The project recently teased a significant development, sparking rumors and bold price predictions among investors.
Pi Network Teases Major Announcement Amid Binance Listing Speculation
Pi Network remains a focal point in the cryptocurrency space, with its native token PI drawing bold price predictions and sustained market interest. The project’s recent teaser of an upcoming development—announced on May 8 but left deliberately vague—fueled speculation, including rumors of a potential Binance listing. Such a move would align with Binance’s history of soliciting user input on new token additions.
The team partially revealed details on May 14, though the full scope of the initiative—described as ’multi-million-dollar’—remains undisclosed. Market participants continue to dissect every clue, underscoring Pi Network’s ability to maintain momentum through strategic ambiguity.
Cetus Protocol Suffers $260M Exploit, Triggering 15% SUI Price Collapse
Cetus Protocol, the leading decentralized exchange on sui blockchain, has been compromised in a security breach resulting in losses between $223-$260 million. The incident sent SUI’s price plummeting 15% to $3.90, rattling the ecosystem during a period of strong DeFi growth that saw Sui’s TVL reach $2.2 billion.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has publicly expressed support for the network as investigators work to determine the exploit’s scope. The protocol team confirmed an ongoing investigation, promising further details shortly.
Binance Partners with CEPOL to Strengthen Crypto Crime Investigations in Moldova
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has forged a strategic partnership with the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL). The collaboration, part of the EU4Security initiative, will deliver specialized training programs in Moldova focused on blockchain forensics and digital asset investigations.
The exchange announced the alliance via social media, emphasizing its commitment to advancing law enforcement capabilities in tracking illicit crypto activity. "Empowering authorities with cutting-edge tools is critical for mainstream adoption," the tweet implied without direct attribution.
This marks Binance’s latest institutional outreach following previous successful training workshops. The program combines CEPOL’s law enforcement expertise with Binance’s proprietary blockchain analytics technology.
Binance Futures Trading Dominance Nears 1.5-Year High as BTC Open Interest Surges
Binance’s spot-to-futures ratio has skyrocketed to levels unseen since 2023, signaling a dramatic shift in trader behavior. The exchange recorded heightened activity over the past month, with futures markets driving the momentum as bullish sentiment fueled demand for Leveraged positions.
Futures trading now dominates Binance’s volume, approaching a 1.5-year peak. This surge correlates with swelling open interest for BTC and other major assets, accompanied by a slight futures premium. Binance commands $12.8 billion in BTC open interest alone—reinforcing its position as the market’s most active derivatives venue.
The vertical ascent in futures activity reflects growing risk appetite among traders capitalizing on the market’s upward trajectory. Cryptoquant data confirms the ratio’s rapid climb to multi-year highs, underscoring the current preference for leveraged exposure over spot trading.
Binance’s CZ Denies WSJ Report Alleging Ties to Trump’s Crypto Venture
Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, has refuted claims by The Wall Street Journal that he acted as a "fixer" for former President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLF) crypto venture. The March 13 report alleged Zhao lobbied the TRUMP administration for a pardon following his conviction for violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Zhao dismissed the article as politically motivated and riddled with inaccuracies.
Unnamed sources cited in the WSJ piece suggested Trump family representatives discussed acquiring a stake in Binance.US, the exchange’s American affiliate. The report implied Zhao sought to leverage international connections to influence regulatory outcomes. No concrete evidence was presented to substantiate the claims.
Changpeng Zhao Denies WSJ Report Linking Him to Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has vehemently denied a Wall Street Journal report alleging his involvement as a "fixer" for a Trump-associated cryptocurrency venture. The article, which CZ called "politically motivated," claims ties between the former Binance CEO and a firm where the Trump family reportedly captured 75% of token profits.
The controversy emerges as $3.9 billion in losses pile up for investors in the $TRUMP token, with critics labeling the project a Ponzi scheme. CZ dismissed the WSJ’s reporting methods, accusing the publication of employing Cunningham’s Law—posting incorrect information to provoke corrections—with "negative intentions."
This clash highlights growing tensions between crypto leaders and mainstream media, particularly around politically-charged narratives. The Binance founder’s rebuttal underscores the industry’s sensitivity to perceived bias as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
