Binance launches pre-IPO token trading for retail
Binance has started offering pre-IPO assets through the Markets section of its Web3 Wallet, introducing a new on-chain product linked to private companies that have yet to list publicly.
US senators are stepping up their investigation into a Trump-linked memecoin event as concerns mount over possible financial conflicts, political influence, and the risks posed to retail investors.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has formally opened proceedings to review NYSE American’s proposal to list options linked to the Grayscale Coindesk Crypto 5 ETF.

Shipping companies that consider using cryptocurrency to pay potential transit fees to Iran could face serious sanctions exposure, according to blockchain intelligence experts.

Binance has started offering pre-IPO assets through the Markets section of its Web3 Wallet, introducing a new on-chain product linked to private companies that have yet to list publicly.

Iran is seeking to collect oil tanker transit fees in cryptocurrency through the Strait of Hormuz following a cease-fire, aiming to bypass sanctions and prevent asset seizures.
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has eased bearish sentiment in crypto markets, helping push Bitcoin above $70,000, according to a report from Bybit and Block Scholes.
TD Cowen has cut its price target for Strategy to $350 while maintaining a “buy” rating, and initiated coverage on Sharplink with a $16 target.
The National Crime Agency has frozen more than $12 million in criminal cryptocurrency proceeds during a coordinated international crackdown on approval phishing scams.
East Africa led global stablecoin foreign exchange cost compression in Q1 2026, with pricing gaps narrowing by as much as 81%, according to the Borderless Benchmark Quarterly Insights Q1 2026.
Reports that Iran may demand Bitcoin payments for oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz have reignited debate over crypto’s real-world role, pushing Bitcoin above $70,000 despite no verified on-chain proof.