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Binance has announced it will suspend Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading services involving the Ethiopian Birr from May 15, 2026. The decision follows pressure from Ethiopian financial regulators. This comes two months after the National Bank of Ethiopia warned that Birr-paired crypto trades are illegal.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the cryptocurrency exchange Binance for its alleged role in Iran-linked transactions that may have evaded sanctions. This probe comes less than three years after Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities in 2023 for sanctions and anti-money-laundering violations. Binance denies any wrongdoing, stating its internal reviews found no sanctions breaches.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, leaders from Binance, Circle, and Coinbase expressed optimism about AI's role in reshaping cryptocurrency. They predict crypto will become the native currency for AI agents, driving massive economic growth. Investments in AI-crypto startups surged in 2025, signaling strong industry momentum.

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Exchange balances for XRP have dropped to their lowest level since 2018, according to Glassnode data from late December 2025. While this has fueled speculation of an impending price surge, historical patterns on Binance suggest otherwise, with past lows often preceding periods of stagnation or further declines rather than immediate rallies. The current tightening coincides with a 30% price drawdown and growing ETF inflows.

Binance's native token BNB has risen 129% over the past year, surpassing bitcoin's 97% and ethereum's 84% gains. This performance comes amid growing adoption on the BNB Chain and new initiatives like the Aster exchange. However, some observers question the rally's drivers.