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CZ predicts crypto 'super cycle' as CLARITY Act advances
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao forecasts a cryptocurrency 'super cycle' amid U.S. regulatory progress, including the Senate Banking Committee's markup of the CLARITY Act on January 15, 2026, following the GENIUS Act's stablecoin framework.
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.
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On March 6, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, Ethereum-based crypto project Pepeto announced permanent revenue sharing for presale holders from exchange trading fees and added a former Binance executive to its strategic advisory board. This follows the presale surpassing $7.5 million last week and now exceeding $7.6 million amid market fears, signaling advanced launch preparations including zero-fee trading.
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.
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President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on October 21, 2025, after Zhao served four months in prison for anti-money laundering violations. In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Trump admitted he does not know Zhao personally and described the conviction as a Biden administration witch hunt. The pardon coincides with business ties between the Trump family and Binance, raising questions about potential conflicts.