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Binance Eyes Greece for EU Base

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Binance is positioning Greece as a potential operational hub for its expansion within the European Union, citing workforce quality and stability as key advantages.

The cryptocurrency exchange has applied for authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, which will become mandatory for companies seeking to operate across the bloc by mid-2026.

Leadership indicated that regulatory consistency across member states means broader factors such as talent availability and security conditions are influencing location decisions. Greece’s profile has emerged as a favorable option despite its smaller financial sector compared to other European centers.

The move forms part of Binance’s broader effort to strengthen its compliance posture following previous regulatory challenges. The company is aiming to align with evolving oversight standards as the digital asset industry matures.

Executives noted that institutional participation in cryptocurrency markets remains steady, even as retail sentiment fluctuates, reinforcing long-term interest in the sector.

The strategy reflects continued efforts by global crypto firms to establish structured regional operations within Europe’s emerging regulatory environment.

Tether Appoints Ex-Google, Limestone Capital Executive as Chief Business Officer

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Tether announced on Wednesday that it has named Benjamin Habbel as its new chief business officer, as the crypto firm expands its strategy beyond digital assets.

Habbel previously served as CEO of private equity firm Limestone Capital and held senior roles at Google. At Tether, he will oversee growth strategy, finance, investment, and portfolio expansion, while also working with the company’s diverse portfolio.

Tether’s investments already span artificial intelligence, telecommunications, bitcoin mining and energy, cloud computing, and real estate. Last year, the company invested $200 million to acquire a majority stake in U.S.-based brain implant company Blackrock Neurotech.

“Tether isn’t just a stablecoin company — it’s The Stable Company,” said CEO Paolo Ardoino, adding that Habbel’s appointment will accelerate Tether’s transformation into a broader technology and financial services powerhouse.

Headquartered in El Salvador, Tether is the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar and has a market capitalization of about $173 billion, according to CoinGecko.

The move comes as Tether looks to expand in the United States, where crypto firms are benefiting from President Donald Trump’s supportive stance on the sector and the launch of a U.S.-focused stablecoin, USAT.

Trump Crypto Ally Justin Sun Says His World Liberty Tokens Were Frozen

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Justin Sun, the China-born crypto entrepreneur and major backer of Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), said Friday that his tokens tied to the project were “unreasonably frozen.” Sun has invested at least $75 million in WLFI, making him the second-largest known investor after the Trump family, whose stake has already generated hundreds of millions in profits.

Sun did not disclose how many tokens were blocked or who initiated the freeze. Blockchain data from analytics firm Nansen shows that a World Liberty “guardian address” blacklisted a wallet controlled by Sun on Thursday, locking around 545 million WLFI tokens. He had earlier moved 50 million tokens out of that wallet.

World Liberty responded vaguely, saying it does not “seek to blacklist anyone” but will act against “malicious or high-risk activity.” Sun’s firm Tron confirmed that he and the WLFI team were in “active communication.” Despite the dispute, Sun said he planned to buy another $20 million worth of WLFI-related assets, including $10 million in new tokens.

The controversy highlights the tangled business ties between Trump’s political family and crypto ventures. Sun has regularly appeared alongside Eric Trump at crypto conferences, while promoting World Liberty’s projects through his platforms. The Trump family’s involvement in WLFI—at a time when the president is publicly backing crypto—has fueled concerns about conflicts of interest, particularly as some business partners, including Sun, face regulatory scrutiny.

The U.S. SEC still has a civil fraud case pending against Sun, though reports suggest the Trump administration is exploring a settlement. Meanwhile, WLFI’s token value has dropped sharply, sliding from above 30 cents at launch to around 18 cents on Friday.