Here are the latest Binance-related updates and news as of today (February 17, 2026):

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Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption

The Solo Trader92(@Noobboy92)'s insights

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February 3

🔥 1. Market & Industry Commentary

Binance’s co-founder CZ (Changpeng Zhao) spoke at Crypto Consensus 2026, emphasizing that lack of privacy on public blockchains could hinder wider crypto adoption. Analysts see this as a key philosophical moment for how blockchains evolve. �

Coindesk

📈 2. New Spot Listing

Binance listed a new asset called ZAMA for spot trading, which started today and adds another trading opportunity for active traders. Spot listing can increase liquidity and interest in that token. �

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📊 3. Executive Perspective

Binance’s Co-CEO Richard Teng recently commented that “smart money” is deploying capital now, signaling institutional confidence during the current market downturn. �

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🚨 4. Security/Incident News

A Binance executive in France was targeted in a failed home attack, underlining some of the personal risks crypto leaders sometimes face amid market controversy. �

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🧠 Other Ongoing Binance Topics You Might Hear About

📉 Delistings & Trading Pairs

Binance has been removing several low-liquidity spot and margin trading pairs recently to streamline markets and reduce risk for users. �

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⚖️ Regulatory & Compliance Controversies

There are reports that some compliance investigators were let go after pointing to Iran-linked transaction flows — Binance strongly denies any wrongdoing. This has also affected the price of BNB recently on market reports. �

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📱 App Availability

In some regions like the Philippines, regulators have blocked Binance’s app from app stores — but the web platform remains accessible. �

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