A recent Binance report based on a survey of nearly 30,000 users across Asia reveals that while crypto holders are increasingly adopting basic security measures—like 2FA (80.5%) and address double-checking (73.3%)—more advanced protections such as anti-phishing codes (21.5%) and address whitelisting (17.6%) remain underused. Concerningly, over a third still store private keys on internet-connected devices, especially in Southeast Asia. Despite these gaps, 84% of users trust exchange safeguards like Binance’s SAFU fund, and many see exchanges as security partners, prioritizing real-time threat interception, biometric login, and educational tools. The report highlights that true safety requires shared responsibility between users and platforms, as the industry sees progress with illicit crypto activity dropping to 0.14% of transactions in 2024.

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Tether has purchased \$458.7 million worth of Bitcoin—4,812.2 BTC at \$95,319 each—for Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin investment firm it backs that is preparing to go public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. The acquisition, disclosed in a May 13 SEC filing, brings Twenty One’s total holdings to 36,312 BTC, making it the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder behind Strategy and MARA Holdings. Supported by major investors like Bitfinex, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, Twenty One aims to surpass Strategy as the premier Bitcoin investment vehicle, focusing on Bitcoin per share rather than earnings. The company targets 42,000 BTC at launch, with holdings converting into equity at \$10 per share.

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