Binance’s $1B Bitcoin Purchase, ETF Outflows, and Volatility Shape Crypto

Crypto markets came under renewed pressure this week as Binance began converting its SAFU security fund into Bitcoin, while institutional investors pulled billions from crypto ETFs. Other key developments included regulatory progress by Ripple XRP in the EU, the expansion of Polymarket onto Solana via Jupiter, and growing regulatory pressure on major market participants. At the same time, companies pursuing Ethereum treasury strategies are increasingly feeling the strain from the price downturn.