Crypto innovation

Yi He, a former product leader from Jiangsu with a computer‑science degree, became Binance’s co‑CEO in early 2024. Rising from Head of Global Business Development to President of Consumer Business, she drove partnerships, launched Binance Earn, Pay and a DEX, and grew users from 12 M to 32 M. As co‑CEO she focuses on three pillars: (1) regulatory resilience through a “Compliance‑by‑Design” framework and a public Regulatory Dashboard; (2) technological innovation via Layer‑2 scaling, cross‑chain bridges, and institutional DeFi products; (3) market diversification with tokenized stocks, NFT marketplaces and crypto‑backed credit. The dual‑CEO model blends CZ’s vision with He’s disciplined execution, positioning Binance to navigate regulatory pressure, competitive threats, and market volatility while expanding globally.

With rising energy costs, using cryptocurrency mining to heat homes is gaining traction. Bitcoin mining generates significant heat, often wasted, that can be repurposed. While some companies already offer Bitcoin mining heaters, skeptics question the efficiency and economic viability for individual households, citing specialized mining hardware. However, proponents argue recapturing computational heat makes sense in various settings, and cite real-world applications where crypto mining offsets heating costs. Further research is needed to assess its scalability, environmental impact, and integration with existing energy systems.