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Binance, Sequoia Back Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover

According to an updated SEC filing, cryptocurrency exchange Binance committed $500 million and venture capital firm Sequoia Capital $800 million to help finance Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of social media platform Twitter (TWTR).

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Binance Denies Sharing Russian User Data With Law Enforcement

Binance denied allegations that it helped Russian authorities track donations made to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The Hash” group discusses the impact of geopolitical affairs on borderless technology amid the Ukraine crisis and the repercussions of being on the wrong side of public opinion.

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Binance Denies Russia Involvement; CoinDCX Talks Future Plans

Binance denies report on sharing client data with Russia. China pushes ahead with plans to showcase the e-CNY at September’s Asian Games. CBDCs and what they mean for the future of stablecoins. Investors double down on CoinDCX despite difficulties in India.

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Binance Quickly Abandons Swastika-Like Twitter Emoji

Global crypto exchange Binance unveiled its new Twitter emoji on Wednesday, which was immediately criticized for its resemblance to the swastika image used by the Nazi party, leading to its removal. “The Hash” group discusses the importance of diversity in corporate structures and the crypto space.

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Binance Exec on North Korean Involvement in Axie Infinity Hack

Binance Vice President of Global Intelligence and Investigations Tigran Gambaryan discusses North Korea’s alleged involvement in the over $600 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network and the crypto exchange’s involvement in ongoing investigations.

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US Says N Korea Behind Hack; Binance Closer to Thai Business

Binance is closer to Thai business as Gulf Energy greenlights joint venture. U.S. points finger at North Korea over $600 million Ronin hack. Chainalysis says investors should keep size of crypto hacks in perspective. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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MobiKwik Pulls Crypto Support; Twitter NFT Hacker Strikes Again

Binance wins Abu Dhabi nod for another Middle Eastern outpost. India’s MobiKwik pulls crypto support. South Korea’s president-elect forges ahead with crypto policies. Twitter hacker takes over verified accounts to promote fake Azuki NFT drop. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Sky Mavis COO: $625M Axie Infinity Hack Was ‘Social Engineering’

Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen shares an inside perspective on the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, explaining the circumstances that lead to the attack and the subsequent wave of financial support from Binance and venture capitalists to refund the victims. Plus, a conversation on the security of blockchain bridges, lessons learned for the overall crypto ecosystem and the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin. 

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Sky Mavis Raises $150M to Reimburse Axie Infinity Hack Victims

Sky Mavis, the company behind play-to-earn game Axie Infinity, has raised $150 million in an investment round led by Binance to reimburse victims of the Ronin network hack. “The Hash” group discusses the aftermath of the largest hack in DeFi history and the growing investor appetite in blockchain gaming.

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Binance.US Valued at $4.5B Valuation After First Fundraising Round

Binance.US, the American arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, has raised over $200 million in its first external funding round, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. “The Hash” group discusses Binance’s plans for an IPO during the next two to three years and the platform’s global presence.

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