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Finance

Ultiverse to Expand Metaverse Offerings in BNB Chain Ecosystem With $4.5M Raise

The round was co-led by Binance Labs and DeFiance, a Three Arrows Capital platform fund.

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Markets

PancakeSwap's CAKE Rallies 27% on Binance Announcement

The decentralized exchange has launched a “mini-program” on the Binance app.

Binance Coin and PancakeSwap Cryptos Are Soaring: Here's Why

Finance

Eqonex Names Former Head of Binance UK Jonathan Farnell CEO

The move is part of an agreement that the lender signed with Bifinity, a new Binance entity.

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Finance

Binance CEO Says Firm Is Looking Into Buying Banks and Payment Processors in Brazil

The company will seek to strengthen its presence in the Latin American country and comply with local regulations, according to CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Finance

Binance's Middle East Progress Continues With Operating License in Dubai

It’s the second approval this week in that region for the crypto exchange.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (Getty images)

Videos

Singapore Imposes Sanctions; Bitcoin Bucks Market Trend

Binance wins license in Bahrain. Singapore targets designated Russian banks amid sanctions. Bitcoin holds ground despite wider market falls over Ukraine and China concerns. Altcoins to keep a watch on. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai

The exchange will also set up a regional headquarters in Dubai.

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Finance

Binance Granted a Crypto Asset Service Provider License From Bahrain’s Central Bank

The oil-rich kingdom has been making moves to strengthen its domestic crypto industry.

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Finance

Binance Signs MoU to Acquire Brazilian Securities Brokerage Sim;paul Investimentos

The potential deal comes ahead of legislation that would require proper licensing for overseas crypto exchanges operating in Brazil.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (Bryan van der Beek/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Videos

Why is Binance Eyeing Non-Crypto Acquisitions?

Binance CEO CZ recently articulated ambitions to acquire businesses from varying industries and integrate them with the crypto space, saying “The strategy is about making the crypto industry bigger.” “The Hash” discusses this announcement in the context of Binance’s investment in Forbes and speculates on what their next move might be.

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