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Finance

Ukraine Crypto Fundraiser Wants EU to Investigate Whether Binance Is Helping Russia

When asked for proof, Michael Chobanian argued it is "obvious we don’t have proof since it is a closed box.”

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Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government

Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The company challenges Chobanian's charge.

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Ukraine’s Kuna Exchange Founder Michael Chobanian on Crypto Donations, Binance and Senate Hearing

Michael Chobanian returns to “First Mover” following his testimony at the U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing where he discussed the role digital assets have played in the Russia-Ukraine war. Chobanian shares his personal takeaways from the hearing, while also raising questions about why global crypto exchange Binance still supports Russian rubles for transactions.

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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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