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Finance

Don’t Listen to Celebrities Shilling Crypto, Says Binance Celebrity Ad

The campaign featuring NBA star Jimmy Butler launches ahead of the Super Bowl, during which Binance rivals FTX and Crypto.com will be running ads.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 26: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat gestures to the crowd in the second half against the New York Knicks  at FTX Arena on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Policy

South African Regulator Issues Warning on FTX, Bybit

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority said the crypto exchanges are not authorized to trade in derivatives.

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Finance

FTX Buys Crypto Exchange Liquid Group for Expansion in Japan

The deal announcement follows FTX closing a $400 million round at a $32 billion valuation.

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Finance

Coachella Music Festival to Launch Solana NFTs in Deal With FTX

The storied California music festival is making the jump into NFTs.

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Videos

Crypto Exchange FTX Reaches $32B Valuation With $400M Fundraise

Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX raised $400 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the crypto exchange at a total $32 billion valuation. It now has about the same market cap as Germany’s Deutsche Börse and more than the Nasdaq exchange or Twitter. “The Hash” hosts discuss what’s next for FTX.

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Finance

FTX Reaches $32B Valuation With $400M Fundraise

The investment values the crypto exchange at the same level as Deutsche Boerse and more than Nasdaq or Twitter.

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Videos

FTX.US President on Attaining $8B Valuation, Market Outlook and Regulatory Concerns

Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the stateside wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX, discusses his optimistic crypto markets analysis and outlook, saying it’s “natural to see pullbacks.” He added, “Given all the VC money that is pouring … I think we’re naturally going to see the market roll back.”

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Finance

FTX US Attains $8B Valuation in $400M Fundraise Including SoftBank, Temasek

The cryptocurrency exchange intends to use the funds to launch new business lines and explore strategic investments and acquisitions.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. (CoinDesk TV)

Finance

FTX Readies Visa Debit Card for Users to Spend Crypto Balances

The card is currently unavailable in certain countries – including the U.S.

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Finance

FTX US Derivatives Names Former LedgerX Chairman Larry Thompson as Board Chair

FTX US purchased LedgerX in a move to develop its crypto options business.

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