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Binance's CZ on Bitcoin: 'I Don't Think Anyone Can Shut it Down Now'
Several governments have tried to ban bitcoin outright, and others, including China, have made threats and enacted policies that make it difficult for crypto companies to operate, but can bitcoin really be killed? According to Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, it's too late. "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Binance Smart Chain’s (BSC) Karmin: Hacks and Exploits ‘Are Not Unique to BSC’
During Consensus 2021, Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Project Coordinator, Samy Karim talks about the growth of BSC within the gaming industry, malicious actors and other security issues in the DeFi space.
Binance CEO Downplays Reports of Money-Laundering Investigation
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange is reportedly under investigation by the DOJ and IRS, but founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao says the headlines sound more dramatic than the story actually is. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De breaks down what we know about the investigations so far. Plus, why will it take Coinbase six weeks to list dogecoin (DOGE)?
Binance Under Fire; Internet Giant Naver Takes on South Korea’s CBDC
The Asian crypto industry reacts to the US Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service money laundering probe into Binance. In South Korea, the nation’s largest internet company plans to join Bank of Korea’s CBDC ventures. Over in Singapore, Southeast Asia’s largest lender DBS Bank expands its crypto services for its private bank clients by launching a crypto trust solution. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Binance To Launch NFT Marketplace in June
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace in June. ”The Hash” panel reacts.
Binance Dives Into NFTs; South Korea’s FSC Checks Staff for Crypto Trading
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced the upcoming launch of its own NFT marketplace this June. The platform will support Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum, hoping to expand its ecosystem to other blockchains such as Tron, Flow and Wax. Over in South Korea, the Financial Services Commission warned its employees to disclose personal crypto investments.
Binance Adds New Tokenized Stocks on Platform for Apple, Microsoft, MicroStrategy
Despite facing regulatory pressure from UK regulators for their controversial tokenized stocks of Tesla and Coinbase, Binance is still expanding its tokenized stock offerings. “The Hash” panel discusses what Ben Powers describes as the exchange’s “move fast and break things” approach to innovation. Plus, how this impacts the innovation of DeFi products as a whole.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Crypto’s Revolving D.C. Door: Former Regulator Heavyweights Join Binance.US and BlockFi
Brian Brooks, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency known for his crypto-friendly attitude towards regulation, will replace Catherine Coley as CEO of Binance.US on May 1. “The Hash” panel discusses the significance of the crypto-D.C. revolving door as regulators get deeper into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.