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Binance CEO Responds to Forbes Article on Fund Shuffling
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao responded to a Forbes article that focused on the movement of funds by the cryptocurrency exchange. The article drew parallels between Binance and the now-defunct FTX and discussed the failed Voyager bid by Binance.US, as well as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s planned legal action against Paxos Trust Company, the issuer of the Binance-branded stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD). Binance transferred $1.8 billion in stablecoin collateral to hedge funds such as Tron, Amber Group and Alameda Research between August and December 2022. Binance says it still supports BUSD and is now looking into non-USD stablecoins.
Crypto Winter Beats Top Crypto Billionaires from US Ranking - Forbes
The downturn in the broader digital currency ecosystem has hit some notable billionaires in the US, pulling four names out of the wealthiest American’s list according to Forbes data.
Binance Invests $200M in Forbes ahead of SPAC IPO
Crypto exchange Binance is investing as much as $200 million in Forbes, through a new venture that will see the media unicorn go public listing in a merger with SPAC Magnum Opus.
19 Crypto Billionaires Rank among Forbes’ Annual World’s Billionaires List, Increased by 58% from Last Year
The number of crypto billionaires increased from 12 in 2020 to 19 in 2021, increased by 58%, according to the Forbes’ Annual World’s Billionaires list.
Nearly 30% of the Top 65 World’s Wealthiest People Invested in Crypto: Forbes Survey
The world’s richest individuals are also jumping on the crypto bandwagon because approximately 30% of the top 65 globe’s super-rich have directly or indirectly invested in cryptocurrencies, according to a Forbes survey.
Binance CEO CZ Denies that US Exchange Arm Was Created to Distract Regulators
The leaked "Tai Chi" document obtained by Forbes indicates that Binance.US was set up to circumvent regulation—a claim that CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) vehemently denies.
Ethereum’s Joe Lubin: ‘I Would Love to Help China Get Expert in Ethereum Technology’
Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin was interviewed by Forbes on Saturday, and among other things, he said that he’d love to help China get up to speed with Ethereum technology.
American Football Star Russell Okung Shows Massive Support for Visa-Backed Bitcoin Rewards Card
Russel Okung, a National Football League (NFL) star, has shown his support for Fold’s Bitcoin cash-back rewards card as it will take Bitcoin adoption to unprecedented heights. Speaking to Forbes, Okung revealed that he has invested in the Fold Visa card project as it is a game-changer by presenting people with a unique way of being part of the Bitcoin economy.
How Blockchain Technology is Shaping Digital Advertisements
There are thousands of ads everywhere, in our phones, applications, websites, there is hardly anywhere you would turn to (digitally) today without bumping into an ad, even when using ad blockers. According to Forbes, an average person is exposed to about 4,000 to 10,000 digital ads every day. They aren’t cheap; the standard ads we see every day on our phones cost billions.
Predictions of Rising Potential for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2020
A recent Forbes article gives us insights into the driving forces which could determine the trends to follow in the upcoming year, within the cryptocurrency market. Read more in the article below, with insights from leaders from BIS, NEM Ventures, Close Cross, and CVA.
Telegram Investors Agree Not to Demand Money Back Until TON is Launched
The majority of the investors of the Telegram Open Network (TON) in the $1.7 billion Gram token sale have voted against the return of their funds and agreed to postpone the launch of the blockchain network.
Fed Governor Warns ECB Forum that Libra Risks are Immense
The Governor of the Federal Reserve, Lael Brainard warned a European Central Bank (ECB) forum in Germany, that the risks posed by the potential mainstream adoption of the Facebook proposed stablecoin Libra, are too immense.
McAfee Admits 2020 Bitcoin Million Dollar Price Prediction Was a Ruse
John McAfee, creator of the McAfee cybersecurity company has finally admitted that his famous 2020 million dollar Bitcoin price prediction, to which he staked his sex organ, was just a ruse to attract new users.
Crypto Wallet Launches Testnet Trades for 300million Telegram Users
Button wallet which happens to be a non-custodial and multi cryptocurrency provider has announced that it is launching a free testing service on the Telegram Open Network (TON) this would be in an effort to further drive the adoption of Cryptocurrency adoption amongst 300 million telegram users.
Stern Warning on Crypto Trading by the China's Central Bank Prompts Bitcoin Bears
Following a cryptocurrency trading clampdown threat by China's central bank, People’s Bank of China (PBoC), Bitcoin has seen losses of more than 10%. Its value has dropped below $7,000.
$11 Million Raised by the Makers of CryptoKitties to Build a New Blockchain
The firm behind CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs has been able to raise a sum of $11.2 million from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Digital Currency Group, and Warner Music Group.