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Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility
While many crypto companies likes Coinbase have laid off employees amid the recent market downturn, Binance and Kraken are tweeting about their plans to continue hiring. “The Hash” discusses the rivalries at play, along with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s latest comments at Consensus 2022.
Why Crypto Matters: A Conversation With the Head of the World’s Largest Crypto Exchange
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance speaks with moderator Emily Parker, CoinDesk's executive director of global content on the final day of Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas.
How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really?
Estimates of the scale of online crime range from under 1% to nearly half of all crypto activity – CoinDesk analyzes the approach to these estimates.
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.
Crypto Needs Centralized Systems to Integrate With Traditional Finance, Binance CEO Says
Centralized systems are required to bring money into crypto from mainstream finance and to provide an exit route.
Binance CEO Warns Against Isolating CBDCs From Broader Crypto Ecosystem
Changpeng Zhao described CBDCs as an “additional option” and warned central banks against their “walled-garden” approach.
Binance Rebuilding DOGE Wallet to Deal With User Account Freeze
“The Hash” hosts react to crypto exchange Binance trying to rebuild its wallet to fix a technical issue resulting in numerous erroneous dogecoin transactions and frozen user accounts. The incident caught the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who started a Twitter war with Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ’s’
Live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York, Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, discusses why he stepped down as Binance.US CEO after just four months on the job, citing “strategic differences” between himself and Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says U.S. affiliate Binance.US is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) within three years. A listing would be a boon for the embattled Binance brand. "The Hash" team discusses the timing of the announcement given the string of regulatory warnings issued against the exchange from global regulators, looking ahead into the future of the world’s largest crypto exchange.
Here's Why Binance CEO 'CZ' Is Looking for His Replacement
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to become its new chief executive officer, replacing its current CEO, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The news comes amid Binance facing a series of regulatory scrutiny across global jurisdictions. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for the exchange and its customers.
