Binance
On-Chain Data Shows Binance Isn't Exhibiting ‘FTX-Like’ Behavior: CryptoQuant
Binance is not the next FTX, according a report from CryptoQuant. The analytics firm points to on-chain data to support claims made in a recent audit that Binance is over-collateralized. This comes as Mazars, the auditing firm working with Binance and other crypto exchanges on proof-of-reserves statements, has paused all work for crypto clients. CryptoQuant Senior Analyst Julio Moreno shares his insights.
Bitcoin Below $17K as Auditing Firm Mazars Pauses Crypto Work
The crypto market is trading weak after French audit firm Mazars, which recently did Binance's proof-of-reserves report, suspended work for crypto exchange clients, and global markets traded risk-averse. Path Trading Partners co-founder and Chief Market Strategist Bob Iaccino discusses the recent price action for the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and his investment strategies amid crypto winter.
Binance Isn't Exhibiting ‘FTX-Like’ Behavior, Data Shows: CryptoQuant
Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is not the next FTX and is over-collateralized, according to a report from CryptoQuant. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for Binance amid increased scrutiny in the wake of FTX's collapse.
Binance CEO Warns Staff of Turbulent Times Ahead
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has warned his staff to expect turbulent times ahead as the giant crypto exchange sees a wave of crypto outflows amid concerns about its financial health, according to an internal memo. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout of crypto winter and what this means for Binance.
Bitcoin Flirts With $18K Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading just below $18,000 as traders look to another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors discusses the recent price actions, and reacts to Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's warning to his staff of turbulent times ahead.
Binance Says USDC Withdrawals 'Back Online' Amid Concerns About Proof of Reserves Report
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, endured a wave of withdrawals on Monday amid concerns about its proof of reserve report. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Binance.
Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations
U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.
US Prosecutors Mull Charging Binance on Possible Money Laundering Violations: Reuters
Reuters reports that some U.S. prosecutors are considering charging crypto exchange Binance and its executives for possible money laundering and sanctions violations. Binance tweeted in response to the article, "Reuters has it wrong again." Meanwhile, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to speak before lawmakers this week. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Binance's Bitcoin Reserves Are Overcollateralized: Report; Genesis Developments
Binance released a new report from global financial audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars showing that its customer bitcoin (BTC) reserves are overcollateralized. However, the assessment is not an official audit, according to Francine McKenna, lecturer in financial accounting at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Plus, Genesis interim CEO Derar Islim said resolution of his company’s lending unit’s withdrawal freeze is likely to be a matter of “weeks” rather than days. CoinDesk and Genesis share the same parent company.
