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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.
Former Currency Comptroller Brian Brooks to Become CEO of Binance.US
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 1st. Brooks joins “First Mover” to discuss his new role.
Binance Coin Hits All-Time High Ahead of Coinbase Listing
Binance’s Coin ($BNB) hit an all-time trading high in advance of the Coinbase listing. Binance also announced it will be listing the Coinbase (COIN) stock token on its exchange platform. “The Hash” panel discusses potential reasons driving $BNB’s rally and the ripple effects.
Binance Now Allows Users to Trade Tokenized Stock Tokens Like Tesla
Crypto exchange Binance has launched tradeable stock tokens, starting with electric car manufacturer Tesla. “The Hash” panel breaks down what a tokenized or “synthetic” stock is and how trading them works.
What Caused the Filecoin ‘Double Deposit’ on Binance?
A potential flaw in Binance’s API resulted in the doubling of a $4.6M deposit by Filecoin miners. CoinDesk’s Will Foxley and Ben Powers break down what happened and discuss the Filecoin project. Plus, could this exploit happen on other crypto exchanges?
Why Binance Is Reportedly Facing a CFTC Probe
The CFTC is reportedly probing Binance for allowing U.S. users to buy and sell derivatives. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential significance and impact of the news as well as the timing around Binance's announcement that former ambassador and senator Max Baucus is joining the world's largest crypto exchange as an adviser.
CFTC Reportedly Probing Binance
Bloomberg reports the CFTC is probing Binance for the same reason as the agency’s investigation of Bitmex – allegedly allowing U.S. customers to trade derivatives. Nikhilesh De discusses what this may mean for both Binance and the crypto world in general.
