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Building Construction Meets Blockchain, Binance Launches NFT Platform
New South Wales sees launch of blockchain platform to track building construction quality. Binance launches its NFT marketplace with a debut sale featuring digital Dali. With the Hong Kong Digital Art Fair set to feature NFTs, Forkast speaks to one artist about its impact on the art world. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Warhol, Dali Collection Immortalized Again as NFTs
Binance's non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace launches Thursday with Andy Warhol's "Three Self-Portraits" and Salvador Dali's "Divine Comedy: rebeget" collections. The marketplace will run primarily on the Binance smart chain but will also connect to Ethereum. "The Hash" team explores the launch and the state of NFT markets.
Binance-Backed Travala Launches Dtravel, a 'Decentralized Airbnb'
Binance-backed Travala has launched Dtravel, which some say is comparable to a "decentralized Airbnb." The project will be run as a DAO with the Dtravel token (TRVL) to facilitate decision-making. "The Hash" panel digs into the rollout of the product, suggesting the feasibility and pros and cons of such a service.
Silvergate Bank to Discontinue Binance USD Deposits, Withdrawals
Crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank has discontinued Binance deposits and withdrawals. “The Hash” weighs in on the state of the crypto banking sector and what may be going on with Binance.
Binance CEO CZ: ‘We Are Not Going Against Governments’
During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Binance founder & CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao talks about the importance of freedom and competition within the cryptocurrency space.
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."
