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Binance CEO Reiterates Support for Voyager Deal Despite SEC Objections

In December 2022, Binance US entered into an agreement to acquire Voyager Digital, but the SEC opposed the acquisition. The regulators lack of explanation and action on the matter was questioned by US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles on Thursday.　　During the hearing, Wiles expressed his surprise at the regulators failure to take any concrete action, saying, “Deliberative is one thing, but what have you done？ If there are reasons to be concerned here, I need to hear specifics.” He also criticized the SECs inability to provide any meaningful information to the court.　　In response to a tweet by CryptoPotato regarding the matter, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, tweeted, “Maybe we should pull out” However, he later clarified that the company remains committed to the Voyager deal and returning funds to users as quickly as possible.　　Despite recent headlines suggesting that Zhao was contemplating backing out of the Voyager deal due to US regulatory scrutiny, a Binance spokesperson has dismissed these claims, confirming the companys commitment to the transaction.　　The SECs objection to the Voyager deal is part of a wider crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges in the US. In recent years, the regulator has increased its scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry, particularly with regard

2023-03-06Deep Dive

Elon Musk Latest Hint Delights This AI Token’s Supporters

The recent news of Elon Musks discussions with AI researchers has once again caught the attention of the crypto market, with some interpreting his latest tweet as a subtle hint about the market. While its possible that Musks tweet has nothing to do with cryptocurrencies, his association with Dogecoin ($DOGE) adds to the speculation. In recent times, AI tokens have gained significant attention, with the rapid success of ChatGPT and the hype surrounding AI-related products.　　The success of ChatGPT has propelled artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies such as The Graph (GRT), SingularityNET (AGIX), and Fetch.ai (FET) to high value in recent times. As a result, the cryptocurrency market has become increasingly bullish on cryptocurrencies with AI-based use cases.　　Elon Musk AI Plans　　Musks recent statement that he used to be involved in crypto but is now interested in AI has fueled speculation that he may be interested in AI-related cryptocurrency tokens. In addition, Musks latest tweet, which references “In The Singularity,” has piqued the interest of the crypto market, although the significance of the tweet remains unclear. This has led to further speculation about the potential for SingularityNET (AGIX), an AI-focused project, to gain Musks attention.　　As a result, the price of AGIX token experienced a

2023-03-05Deep Dive

Binance Reveals Date For Next LUNC Burn; Terra Classic Price Pump Ahead?

The Terra Classic community witnessed Binance, the worlds biggest cryptocurrency exchange, complete its 7th round of LUNC token burn, which removed about 8.9 billion tokens from circulation. With this event, Binance reintroduced its LUNC burn mechanism officially to the community.　　Binances Next LUNC Burn　　Binance recently conducted its 7th batch of LUNC token burn, which involved eliminating around 8.9 billion tokens from circulation. The number of tokens burnt was determined based on the fees accumulated from November 30, 2022, to February 27, 2023. Prior to the burn, Binance converted all collected fees in USDT, BUSD, or BNB into LUNC. To make the burn process more efficient and cost-effective, the crypto exchange switched from weekly to monthly burns in November. Currently, Binance is the biggest LUNC token burner in the crypto market, contributing over 50% of the total burn.　　Following the successful LUNC burn by Binance, the Terra community is eagerly anticipating the next major burn. According to an official announcement by Binance and a tweet from ClassyCrypto, a prominent Terra Classic validator, the next burn could take place on April 2.　　Terra Classic (LUNC) Price Action　　Despite Binance burning 48.5 billion LUNC tokens, there is still a massive 5.9 trillion LUNC tokens in circulation. The

2023-03-05Deep Dive

DeFi Startup Wants To Help Traders Hedge Uniswap Impermanent Loss

MEV Capital, an institutional investment manager focusing on DeFi, plans to take advantage of short-to-medium-term arbitrage opportunities between on- and off-chain crypto assets. The company manages $32 million in assets.　　To protect against downside risks on Uniswap yields, MEV Capital has created a new impermanent loss hedging product, which is believed to be the first of its kind due to its unique structure. The product is currently being presented to potential limited partners through separately managed accounts (SMAs).　　MEV Capital, a DeFi-focused institutional investment manager, has introduced a new product aimed at hedging impermanent loss on Uniswap yields, which is said to be the first of its kind. The strategy involves exotic, short-dated crypto options designed to generate returns on DeFi yields via Uni v3 while providing downside protection. MEV has partnered with OrBit Markets, a Singapore-based company specializing in sector derivatives and structured products, as a counterparty.　　Impermanent loss in a DeFi context is the risk of the cost of running a Uniswap pool falling below the total fees generated. Numerous competitors have launched their own impermanent loss strategies, but MEV claims to be the first to use short-dated crypto options rather than perpetual swaps, which do not provide complete coverage. MEV

2023-03-04Deep Dive

Tether And Bitfinex Used Fake Documents, Shell Companies To Get Banking Access

Tether, the issuer of the worlds largest stablecoin, USDT, has been embroiled in controversies and allegations since the early days of the cryptocurrency industry. In the latest development, a report by WSJ alleges that Tether utilized forged documents and shell companies to gain access to banking services during a time when the company faced difficulties accessing the global banking system. This represents a significant setback for the stablecoin issuer.　　Tethers Illicit Activities　　　　In 2018, Tether and Bitfinex, which is among the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, encountered a precarious situation when they were unable to access the traditional banking system. As a result, the $71 billion stablecoin managed by Tether and its sister business were at risk, posing an existential threat to their operations.　　Based on the report from WSJ, a collection of emails and documents were examined, which showed that Tether and its related businesses had made sustained attempts to maintain banking access, despite losing access to traditional banks in 2018. The companies used various methods to conceal their true identities, including operating under the guise of other entities or individuals. However, these efforts were not without difficulties, such as the seizure of millions of dollars in assets and connections to a group

2023-03-04Deep Dive

TradingView And Bitget Collaborate To Enable Crypto Derivatives Trading

Bitget, a well-known exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives and copy trading platform, has announced that it will work directly with TradingView, a well-known charting and trading platform. With this integration, users will be able to trade cryptocurrencies without leaving the TradingView interface. This will make Bitget more useful. So, traders can make better decisions and enjoy the best protection and security Bitget has to offer.　　TradingView is a full charting and trading platform that lets users use different tools to do both technical and fundamental analysis. Also, it has the largest social platform for investors, which lets traders talk to millions of other active traders around the world. With this integration, Bitget users can access a number of advanced analysis tools, such as charting tools, real-time market data, and technical indicators. They can also learn from TradingViews active community about new strategies that have been tried and tested by millions of traders.　　Also, Bitget users can now trade perpetual futures directly from the TradingView interface. This gives them more options and makes it easier for them to trade on the go. This integration speeds up the trading process and reduces risks significantly by making it easy to get up-to-date market information and help

2023-03-03Deep Dive

Robinhood's Wallet Can Now Be Used By IOS Customers Worldwide

Robinhood, the commission-free stock and cryptocurrency trading app, has formally released its self-custody wallet to all 1 million+ iOS customers in its queue. The Robinhood Wallet is now accessible in over 130 countries and can be purchased from the IOS App Store. Users can make up to 5 USDC after moving $10 of crypto from Robinhood Crypto or 1 USDC after depositing $10 from another wallet or exchange for a limited period.　　According to Johann Kerbrat, CEO of Robinhood Crypto, the comments for Robinhood Wallet have been highly favorable since the test debut. Customers have praised the apps accessibility and ease of use, as well as the ability to self-custody their digital assets and exchange them with no network costs on Polygon. Robinhood rapidly introduced Ethereum support, realizing that customers want more currencies on more networks. Despite the turbulent few months in the crypto sector, Robinhood stays dedicated to its goal of becoming the most trustworthy, low-cost, and simple-to-use on-ramp to crypto.Introducing Robinhood Wallet: The User-Friendly Web3 Wallet with Powerful Features　　Robinhood Wallet is a multi-chain, self-custody Web3 wallet that enables users to own and exchange cryptocurrency while also connecting to a variety of autonomous applications (dapps). To support the next wave

2023-03-03Deep Dive

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Criticizes SEC's Vague Doubts on Crypto Lender Voyager Digital's Binance.US

A bankruptcy judge in the United States has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for raising vague concerns about crypto lender Voyager Digitals proposed sale to Binance.US, claiming that the SEC had essentially asked to “stop everybody in their tracks” without explaining how to address its concerns.　　U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles made the comments during a court meeting in New York to examine Voyager Digitals restructuring plan, which would sell its assets and move its clients to crypto market Binance.US. The transfer, which Voyager rates at $1.3 billion based on current crypto prices, cannot complete until it receives final clearance from the SEC and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), both of which have expressed reservations about the transaction.SEC Probes Voyagers Crypto Loans for Possible Illegal Stock Sales　　The Securities and Exchange Commission is presently examining whether Voyagers crypto loan operation involved the selling of illegal stocks. In court papers, Voyager has expressed worry that it cannot show that the Binance trade, or any other crypto transaction, conforms with US securities law.　　When Wiles pushed SEC counsel William Uptegrove on whether the Voyager transaction broke US stock rules, Uptegrove did not have a definitive response. “At this

2023-03-03Deep Dive

Will Ethereum Price Rise Or Fall After Shanghai Upgrade? New Data Reveals Answer

The Ethereum community is eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated Shanghai upgrade, which will mark the complete transition of the Ethereum blockchain to proof-of-stake (PoS). One of the key changes expected from the upgrade is the removal of staked Ethereum from the Beacon Chain, a development that validators are especially looking forward to. Despite this, many market participants anticipate that the upgrade could lead to a significant drop in the price of ETH.　　However, according to data from CryptoQuant, the selling pressure on ETH remains low even after the implementation of the Shanghai upgrade. This is despite the fact that there have been staking withdrawals following the upgrade. It appears that validators and stakers are still willing to stake their ETH, which could have a positive impact on the cryptocurrencys price going forward.　　There are two reasons that support the low selling pressure of Ethereum: first, most participants are currently experiencing losses, which discourages them from selling. Second, depositors in the largest Ethereum staking pool are also at a loss, which further reduces selling pressure.　　Based on Etherscan data, the total amount of ETH deposited in Ethereums Beacon Deposit Contract is 17.44 million, valued at approximately $28.7 billion, which represents nearly 14% of the

2023-03-02Deep Dive

Binance Applying Crypto Services License In Singapore, But There’s A Catch

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, is aiming to re-establish itself in Singapores crypto hub. This follows its complete withdrawal from crypto trading operations in February 2020.　　Binances custody subsidiary, Ceffu, intends to apply for a Capital Markets Service license with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The purpose of this application is to enable Ceffu to offer crypto custody services to corporate clients in Singapore. Recently, Binance Custody was rebranded to Ceffu, taking inspiration from Binances Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU).　　Athena Yu, the vice president of Ceffu, has commented on the increasing interest from institutional investors in Singapore. She stated that the citys reputation for innovation, good corporate governance, and a robust regulatory framework has made it an attractive destination for such investors to establish a presence.　　Binance had a significant presence in Singapore until it faced regulatory challenges from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which led to the crypto exchange exiting the market. Binances license was not renewed by the MAS in 2021, as the crypto exchange did not comply with the regulators requirements. In response, Binance has made several changes to address the regulators directives. According to Jarek Jakubcek, the head of law enforcement training

2023-03-02Deep Dive

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