Binance pulls out of the proposed takeover of FTX
Because of FTXs improper handling of customer funds, among other factors, Binance on Twitter said the cryptocurrency exchange would cease the purchase plans. The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance, was the initial investor in FTX. Binance tweeted: “As a result of corporate due diligence, as well as the latest news reports regarding mishandled customer funds and alleged US agency investigations, we have decided that we will not pursue the potential acquisition of FTX.com,” Before the cancellations, Binance had planned to help the users of the US-based cryptocurrency exchange by offering liquidity. However, the business has said that FTXs problems include “beyond our control or ability to help.” Potential for bankruptcy? Binance has not given specifics regarding the problems FTX is experiencing. Nevertheless, according to press sources, the crypto exchange may have found a significant discrepancy between FTXs $6 billion worth of liabilities and assets. Additionally, according to Bloomberg, which obtained this data from a source with firsthand knowledge of the situation, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried warned investors that the cryptocurrency exchange would have to declare bankruptcy if it didnt get a capital infusion. Bankman-Fried, who was reportedly valued at $26 billion, also told them that his cryptocurrency exchange could run out