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Binance Acquires Majority Stake in Gopax
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Binance Acquires Majority Stake in Gopax

Binance returned to South Korea with a controlling ownership in ailing exchange Gopax.

Binance Bans WazirX From Using Its Services
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Binance Bans WazirX From Using Its Services

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX was given an ultimatum to withdraw incorrect assertions about Binance ownership or lose access to its wallets.

Binance's New Blockchain Platform Aims to Build Web3 Infrastructure
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Binance's New Blockchain Platform Aims to Build Web3 Infrastructure

BNB Chain stores storage metadata, while third-party storage providers store data.

Binance Launches Feature to Implement Community Feedback in Roadmap Development
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Binance Launches Feature to Implement Community Feedback in Roadmap Development

A new feature empowers users to provide in-depth feedback on product improvements and new features as Binance ramps up community participation in its ecosystem in 2023.

Binance shuts down accounts in relation to Bitzlato investigation
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Binance shuts down accounts in relation to Bitzlato investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice announced action against Binance, which blocked accounts due to the Bitzlato probe.

Binance CEO Warns Traditional Institutions Against Reducing Exposure to Crypto
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Binance CEO Warns Traditional Institutions Against Reducing Exposure to Crypto

Investors steadily recovering from 2022 backed CZ's long-term bet on crypto sceptics.

XRP staking scam
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XRP staking scam

A phoney staking scheme is targeting XRP investors. XRP staking websites and emails have been faked. The swindle promises 12%–27% profits.

Binance Admits to Storing Customer Funds in the same wallet
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Binance Admits to Storing Customer Funds in the same wallet

Binance maintains certain client assets in the same wallet as its collateral for in-house tokens. Binance moved the funds to collateral wallets after the disclosure. B-Tokens are 1:1 collateralized, according to the company.

Insider Trading and Cryptocurrency
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Insider Trading and Cryptocurrency

Coinbase director Conor Grogan saw Binance-linked anonymous wallet transactions. The wallets acquired unlisted tokens minutes before their listing announcement on Binance's website and sold them shortly after, sparking suspicions of crypto insider trading.

Binance Informs Customers of Upcoming Service Disruption
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Binance Informs Customers of Upcoming Service Disruption

Disruption begins February 1. U.S. Dollar-held bank account holders who use SWIFT to acquire or sell cryptocurrencies under $100,000 may be impacted. Binance needs a new SWIFT (USD) partner to prevent service delays.

Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato
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Binance linked to illegal cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato

Binance is related to Bitzlato, according to FinCEN. The obscure platform collected $206 million from darknet marketplaces, $224 million through frauds, and $9 million from ransomware perpetrators.

Binance NFT to Delist Assets With Low Trading Volume
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Binance NFT to Delist Assets With Low Trading Volume

NFT listings on Binance have been tightened. NFTs listed on Binance before Oct. 2, 2022, with an average daily trading volume under $1,000 will be delisted. NFT artists may only manufacture five digital collectibles each day after that.

Binance tightens NFT rules, announces delistings and KYC
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Binance tightens NFT rules, announces delistings and KYC

Binance has tightened NFT listings. Binance will delist NFTs having an average daily trading volume below $1,000 listed before Oct. 2, 2022. After that, NFT artists may only manufacture five digital collectibles every day.

Binance Spreads Holiday Cheer With Themed Gift Card And Secret Santa Events
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Binance Spreads Holiday Cheer With Themed Gift Card And Secret Santa Events

This year, Binance expanded its Gift Cards selection to include over 238 unique holiday-themed designs. Adding to the festivities, the platform is hosting a series of promotional events, including Mystery Boxes and a Secret Santa promotion with more than $70,000 in rewards.

As Criticism Of Binance grows, It Joins Lobbying Organization
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As Criticism Of Binance grows, It Joins Lobbying Organization

Binance joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a U.S. crypto sector lobbying organization. The worldwide trading platform is accused of being uncontrolled. Critics say Binance brought down FTX. Binance's VP of public relations expects the agreement would result in clear US crypto legislation.