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Users Can Now Verify the Bitcoin They Own on Binance via Merkle Tree

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – introduced its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system to display to users the exact amount of its crypto reserves. The feature will initially show only bitcoin’s holdings, while other coins will follow in the future. Binance has taken some additional measures to reaffirm its customers’ trust during the turbulent times following the FTX crash. In a recent announcement, the company disclosed the launch of a Proof of Reserves (PoR)...

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Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Dips Could Be Attractive Near $110

Bitcoin cash gained pace above the $100 and $110 resistance levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $110 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $110 on the 4-hours chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $120 and $122 to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is climbing above $110 against the US Dollar, similar to bitcoin. BCH/USD...

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After Voyager Bid, CrossTower Eyes Further Acquisitions

The FTX implosion may have dented investor confidence and extended the crypto winter, but that does not appear to be a hurdle for many exchanges from pursuing expansion via mergers and acquisitions. One such is – CrossTower – a crypto exchange that is reportedly considering new acquisitions of different types of companies with a good set of customers with them and a positive balance sheet. Risk Appetite for Acquisitions CrossTower’s CEO Kapil Rathi said investors are...

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Binance SAFU Insurance Fund is 44% Backed by its Own Token

Binance’s emergency insurance fund is largely comprised of a cryptocurrency tied to the company itself, according to on-chain data.  The two addresses associated with the fund show that its BNB tokens account for 44% of its reserves.  The Wrong Type of Insurance? As shared by on-chain analyst Willy Woo on Twitter, the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) includes $367 million worth of BNB. The remainder is made up of Binance’s dollar-pegged stablecoin BUSD ($300 million) and...

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Russia Inches Closer to Launching a National Crypto Exchange (Report)

The lower chamber of Russia’s parliament – State Duma – has reportedly started working on a draft bill that could aid the creation of a “national crypto exchange.”  The platform needs the approval of the country’s central bank and the Ministry of Finance. The Bank of Russia has previously shown its negative stance on the digital asset industry. Russia’s Potential Crypto Move According to a recent local report, the State Duma plans to make certain amendments to the existing...

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Bahamas’ Regulator Explains Why it Made the Right Call to Seize FTX Assets

In a new press release, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas explained that only placing FTX Digital Markets into liquidation was not sufficient, citing the risks associated with hacking and breach. SCB Executive Director also lashed out at new FTX CEO John Jay Ray III for “misrepresenting” the agency’s action through the “intemperate” and “inaccurate” allegations. Bahamas Regulator’s Statement Its Executive Director, Christina Rolle, revealed that the Commission sought...

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BinaryX Releases Concept Art for World Building MMO CyberLand

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, 24th November 2022] BinaryX has confirmed that it is working on a new free-to-play, play-to-own game, CyberLand, an open-world MMO powered by blockchain technology. The team just released the concept video, which gives a first look of the terrains and features of the game. Free-to-play, Play-to-Own CyberLand marks BinaryX’s official transition away from play-to-earn models, and is their first-ever play-to-own game in the metaverse. As a...

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