Binance has recently attracted regulator attention around the world. While Binance.US is a separate legal entity from the main Binance platform, it is 90% owned by Changpeng Zhao, who started and controls Binance.com, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The NYT said it was regulatory attention in the U.S. over money laundering and tax issues combined with the common ownership that concerned potential investors. GreatPoint Ventures confirmed to the NYT it considered investing and declined.
All the signs, however, were there. Like previous bubbles, people were basing their belief in the cryptocurrency on their emotions, not any intrinsic value. Then there was the FOMO element, which only compounded things. Essentially, bitcoin became an international fever. Random companies were “pivoting to blockchain” for no apparent reason other than that it seemed like a way to create buzz. But when the bubble bursts, FOMO turns into fear of losing, which makes for an especially rapid plunge.
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Verdict: Binance is the obvious winner when it comes to liquidity. It has been around for a longer time and has grown into the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. However, over the course of just a few years, Binance.US has grown into one of the top U.S. crypto exchanges. The future certainly looks bright for Binance.US.
Some experts have already expressed concern that the inclusion of the Binance Coin on the platform may prove controversial in the United States. While Binance.US is described as a subsidiary, its business model might draw attention from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission based on the fact that BNB token acts as both a security and a utility token. As such, it could pass the so-called Howey test for being security, thus potentially becoming a snag on the Binance’s path to establishing itself in the US.
Cryptocurrencies can be highly sensitive to news announcements. The type of news that can affect the price ranges from the CEO of JPMorgan Chase calling Bitcoin a ‘fraud’ to details of networks being hacked. Also, economic and political events affecting fiat currencies can lead traders to lose faith in these more traditional trades and turn to cryptocurrencies, pushing up the price.
Its value has now plummeted by 99.99%, said cryptocurrency data website CoinMarketCap.
Some are curious if this meme coin will ever truly see a full Shiba and Dogecoin-like impact, although it’s already off to an impressive start.
Other cryptocurrencies are also now strong investment options and the Shiba Inu-themed Dogecoin, whose symbol is DOGE, which was initially created as a joke, is now one of the best known tokens. It is now priced at ₹21.14, down from ₹21.83, a change of -3.15% in 24-hours. It’s market cap is currently ₹2.6T.
— Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia is now director of government affairs at Ferox Strategies. She previously was policy director for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
It’s true that the source codes and technical controls that support and secure cryptocurrencies are highly complex. However, laypeople are more than capable of understanding the basic concepts and becoming informed cryptocurrency users.
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Numerous others have also made their mark on the industry, some of whom Cointelegraph lists in its top 100 people in crypto and blockchain for 2021.
For many people, crypto is a type of alternative investment. Just as you can buy and trade stock in public companies, you can buy cryptocurrency with the hope that it will increase in value over time, allowing you to cash out for a profit at a later date. Some people invest in crypto less for the belief that it will become a popular currency and more as a bet on the blockchain technology behind it.
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Zhao tweeted on Friday "I remain confident in Binance.US’s business and its commitment to serve its customers and innovate." He added that "this transition will not impact Binance.US customers in any way." post share tweet print email Filed Under: Retail, Regulations & Policy Editors' picks Card companies go green, but hurdles remain