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Binance Gets In-Principle Approval to Operate as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi

The crypto exchange is seeking to be a fully regulated virtual asset service provider throughout the Middle East and beyond.

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Sky Mavis COO: $625M Axie Infinity Hack Was ‘Social Engineering’

Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen shares an inside perspective on the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, explaining the circumstances that lead to the attack and the subsequent wave of financial support from Binance and venture capitalists to refund the victims. Plus, a conversation on the security of blockchain bridges, lessons learned for the overall crypto ecosystem and the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin. 

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Sky Mavis Raises $150M to Reimburse Axie Infinity Hack Victims

Sky Mavis, the company behind play-to-earn game Axie Infinity, has raised $150 million in an investment round led by Binance to reimburse victims of the Ronin network hack. “The Hash” group discusses the aftermath of the largest hack in DeFi history and the growing investor appetite in blockchain gaming.

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Binance.US Valued at $4.5B Valuation After First Fundraising Round

Binance.US, the American arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, has raised over $200 million in its first external funding round, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. “The Hash” group discusses Binance’s plans for an IPO during the next two to three years and the platform’s global presence.

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Binance.US Raises First Funding Round at $4.5B Valuation

The $200 million fundraise will be used to ramp up marketing ahead of a public listing in “the next two to three years,” a spokesperson said.

Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder (Binance.US)

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Sky Mavis Raises $150M Round Led by Binance to Reimburse Ronin Attack Victims

The funds from the round along with Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity funds will be used to refund users.

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Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph: Report

Indonesia-based technology company Gojek was the seller of the Philippines-based crypto exchange and wallet provider.

Manila, Philippines. (Alexes Gerard/Unsplash)

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Binance Partially Resumes Deposits, Withdrawals on Ronin Network as Hack Recovery Continues

Gaming-focused Ronin on Tuesday disclosed a loss of more than $625 million in USDC and ether.

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Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group discusses why crypto companies are vying for mainstream audiences, noting advertisements by FTX, Coinbase, and Crypto.com in this year’s Super Bowl. Plus, a conversation about the possibility of a metaverse Grammy Awards.

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Binance Is Sponsoring the Grammys This Year

The crypto exchange said Web 3 initiatives with the Recording Academy are also in the works.

Megan Thee Stallion poses with her trophies at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)