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Microsoft, Apple, MicroStrategy to Be Listed on Binance as Tokenized Stocks

The move means Binance users will be able to qualify for economic returns on the underlying shares, which will include potential dividends.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Apr 26, 2021 at 8:55 a.m. UTC

Apr 26, 2021

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Chiliz's CHZ Holders Love the Nasty Elbows – And the 20-Fold Price Gains in 2021

It's not exactly the Rumble in the Jungle, but the fight between British featherweight fighter Brendan Loughnane and Brazil’s Sheymon Moraes could make cryptocurrency history.

By Muyao Shen

Apr 23, 2021 at 6:24 p.m. UTC

Apr 23, 2021

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Binance’s Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators

The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to “understand” the platform’s stock token products. CoinDesk’s Zack Seward calls it a “classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators.” Our panel on “The Hash” debates.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 22, 2021 at 7:48 p.m. UTC

Apr 22, 2021

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Transaction fees

PancakeSwap Widens Binance Smart Chain's Lead Over Ethereum on Transactions

The Ethereum blockchain is busier than ever, but its high fees help Binance Smart Chain maintain the lead.

By Omkar Godbole

Apr 22, 2021 at 7:25 p.m. UTC

Apr 22, 2021

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Finance

Coinbase

Binance’s Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny From UK Regulator: Report

The Financial Conduct Authority is working with Binance to “understand the product,” according to the FT.

By Ian Allison

Apr 22, 2021 at 10:41 a.m. UTC

Apr 22, 2021

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Hong kong

Binance's Tesla Stock Token May Have Raised Regulatory Red Flags: Report

Binance may need a license to market security tokens to the Hong Kong public.

By David Pan

Apr 21, 2021 at 10:19 p.m. UTC

Apr 21, 2021

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Binance

Crypto’s Revolving D.C. Door: Former Regulator Heavyweights Join Binance.US and BlockFi

Brian Brooks, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency known for his crypto-friendly attitude towards regulation, will replace Catherine Coley as CEO of Binance.US on May 1. “The Hash” panel discusses the significance of the crypto-D.C. revolving door as regulators get deeper into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 20, 2021 at 7:22 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2021

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Binance

Former Currency Comptroller Brian Brooks to Become CEO of Binance.US

Brian Brooks, the former acting Comptroller of the Currency known for his crypto-friendly attitude towards regulation, will replace Catherine Coley as CEO of Binance.US on May 1st. Brooks joins “First Mover” to discuss his new role.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 20, 2021 at 2:58 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2021

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Asia

Conflux Launches Cross-Chain Bridge to Connect Asia's Largest Crypto Exchanges

Users on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Huobi ECO Chain or OKEx Chain would be able to convert digital assets on one of these networks to an identical asset on a different chain.

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2021