Windtree Therapeutics (WINT), a biotech company dedicated to developing therapies for critical health conditions, has announced a significant partnership with Build and Build Corporation. The two companies revealed a $200 million securities purchase agreement aimed at establishing a Binance Coin (BNB) treasury. First NASDAQ-Listed Company Offering Direct BNB Exposure Under the terms of this agreement, Windtree has the potential to secure an additional $140 million in gross proceeds through future subscriptions, which would bring total subscriptions to $200 million. The funds—expected to come in the form of cash, shares of Osprey BNB Chain Trust, and BNB tokens—will primarily be utilized to implement a BNB crypto treasury strategy. Related Reading: ‘Crypto Week’ Takes A Hit: US House Fails To Advance Key Acts This, according to the firm’s official announcement, positions Windtree as a pioneer in the BNB digital asset space, aiming to be the first NASDAQ-listed company to provide direct exposure to the BNB token, which currently ranks as the fifth-largest blockchain by market capitalization. The initiative reportedly addresses a pressing need for both retail and institutional investors seeking regulated access to the Binance ecosystem, one of the leading ecosystems in the digital asset industry. The Most Liquid Crypto Exchange Token? The firm also praised the Binance ecosystem, anchored by one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Windtree also considered the growing metrics of the token, noting that BNB boasts average daily trading volumes exceeding $2 billion, making it the largest and most liquid crypto exchange token globally. Patrick Horsman, CFA and Director of Build & Build Corp, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating: We are thrilled to propose a groundbreaking BNB strategy to the US market. This innovative solution will offer investors targeted exposure to Binance and BNB, addressing what we believe to be a critical gap in the US investment landscape. Related Reading: Citigroup CEO Confirms Interest In Issuing A Proprietary Stablecoin—Reuters The Binance Smart Chain supports swift, low-cost transactions and fosters a thriving decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem that includes thousands of decentralized applications (dApps) and millions of users. With a dominant market share in Asia, Windtree asserts that Binance and its ecosystem are poised for significant growth in both global and US markets. Jed Latkin, Chief Executive Officer of Windtree, emphasized the importance of this transaction, noting: Today marks a pivotal moment for Windtree. This transaction secures up to $200 million from institutional investors, offering our shareholders a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a BNB-focused crypto treasury strategy. At the time of writing, Binance Coin is trading at $717, having registered significant gains of 9% and 10% over the past fourteen days and one month, respectively. Despite this recovery, the token is still trading 8.6% below its record price of $788, which was reached during last December’s rally. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Binance and Circle established a strategic cooperation on Wednesday to increase adoption and utilization of the USDC stablecoin during an Abu Dhabi press conference. According to Fortune, the cooperation between Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Circle, which co-founded USDC with Coinbase, intends to acquire a larger portion of this booming market, especially as […]
A former Binance executive has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange in the UK, alleging that a colleague solicited a bribe from a customer in exchange for preferential treatment. Amrita Srivastava, a senior employee based in London, claims she was “unfairly dismissed” after raising concerns about the alleged misconduct. Srivastava’s Lawsuit Against Binance […]
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the billionaire founder of Binance, made his return to the public eye at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, after his recent release from Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc II, where he served four months for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) measures at Binance. Strong Emotional Ties To Binance’s Future Amid cheers […]
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, made his anticipated return to the public eye at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on Wednesday. This appearance marks his first since serving four months in prison, which has reshaped his outlook on life and leadership. CZ Reflects On […]
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is facing significant challenges as its market share continues to decline. In September, Binance’s share of trading volume in the roughly $2 trillion digital asset market fell to 36.6%, down sharply from 42.7% at the start of the year and the lowest level in four years, according to data from CCData. Binance Spot And Derivatives Trading Hits Four-Year Lows The drop in market share is particularly pronounced in both the spot and derivatives trading arenas. Binance’s 27% share of the spot market represents its lowest level since January 2021, while its derivatives trading share stands at 40.7%, also the lowest in four years. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Maintains $7.50 XRP Target Despite SEC Appeal Against Ripple Per the report, this decline can be attributed to the legal saga that the exchange has been experiencing globally since last year, but particularly in the US, which has not only had a notable impact on the exchange’s financial metrics, but has also led to changes in its leadership. The company has been under increased scrutiny globally, following a settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) last year over serious charges, including sanctions violations, which resulted in a hefty $4 billion fine. The fallout from these regulatory actions included the resignation of co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who served four months in prison as part of the proceedings. However, the former CEO was released by US authorities last Friday after serving his sentence. In an effort to rebuild trust and navigate the regulatory landscape, Binance appointed Richard Teng, a former regulator, as its new CEO. Teng has been actively engaged with regulators investigating Binance in various jurisdictions, while also appointing a new board of directors and the intentions of establishing a new headquarter. Centralized Crypto Exchanges Face 17% Volume Drop The report further highlights that the broader market for centralized crypto exchanges is also facing challenges, with combined spot and derivatives trading volumes dropping 17% in September. However, this decline is typical for the month, which is often seasonally weak, but it has resulted in the lowest monthly trading activity since June. Notably, Binance has seen the most severe market-share decline among top exchanges, as competitors such as Bybit, Bitget, and Crypto.com have begun to capture a larger share of the market. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Solana-Based BONK Is In Prime Position For Legendary Rally Jacob Joseph, a senior research analyst at CCData, noted that this trend may indicate a growing confidence among crypto participants in alternative platforms that “offer similar user experiences,” including low trading fees, minimal slippage, and high market liquidity. Despite the challenges, Binance recently achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first centralized crypto exchange to surpass $100 trillion in lifetime trading volume, according to CCData. At the time of writing, the exchange’s native token, BNB, currently the fourth largest cryptocurrency on the market, is trading at $545, up just 1% in the last 24 hours amid the broader market decline. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
In the aftermath of Binance’s settlement in 2023 with US authorities and the subsequent resignation and conviction of its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the regulatory landscape appeared to have quieted down for the exchange and its key figure. However, recent revelations by a former Department of Justice (DOJ) official-turned-lawyer for blockchain company ConsenSys have […]
A recent transaction from Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has caught the attention of the Shiba Inu community. This transaction was reported carrying a large number of SHIB tokens, sparking speculations of why the exchange executed this transaction in the first place. However, the destination of the tokens could serve as a […]
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far.
Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, recently hit an all-time high of $725 on June 6th, the first week of exchange founder Chagpeng Zhao’s (CZ) four-month prison sentence in the US. According to a Bloomberg report, this price rally for the Binance Coin has made CZ the richest […]
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume has executed another large-scale Terra Classic (LUNC) burn, continuing its supporting role for the Terra Classic ecosystem. Despite the substantial supply reduction, the price of LUNC and its daily trading volume have been falling significantly. Binance Burns LUNC Tokens On May 23, Binance initiated another LUNC burn […]
Binance’s regulatory woes continue to mount as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has been fined C$6 million ($4.4 million) by Canada’s financial regulator, FINTRAC. The penalty was imposed due to Binance’s alleged failure to comply with money-laundering protections, specifically related to registering as a foreign money services business and reporting virtual currency […]
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has come under scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the platform fired its top investigators following their allegations of wash trading involving a top VIP client, DWF Labs. Binance Refutes Wash Trading Allegations The report alleges that DWF Labs conducted over $300 million in […]
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, faces a sentencing recommendation of three years imprisonment from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). This follows his guilty plea last year to charges concerning severe lapses in the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls, as mandated by the US Bank Secrecy Act. […]
According to local media reports, Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, has been remanded in custody in Abuja, Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the hearing of Gambaryan’s bail application for 11 days, with the remand order continuing until the bail hearing on April 18. The judge, Emeka Nwite, agreed with […]