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Binance Academy Collaborates with Coursera for Global Blockchain and Web3 Education

Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance, has forged a partnership with renowned online learning platform Coursera to develop certified Web3 educational programs, according to a recent announcement. These programs aim to span a wide array of Web3 and blockchain topics and are designed to cater to both foundational and professional certification needs. Binance Academy’s collaboration with Coursera is expected to play a vital role in filling the knowledge gap between the rapidly evolving blockchain technology and the contemporary workforce.  “In a world where Web3 is becoming increasingly prevalent, understanding…

Binance Australia offices reportedly searched by local regulator

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Binance Australia is working with local authorities on meeting compliance requirements amid reports alleging that the company’s offices were searched on July 4. “We are cooperating with local authorities and Binance is focused on meeting local regulatory standards in order to serve our users in Australia in a fully compliant manner,” a spokesperson for Binance Australia told Cointelegraph. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) conducted searches at Binance Australia locations on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported. The investigation was part of an ongoing probe of Binance’s now-defunct Australian derivatives business, the…

Darknet bad actors work together to steal your crypto, here’s how — Binance CSO

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Lurking in the shadiest corners of the dark web is a “well-established” ecosystem of hackers that target cryptocurrency users with poor “security hygiene,” according to Binance’s chief security officer. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Binance CSO Jimmy Su said in recent years, hackers have shifted their gaze toward crypto end-users. Su noted when Binance first opened in July 2017, the team saw plenty of hacking attempts on its internal network. However, as crypto exchanges continued to beef up their security, the focus has shifted. Phishing scams are particularly prevalent in emails. They…

Ether whale moves 3k ETH to Binance

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied An ethereum trader that recently made a $4.49 million profit by trading ETH on the Binance exchange has just transferred 3,000 ETH to the exchange again. Ether trader moves value The global cryptocurrency markets have seen a resurgence in recent weeks, overcoming the widespread FUD triggered by the U.S. SEC’s enforcement actions against several market participants. Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has also witnessed strong bullish momentum this week, hitting a high of over $1,976…

Privacy advocates score a win after Binance buckles on coin listings

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Privacy advocates scored a big win in June with Binance’s announcement that it was backtracking on a decision to delist privacy coins for users in a number of European countries. As a result of the move, users in Italy, Poland, Spain and France will be permitted to continue trading tokens including Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), Decred (DCR), Horizen’s ZEN, Verge (XVG), Dash (DASH), Secret (SCRT), Firo, Navcoin (NAV), MobileCoin (MOB), Beam and PIVX. Banning the coins would have been a big, big mistake. Privacy coins empower individuals against financial surveillance…

Privacy advocates score a win after Binance buckles under pressure

Privacy advocates scored a big win in June with Binance’s announcement that it was backtracking on a decision to delist privacy coins for users in a number of European countries. As a result of the move, users in Italy, Poland, Spain and France will be permitted to continue trading tokens including Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), Decred (DCR), Horizen’s ZEN, Verge (XVG), Dash (DASH), Secret (SCRT), Firo, Navcoin (NAV), MobileCoin (MOB), Beam and PIVX. Banning the coins would have been a big, big mistake. Privacy coins empower individuals against financial surveillance…

Binance conducts 11th LUNC burn, 2.65 billion tokens destroyed

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Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has burned 2.65 billion Terra Classic (LUNC) tokens in its 11th burn round. The total LUNC tokens burned by Binance now exceed 35.5 billion, with the community’s burn surpassing 68 billion. Traders have reacted positively to the burn, with LUNC seeing a 3% price increase. Based on a transaction executed on July 1, Binance transferred 2.65 billion LUNC tokens to the burn address, reducing the circulating supply. The transaction also involved a transaction fee of 13.25 million LUNC. The Terra Classic burn mechanism automatically…

SEC calls ETF filings inadequate, Binance loses euro partner…

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Top Stories This Week US SEC deems spot Bitcoin ETFs filings as inadequate There may be a longer wait for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, as the Securities and Exchange Commission labeled investment managers’ recent applications inadequate. The SEC told the Nasdaq and the Chicago Board Options Exchange that their filings are not “sufficiently clear and comprehensive.” The regulator returned the filings, citing the lack of information regarding the proposed surveillance-sharing agreement. Asset managers can still resubmit their applications. Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in…

Institutional investors’ long-term outlook on crypto is confident, Binance Research shows

A recent survey conducted by Binance Research and Binance VIP & Institutional provides insights into the thoughts and preferences of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market. The Institutional Crypto Outlook Survey gathered responses from 208 Binance institutional clients and VIP users, offering information about their attitudes, preferences, adoption, and motivations regarding cryptocurrency investments. The survey reveals that 63.5% of respondents are optimistic about the crypto market in the next 12 months. Additionally, 88.0% have a positive outlook for the next decade, indicating their long-term confidence in crypto. Regarding portfolio allocation,…