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Cryptocurrency Traders Can Now Trade Stocks on Binance

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Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced it will launch zero-commission, tradable stock tokens on its platform today, 12 April 2021.

The exchange firm said investors can now trade cryptocurrency and traditional stock markets, all from their Binance account.

It explained that each stock token on Binance will represent one share of equity stock, which is fully backed by shares stored in a depository portfolio of underlying securities, in cooperation with investment firm CM-Equity AG and asset tokenization platform Digital Asset AG.

The first stock tokens on the platform will be Tesla Inc, according to a statement released by the management on Monday.

Binance said “The first stock tokens on Binance will be of Tesla Inc., the largest automaker by market capitalization. Tesla stock tokens on Binance will have a minimum trade size of one-hundredth of a stock token, representing the same fraction of a Tesla share. Stock tokens are priced and settled in Binance USD (BUSD), a regulated stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar and issued by Paxos Trust Co.”

Advantages of Stock Tokens on Binance

Stock tokens make it easier for cryptocurrency traders using the Binance platform to access highly sought-after assets like stocks.

* Liquidity. Adding stock tokens to Binance makes it possible for investors to trade both crypto and traditional assets, straight from the world’s biggest crypto exchange by trading volume.

* Flexibility. We are making it possible for users to trade fractions of a unit of publicly tradable equities, turning them into more affordable units that have lower barriers of entry.

* Access to Traditional Stock Benefits. Holders of stock tokens qualify for capital returns on the underlying equity, including potential dividends and stock splits, as they would from holding traditional shares.

* Access to our Crypto Financial Suite. Aside from trading benefits, we also offer a wide-ranging suite of crypto financial services that augment your trading experience, from loans and savings products to liquidity pools and token launch platforms.

Binance serves many users around the world and we are very pleased to be able to help them participate in the equity market. Stock tokens demonstrate how we can democratize value transfer more seamlessly, reduce friction and costs to accessibility, without compromising on compliance or security. Through connecting traditional and crypto markets, we are building another technological bridge for a more inclusive financial future,” said Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO of Binance.

During the first quarter of 2021, Binance recorded a 346% growth in users, fueling a 260% growth in total trading volumes. As the total market value of cryptocurrencies shoots past $2 trillion, indicating accelerated crypto adoption, the launch of stock tokens opens up another avenue of growth for both Binance and its users.

Is the CEO/Founder of Investors King Limited. A proven foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Businessinsider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and many more. He has over two decades of experience in global financial markets.

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AI Crypto Tokens Surge, Outpacing Bitcoin: Market Value Hits $26.4 Billion

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The intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency has ignited a substantial surge in the crypto market, with tokens linked to AI-focused projects experiencing unprecedented growth.

Over the past year, these tokens have outpaced even the juggernaut of the cryptocurrency world, Bitcoin, as investor appetite for AI applications such as machine learning remains insatiable.

According to data from CoinGecko, the combined market value of AI crypto tokens has skyrocketed to a staggering $26.4 billion, up from a mere $2.7 billion just last April.

This meteoric rise has been accompanied by a surge in trading volumes, reaching an all-time high of $3.8 billion in late February, as reported by Kaiko Research.

Investors are flocking to AI crypto tokens due to their potential to disrupt traditional industries and solve long-standing challenges in the AI sector, such as privacy concerns and the need for massive computing power.

Markus Levin, co-founder of blockchain data storage firm XYO Network, predicts a growing fusion of AI systems and blockchain networks, leading to innovative use cases that span across both industries.

The CoinDesk Indices Computing Index, which includes AI-linked tokens, has leaped over 165% in the past 12 months, outpacing Bitcoin’s rise.

Analysts foresee continued momentum for AI crypto tokens, with some suggesting that AI applications could become the primary driver of crypto’s value proposition.

Leading blockchain projects in this space include Render Network, Fetch.AI, and SingularityNET, offering platforms for AI-generated graphics sharing, AI app development, and AI services marketplace, respectively.

Ahmad Shadid, founder of AI-focused blockchain startup io.net, emphasizes the growing realization among investors that diversification into AI-linked products provides resilience against crypto market fluctuations, highlighting the burgeoning significance of AI in the crypto landscape.

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Binance CEO Forecasts Bitcoin Surge Beyond $80,000 on Institutional Inflows

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Binance Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng has set his sights on Bitcoin surging beyond the $80,000 price level on the back of rising institutional investments into crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Speaking at an event in Bangkok on Sunday, Teng highlighted the significant impact of the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States earlier this year.

He noted that this development has attracted a considerable influx of institutional investors, propelling fresh funds into the cryptocurrency market.

Teng expressed confidence in Bitcoin’s upward trajectory, emphasizing that “we’re just getting started.”

Initially estimating Bitcoin to reach around $80,000 by the end of the year, Teng now believes that the cryptocurrency’s price will surpass this milestone.

He attributed this bullish outlook to a combination of decreasing supply and sustained demand within the market.

However, he cautioned that the rally wouldn’t be without its fluctuations, suggesting that the market’s ups and downs would ultimately benefit its overall health.

Bitcoin has already surged by an impressive 56% this year, reaching a record high of nearly $73,798 last week.

Despite concerns among some investors about a potential bubble, Teng remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future trajectory.

Teng’s forecast comes in the wake of his appointment as CEO of Binance, succeeding co-founder Changpeng Zhao in November following the company’s $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities.

With relentless inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval in January, Teng expects further institutional adoption in the near term, with more endowments and family offices anticipated to increase their allocations into Bitcoin ETFs.

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Nigeria’s SEC Tightens Grip on Crypto: Raises Crypto Registration Fees

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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant tightening of regulations governing cryptocurrency exchanges.

Under the proposed amendments, the registration fee for crypto exchanges is set to skyrocket from N30 million ($18,620) to N150 million ($93,000), a fivefold increase.

Also, application fees are set to rise from N100,000 ($62) to N300,000 ($186), while processing fees will surge from N300,000 ($186) to 1 million naira ($620).

These fee hikes signal the SEC’s intention to impose stricter oversight on digital asset exchanges and reflect a broader trend of regulatory scrutiny surrounding cryptocurrencies in Nigeria.

The SEC justified these changes by citing the need for clarity and incorporating feedback from industry stakeholders, particularly following engagements with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The amendments also include a renaming of the rules and guidelines to “Rules on Digital Assets Issuance, Offering Platforms, Exchange, and Custody,” emphasizing the regulator’s comprehensive approach to regulating the digital asset ecosystem.

This latest development comes amid growing tensions between Nigerian authorities and prominent cryptocurrency platforms.

Just recently, Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, found itself embroiled in a dispute with Nigerian authorities over allegations of currency manipulation, resulting in the detention of two Binance executives.

Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s decision to abandon its currency peg and allow the naira to trade freely, the SEC’s move underscores the government’s determination to assert control over the country’s financial landscape, even as it grapples with economic challenges such as inflation and currency devaluation.

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