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Binance CEO Denies Seeking Middle East Cash for Crypto Recovery Fund

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 18:22
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Alex Dovbnya
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has denied meeting with potential investors in Abu Dhabi in order to seek funding for a new recovery fund
Binance CEO Denies Seeking Middle East Cash for Crypto Recovery Fund
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In a recent tweet, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denied that he was seeking money from Abu Dhabi-based investors in order to form a cryptocurrency recovery fund. 

Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that Zhao went to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week in order to ask potential backers for funding. 

The report, which cites anonymous sources, said that the Binance boss had discussions with entities that are linked to Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a prominent member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family. 

The rumored meetings were mainly focused on regulatory aspects, including proof of custody requirements.

Following the implosion of the FTX exchange, Binance announced its plan to launch a recovery fund to help crisis-hit projects with liquidity issues. 

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Details about how crypto companies could potentially qualify for funding remain scant for now. 

As reported by U.Today, prominent economist Nouriel Roubini strongly criticized the proposal of the crypto rescuer, claiming that Zhao is even “shadier” than disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. 

Meanwhile, Zhao recently confirmed that he would work with Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin in order to develop a new platform reserve proof method.

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Alex Dovbnya (aka AlexMorris) is a cryptocurrency expert, trader and journalist with extensive experience of covering everything related to the burgeoning industry — from price analysis to Blockchain disruption. Alex authored more than 1,000 stories for U.Today, CryptoComes and other fintech media outlets. He’s particularly interested in regulatory trends around the globe that are shaping the future of digital assets, can be contacted at alex.dovbnya@u.today.

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