{"id":561899,"date":"2023-11-22T09:20:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=561899"},"modified":"2023-11-22T09:21:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T09:21:49","slug":"binance-drama-causes-crypto-prices-to-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/binance-drama-causes-crypto-prices-to-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"Binance Drama Causes Crypto Prices To Dance On The Edge – Details"},"content":{"rendered":"
The prices of prominent cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and Binance Coin, experienced a decline<\/a> subsequent to the emergence of reports indicating that Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, admitted guilt in relation to charges of anti-money laundering and several other criminal violations.<\/p>\n This admission was made as part of a substantial settlement, amounting to billions of dollars, reached between Zhao and regulatory authorities in the United States.<\/p>\n Binance Coin<\/a> had a decline of almost 6% following an earlier increase of up to 5% during the day. This fluctuation in value was driven by investors who were optimistic about the resolution of the ongoing multiyear investigation involving the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.<\/p>\n In the aftermath of the market downturn, investors holding long positions on BNB<\/a> experienced widespread liquidation. At the time of writing, BNB long liquidations approached $3 million within the hour following the disclosure of the Binance developments.<\/p>\n The impact of the action had a significant influence on the remaining cryptocurrency market. The leading digital currency, Bitcoin (BTC), experienced a decrease of 1.55%, remaining slightly below the $37,000 mark. In a similar vein, Ethereum (ETH) observed a decline of around 2%, with its value reaching $1,993.<\/p>\n Additional cryptocurrencies<\/a>, like Ripple (XRP), experienced a decline of 3.2%. Similarly, Solana witnessed a decrease of almost 4%, while Polygon and Uniswap recorded losses of 7.6% and 3.6%, respectively.<\/p>\n Zhao is currently confronting charges of violating criminal anti-money laundering laws, a charge he acknowledged responsibility for after resigning.<\/p>\n Today, I stepped down as CEO of Binance. Admittedly, it was not easy to let go emotionally. But I know it is the right thing to do. I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility. This is best for our community, for Binance, and for myself.<\/p>\n Binance is no longer a baby. It is\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 CZ \ud83d\udd36 Binance (@cz_binance) November 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In addition, Binance has agreed to a $4.3 billion settlement with the US authorities, which is among the biggest, if not the most significant, resolutions in the history of the cryptocurrency market.<\/p>\n The most recent FOMC minutes also appear to have compelled investors to trade cautiously in light of the continued market concerns, which is why cryptocurrency prices were down today.<\/p>\n Notably, the drops in the prices of the majority of the main cryptocurrencies suggested that investor opinion may be changing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meanwhile, notwithstanding the early declines in price, some observers of the sector think that the Binance scenario may serve to further spark the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices.<\/p>\n According to Jeff Embry, the managing partner of Globe 3 Capital, a crypto hedge fund, the reported settlement involving Binance holds significant importance in the context of addressing the consequences and rectifying the negative effects of the bear market.<\/p>\n\n
Market cap of cryptocurrencies at $1.35 trillion. Chart: TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n