Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has firmly denied the rumors circulating on social media platforms that the cryptocurrency exchange sold off its Bitcoin holdings. The denial came in response to a controversial tweet that alleged Binance’s involvement in market manipulation.
Addressing the matter directly, CZ, as he is popularly known in the crypto community, took to Twitter to dispel the rumors. He stated, “Binance have not sold BTC or BNB. We even still have a bag of FTT. It is amazing they can know exactly who sold based on just a price chart involving millions of traders. FUD.” CZ’s response aimed to reassure the public that Binance had not engaged in any sell-offs.
4. Binance have not sold BTC or BNB. We even still have a bag of FTT.
It is amazing they can know exactly who sold based on just a price chart involving millions of traders. FUD. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/M3MUH2bFRE
— CZ 🔶 Binance (@cz_binance) June 13, 2023
The SEC has been actively pursuing lawsuits against several major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, which holds the position as the world’s largest crypto exchange. The legal action taken by the SEC has garnered significant attention within the crypto community. Surprisingly, it has also sparked a wave of support for Binance, despite the allegations raised against it.
However, the situation took another turn when a tweet emerged, seemingly confirming Binance’s involvement in selling off Bitcoin. The tweet suggested that Bitcoin was being exchanged for USDT reserves, and BNB was being sold for BUSD to suppress Bitcoin’s volatility. The author of the tweet claimed that such actions amounted to market manipulation, raising further questions about Binance’s practices and intentions.
CZ’s swift clarification attempted to address these concerns head-on. By denying any Bitcoin or BNB sell-offs, he sought to reassure the public that Binance was not engaging in manipulative behavior. Nevertheless, the controversial tweet and subsequent responses have added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding the actions of this prominent cryptocurrency exchange.
The SEC lawsuit has undeniably had a significant impact on Binance, especially in the U.S. market. Following the lawsuit, Binance’s market share in the United States has plummeted by nearly 80%. The recent U.S. district court hearing prompted Binance’s CEO to submit a formal response to the SEC’s allegations. Binance has been persistently fighting against the lawsuit, aiming to substantiate its innocence and uphold its reputation.
As the legal battle between Binance and the SEC intensifies, the cryptocurrency community awaits further developments. The outcome of this lawsuit will likely have far-reaching implications for Binance and the broader crypto industry. With CZ’s denial of the sell-off rumors, Binance aims to regain trust and maintain its standing in the crypto community, while continuing to defend itself against the allegations put forth by the regulatory body.
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