Binance To Buy FTX, CZ Wins Exchange War?

Binance To Buy FTX, CZ Wins Exchange War?

The crypto exchange wars were short-lived; Binance and its CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao emerged victorious after a couple of days of uncertainty, carnage, and unexpected announcements. Via his Twitter account, CZ announced that it entered a deal to acquire its competitor FTX.  Related Reading: $80 Billion Wiped Off Crypto Market As Binance And FTX Wage […]


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