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BNB Hits ATH: Binance's Crypto Surpasses $700!

Wed 05 Jun 2024 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A.
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The Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the world’s largest crypto exchange platform, recently reached historic highs by surpassing the $700 mark. This spectacular rise is not just a technical performance: it symbolizes the resilience and continuous growth of the crypto ecosystem, even in the face of major regulatory and legal challenges.

Binance Crypto on Fire!

BNB reaches unprecedented heights

The Binance Coin (BNB), the native crypto of the Binance exchange, recently passed a major milestone by surpassing the $700 mark for the first time. This sudden surge marks a new all-time high for BNB.

The market capitalization of BNB also followed this upward trend, surpassing $100 billion. This impressive valuation now places BNB ahead of traditional giants such as UBS, Dell, Starbucks, and many others. In terms of capitalization, BNB positions itself as a major player, not only in the world of cryptos but also in the global economy, competing with long-established companies.

Despite its market successes, Binance faces significant legal challenges. Recently, the company has been involved in disputes with Nigerian authorities, leading to the detention of some of its local executives. Binance is currently fighting for their release, but efforts so far seem to be unsuccessful.

At the end of last year, Binance had to settle with the United States Department of Justice, agreeing to pay a $4.3 billion fine to resolve allegations of failures in anti-money laundering regulations, without admitting guilt. This settlement also led to a significant change in the company’s leadership: Changpeng Zhao, the founder and then CEO of Binance, had to resign and was sentenced to several months in prison in the United States.

Despite these regulatory obstacles, Binance Coin has demonstrated remarkable resilience. While other cryptos, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, have dominated the scene with record performances and the approval of new financial products, it is now BNB’s turn to capture investor attention.

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Luc Jose A.

Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.

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