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Binance's $4.3bn DOJ Settlement a Step Forward for Crypto Industry: Galaxy Digital's Novogratz

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Galaxy Digital's CEO, Mike Novogratz, lauds Binance's $4.3 billion resolution with the U.S DOJ, calling it beneficial for both the company and the broader cryptocurrency market. He describes the resolution as a reassurance for anxious investors, and a significant risk mitigation step for Binance. Novogratz also comments on the regulatory considerations for commercial entities dealing with exchanges, and his expectations for the future of Bitcoin, emphasizing the forthcoming ETF and 2024 mining reward halving event.
Galaxy Digital's Mike Novogratz praises Binance's $4.3 billion resolution with the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) as a decisive step forward for Binance and the broader cryptocurrency market. On Nov. 29, during a conversation with Bloomberg, Novogratz, the CEO of the cryptocurrency-focused firm, insinuated that this high-visibility resolution should alleviate anxieties among Binance's global users and investors. He stated that Binance has effectively mitigated a lot of risks and there's less for people to be apprehensive about now. Novogratz also discussed the criterion for prominent investment companies when transacting with exchanges, and traditional finance players, as regulatory scrutiny continues to dominate the U.S scenario. The CEO of Galaxy Digital expressed that a balanced, investment-led strategy coupled with partnerships with committed companies is crucial. He also mentioned that even mainstream finance has faced regulatory issues in recent times. Referring to Binance's situation, he commented that fears about Binance being closed or having misappropriated users' funds, similar to the FTX case, were unfounded. The CEO clarified that Binance was penalized for severe breaches of Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines and they've taken steps to rectify the violations, paid their fine, and are proceeding forward. Novogratz concluded his thoughts, considering this a net gain for the firm and the industry. As for the possibilities of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S and the impending 2024 mining reward halving, Novogratz believes these events are promising for Bitcoin. He shared his expectation of an ETF approval and suggested that this development would prompt asset and investment managers, such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Ark, and Galaxy Digital, to persuade more individuals to invest in Bitcoin. This, in turn, he said, could significantly drive up the price, especially amid potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Novogratz added that the Bitcoin halving presents "a wonderful story". Even the 2024 U.S. elections might influence Bitcoin prices due to market uncertainty, as, according to him, the fiscal irresponsibility of the U.S., Europe, and Japan is the main reason for investing in Bitcoin.

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11/30/2023 9:43:47 AM

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