Binance CEO unfazed by $1.4B in withdrawals from exchange in one day

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was undeterred after $1.4 billion worth of assets were withdrawn in a day.

Despite uncertainties, the CEO believes it’s a good idea to “stress test withdrawals” on each centralized exchange on a rotating basis.

We saw some withdrawals today (net $1.14b ish). We have seen this before. Some days we have net withdrawals; some days we have net deposits. Business as usual for us.

I actually think it is a good idea to “stress test withdrawals” on each CEX on a rotating basis.

1/2 https://t.co/uF9lLPDSyS

— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) December 13, 2022

However, Nansen, a Hong Kong-based blockchain analytics platform, reported that assets worth $3 billion had been removed from Binance in the last 24 hours.

Binance 24H net outflow has increased to $3B

Source: https://t.co/bkRLuBPCtq

Their disclosed holdings show that they have over $62.5B as of now: https://t.co/x1ITMCFg26 pic.twitter.com/PG4C85hmSV

— Nansen (@nansen_ai) December 13, 2022

Binance has been under scrutiny by some users recently.  The recent uncertainty surrounding Binance arose from the firm’s attempt to show its proof of reserve. According to Mazars’ report last month, Binance’s Reserve is overcollateralized, while Binance claimed Mazars’ report was an audit. 

Amidst Binance’s efforts to save its credibility, Reuters published a report citing new allegations accusing the exchange of money laundering.

Adding to the firm’s pain, the exchange had to stop USDC withdrawals recently. However, Binance maintains that it’s temporary and is due to a token swap involving the stablecoin.

In the midst of the uncertainty, the Binance CEO maintained that all the FUD helped them grow, and it has been a regular occurrence for them since they founded the firm.

FUD helps us grow, even though they are thoroughly annoying.

You can FUD about someone without explicitly mentioning their name, which spreads awareness.

It also helps unite their supporters because it forms a common defense alliance.

Short thread. 1/4 https://t.co/PlxhqV5cZS

— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) December 13, 2022

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