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What is the Paxos controversy?
What is the Paxos controversy?
Caterina
Sun Jun 30 2024
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Could you elaborate on the Paxos controversy? There seems to be quite a buzz surrounding this particular issue in the cryptocurrency and finance community. I've heard whispers of regulatory concerns, allegations of misconduct, and even suggestions of potential fraud. What are the key details behind this controversy? What specific actions or decisions have Paxos made that have sparked such widespread debate? And how has the community responded to these developments? I'm particularly interested in understanding the implications this controversy may have on the wider crypto ecosystem.
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KabukiPassion
Tue Jul 02 2024
Specifically, the NYDFS claimed that Binance did not possess sufficient reserves to back up the BUSD tokens in circulation.
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Eleonora
Tue Jul 02 2024
This revelation sparked controversy and raised questions about the integrity of the BUSD stablecoin and its underlying collateralization.
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Sara
Tue Jul 02 2024
BUSD, being a stablecoin, is supposed to be backed one-to-one with US dollars or other approved assets.
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Margherita
Tue Jul 02 2024
The Paxos-BUSD controversy stemmed from concerns raised by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
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Daniele
Tue Jul 02 2024
The NYDFS alleged that blockchain data uncovered a potential shortcoming in Binance's handling of BUSD tokens issued through Paxos.
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