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Coinbase Denies Bombshell Claim it Fueled Trump-Binance Hit Piece
In a shocking turn of events, Coinbase has refuted claims suggesting the company fueled Bloomberg’s recent report on Donald Trump and Binance. The allegations have sent shockwaves through the crypto sector, sparking heated debates about the motivations behind the article.
The controversy began when crypto commentator Matt Wallace claimed that Coinbase executives were behind the story, fearing that a potential presidential pardon for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao could allow him to re-enter the US market and undermine Coinbase’s dominance. According to Wallace, Coinbase’s leadership views Binance’s return as a direct threat to their business.
However, in an official statement, Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal categorically denied these claims, branding them “pure misinformation.” He emphasized that the company does not engage in smear campaigns against its competitors and welcomed any business sharing its goal of growing the crypto industry.
Grewal’s response effectively shot down the notion that Coinbase was involved in providing information to Bloomberg for the report. The controversy has garnered significant attention from various stakeholders, including blockchain advisor Anndy Lian who criticized Bloomberg’s article as lacking concrete evidence and relying on anonymous sources.
The dispute highlights the increasingly tense landscape within the crypto industry, marked by intense rivalries and shifting allegiances. Despite the drama, Coinbase’s denial of the allegations has seemingly put an end to speculation surrounding its involvement in the Trump-Binance report.
It remains unclear what sparked Bloomberg’s article or whether it is indeed connected to any presidential pardon requests from Binance’s Zhao. As more information becomes available, we will keep our readers informed about any updates on this developing story.
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Source: cryptopotato.com
