Binance CEO unveils a crypto recovery fund
The FTX scandal is still unfolding, and many are left questioning its impact on the entire industry. Binance CEO, CZ, addressed the situation via Twitter, acknowledging the negative effects of FTX and expressing his desire to prevent these issues from spreading further. He warned that more companies might fail in the coming weeks. In his tweet, he shared that Binance is establishing a recovery fund through Binance Labs, designed to assist strong and promising projects that are currently facing liquidity problems. He also mentioned that other major players are invited to join this initiative.
To reduce the negative cascading effects of FTX, Binance is creating an industry recovery fund to support projects that are solid but experiencing liquidity challenges. More details will be released soon. In the meantime, projects that believe they qualify should reach out to Binance Labs. 1/2
— CZ ?? Binance (@cz_binance) 14 ноември 2022 г
Support for Binance’s Industry Recovery Fund
The CEO mentioned that additional details would be shared later. Huobi Global, Tron, and Poloniex have expressed their support for Binance’s initiative. Justin Sun, founder of Tron, and Simon Dixon, CEO of BankToTheFuture, have already voiced their backing. Simon Dixon emphasized the need for the initiative to maintain decentralization and to be an industry-wide effort.
CZ also welcomed others who are interested in joining the fund. Around five other funds have already reached out to Binance to support this recovery initiative. At a B20 summit in Indonesia, CZ urged all industry stakeholders and regulators to adopt similar approaches to address the recent turmoil. He also proposed the creation of a global industry association to set common standards within the business.
How will the Industry Recovery Fund operate?
Details regarding the operation of the industry recovery fund are still scarce. It is clear, however, that the fund aims to support strong projects that are struggling with liquidity issues. At this point, there are no clear criteria for selecting projects or information about the fund’s size. Binance seems determined to act as crypto’s “IMF,” serving as the lender of last resort. It will be interesting to learn the terms of the deals, especially with concerns emerging about differentiating between projects with genuine liquidity struggles and those involved in fraudulent activities.
When asked about who qualifies for the fund and whether FTX is one of the beneficiaries, CZ stated that liars and frauds will not be considered strong projects. He only mentioned that alternative projects within the ecosystem could benefit.
The CEO held a live broadcast on Twitter to clarify which projects qualify. He acknowledged that many good projects had funds tied up on collapsed exchanges. The fund is set to provide investment opportunities at a time when most projects’ valuations are more reasonable than a year ago. Projects that believe they meet the qualifications based on his criteria are encouraged to contact Binance Labs. CZ reiterated his belief that crypto is here to stay and urged the industry to rebuild.
The Effects of the Industry Recovery Fund Announcement
The announcement of Binance’s recovery fund has had a positive impact on the crypto market, with cryptocurrencies showing gains as investors await more details about the fund. Bitcoin increased by around 2%, approaching $17,000. The Solana ecosystem, which has been more affected by the FTX collapse than any other smart contract blockchain, surged by 13% following the announcement of the recovery fund.
However, users have been fleeing centralized exchanges in favor of DeFi protocols since the FTX collapse. It seems unlikely that the fund will support exchanges directly, as the strength of crypto exchanges lies in their liquidity. Several questions remain about the fund, with the selection criteria for strong projects being a key point of contention as we await further details. Once the fund is operational, its impact will likely be felt over the long term as the industry works to rebuild trust and promote the growth of crypto assets.
