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Binance.US, the U.S. arm of the world’s largest exchange, is reportedly looking to raise around $100 million in a new funding round, with the goal of reaching a $1 billion valuation. The move comes after a difficult 2023 for Binance globally, when it had to reach an agreement with U.S. regulators that came at a steep cost in fines and reputational damage. The goal behind this fundraising effort would be to regain ground in the North American market, where it lost a significant share of users and trading volume. If it secures the funding, Binance.US would be sending a clear signal that it is betting big on its comeback in one of the world’s most competitive and heavily regulated markets. It’s worth asking whether this capital injection will be enough to restore the confidence of U.S. investors, or whether the regulatory damage has left too deep a mark on its competitive position.

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