World's Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Invests $200 Million in Forbes Magazine

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is set to become the second-largest shareholder in Forbes, a leading American economic media outlet with a 104-year history, by investing $200 million (approximately 239.3 billion KRW).

According to CNBC and other sources, Binance is expected to make this investment in Forbes, which is preparing for a public listing in the first quarter of this year. Forbes has been pursuing a plan to go public on the New York Stock Exchange by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) since August last year.

With this investment, Binance will become the second-largest shareholder of Forbes. Consequently, Binance will receive two of the nine seats on Forbes' board of directors, and will appoint two representatives: Patrick Hillman, Binance's Chief Communications Officer (CCO), and Bill Chin from Binance Labs.

Regarding Binance's investment, Mike Federle, CEO of Forbes, stated, "It will help us secure the experience, network, and resources of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and one of the most successful blockchain innovators globally," adding, "Forbes will strive to provide valuable information about blockchain technology and new digital assets."

CNBC reported, "This demonstrates the growing tangible influence of the cryptocurrency sector, whose value has risen amid global interest in digital assets," and noted, "This marks the first major investment by the cryptocurrency market into the traditional American media industry."

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