Binance Forms Research Division, to Publish 'Institutional Grade' Reports

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world based on volume, has announced the launch of “Binance Research,” an analysis division “focused on the creation of institutional-grade research reports.” The new department was formed with “the aim of increasing transparency and improving the quality of information available within the crypto space.”

The new division posted its first few pieces of research (accessible at info.binance.com) in tandem with the announcement.

With a focus on providing objective, quality analysis on Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term projects, @BinanceResearch aims to increase transparency in the industry. Learn more about the process behind our institutional-grade Binance Research reports.https://t.co/mjXVAQIE4E

— Binance (@binance) November 8, 2018

Two Reports Were Published With the Announcement of Binance Research, Providing In-Depth Analysis of the Loom Network and GoChain

One of these reports was published on the growth of the Loom Network, a second-layer scaling solution for the Ethereum network that consists of Delegated Proof-of-Stake sidechains. The report analyzes the Loom Network according to a wide variety of metrics, including technical capabilities, token sale data, historical price data, and accomplishments. The report also lists wallet addresses that holding more than 90 percent of the network’s tokens.

Want to learn more about @loomnetwork $LOOM? #BinanceResearch has just released our comprehensive research report here: https://t.co/0XTHs63C1v pic.twitter.com/AM2NtpxHMi

— Binance Research (@BinanceResearch) November 9, 2018

Binance Research’s second report on GoChain contained similar pieces of information, also including information on developers and pieces of the platform’s code.

The announcement promised a third report on Pundi X in addition to “more [reports] set to be regularly released over the coming weeks.”

Binance Charges Ahead

The creation of Binance Research is the latest in a number of moves by Binance to expand its global presence.

In October, the Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term announced that all of its revenue from listing fees will be donated to charity--additionally, the exchange eliminated its minimums for listing fees, allowing developers to name the amount that they pay. Around the same time, Binance introduced the Blockchain Charity Foundation.

Binance also recently announced the formation of its Uganda-based fiat-to-crypto exchange that offers BTC and ETH trading pairs with the Ugandan shilling.