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CZ responds to NYT report: Binance merch giveaways are promotion, not bribes

  • —NYT published a piece on CZ's life in Abu Dhabi hinting at "bribery" via merch
  • —CZ called the reporter's characterization biased and misleading
  • —CZ said the merchandise turns users into "walking billboards"
  • —CZ thanked NYT for the article despite their disagreements
Why it matters: A public spat between Binance's founder and a major US outlet adds to media scrutiny of the exchange.
Source: PANews