Binance Users Innovate Solutions To Serve Ronaldo In Lawsuit

Jan 19, 2024 By: Nisha Kumari Image credit: CNN

Class-action lawsuit

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Unconventional approach

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Allegation?

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The motion proposes?

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Product integration & marketing

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Allegation against Binance?

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CEO's resignation

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Similar lawsuits

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