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BNB briefly exceeded $289, rising 8.71% in 24 hours

Market data shows BNB has broken through $289, currently priced at $288.3, with a 24-hour increase of over 8.71%. Previously reported, Binance announced the 42nd project on Binance Launchpool - SleeplessAI (AI). Users can invest BNB, FDUSD, and TUSD into the AI mining pool on the Launchpad website after 08:00 on December 28, 2023 (GMT+8) to receive AI rewards. AI can be mined for a total of 7 days.

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