Binance's Activities Are Illegal in Nigeria, Securities Regulator Says
[Jul 31, 2023 3:15 AM] The regulator also ordered all crypto platform providers to stop reaching out to Nigerian investors.
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Decoding Ripple’s Ruling: A Potential Tsunami for the SEC
[Jul 24, 2023 8:30 PM] In a groundbreaking decision earlier this month, the Southern District Court of New York determined that institutional sales of XRP conducted directly by Ripple constitute securities sales. However, intriguingly, XRP sales on secondary markets…
Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion
[Jul 20, 2023 4:00 AM] The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region.
Another Big 4 Australian Bank Blocks Payments to ‘High-Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
[Jul 18, 2023 11:30 PM] National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined other major lenders in the country in blocking payments to some cryptocurrency exchanges. The banking institution said it’s introducing new customer protections regarding financial transactions with certain…
Large Exchanges Relist XRP Following Ripple Victory Over SEC
[Jul 14, 2023 1:00 PM] In a significant turn of events, large cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, and Gemini announced their decision to relist XRP after a significant legal victory for Ripple against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This…
Spot Volumes Rise on Centralized Exchanges but Traffic Falls Further, Report
[Jul 13, 2023 9:30 PM] Spot and futures trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) have increased in June, a new report shows. At the same time, website traffic to major trading platforms for digital assets continued to decline, according to the study which…
Temasek Has No Immediate Intentions to Invest in Crypto Exchanges After FTX Loss
[Jul 13, 2023 2:30 AM] Singapore’s state-owned investment fund Temasek does not plan to put money into crypto firms amid the current regulatory uncertainty, according to a top executive. The statement comes months after Temasek lost $275 million from its involvement in…
Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License
[Jul 11, 2023 4:06 AM] BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions.
Report: Crypto Industry Boasts 10,000 Companies and 190,000 Professionals With a Collective Valuation of $180 Billion
[Jul 9, 2023 2:30 PM] A recent report released by K33 Research three days ago reveals that as of July 2023, the cryptocurrency industry boasts approximately 10,000 companies, employing an estimated 190,000 crypto professionals. Notably, K33 provides a comprehensive…
Bitcoin, Ether Supply on Exchanges Fell in June: Goldman Sachs
[Jul 4, 2023 9:19 AM] Still, bitcoin miners’ inventory sales climbed to a record as they took advantage of the cryptocurrency’s strong performance, the report said.
Investor Enthusiasm for Coinbase Shares May Prove Short-Lived: Berenberg
[Jun 30, 2023 5:21 AM] The crypto exchange is faced with several risks that could trigger a reversal of the stock’s recent gains, the report said.
Ex-Genesis CEO Michael Moro to Head Crypto Derivatives Exchange Startup
[Jun 29, 2023 4:21 AM] Ankex, a non-custodial exchange with a centralized order book, is being spun out of crypto custody firm Qredo, which Moro joined in January.
Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Introduce Mandatory ID Checks Next Month
[Jun 28, 2023 4:59 AM] As of July 15, new customers will be required to complete identification checks to use KuCoin's services.
Russians Turned to Tether During Wagner Revolt
[Jun 27, 2023 2:00 PM] Russian citizens sought refuge in tether amid the brief mutiny of the Wagner mercenary group that shook their country. The ruble-denominated trading volume of the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin spiked during the short-lived rebellion, market data…
Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff
[Jun 15, 2023 4:00 AM] Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives, and fiat services, including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals.
Hong Kong Put Pressure on Three Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report
[Jun 14, 2023 11:57 PM] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients.
Biggest Bank in Australia to Limit Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
[Jun 8, 2023 10:00 PM] Commonwealth Bank of Australia plans to restrict payments to crypto trading platforms, citing the threat of scams. The measure would deal another blow to digital asset exchanges operating in the country where it has been getting harder to deposit…
SEC Chair Gensler Rebuts Claims Crypto Exchanges Lacked ‘Fair Notice,’ Affirms ‘Majority’ of Tokens Are Securities
[Jun 8, 2023 4:30 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler discussed crypto exchanges and digital currencies at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Fintech Conference. He insisted that there is “nothing about the crypto securities markets…
Binance Hands Rising Star Teng Key Role to Replace CEO Zhao at Largest Crypto Exchange
[Jun 5, 2023 3:03 AM] Taking up an expanded role overseeing regional markets outside the U.S., former regulator Richard Teng wants to demonstrate Binance is “a new organization.”
Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted In-principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan
[May 31, 2023 5:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received an in-principle approval to work in Kazakhstan, a jurisdiction increasingly seen by crypto companies as a gateway to the former-Soviet space. The trading platform wants to expand its presence in the region…
Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening
[May 29, 2023 7:36 PM] Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.
Korean Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb Raided Over Lawmaker’s Crypto Dealings
[May 16, 2023 11:30 PM] South Korean prosecutors have raided two of the country’s largest coin trading platforms within an investigation into the crypto investments of a politician. They seized materials from Upbit and Bithumb amid suspicions of wrongdoing related to the…
The Ethereum Foundation just sold $30M in Ether — But will ETH price fall this time?
[May 7, 2023 6:04 AM] Ethereum Foundation's previous big sale of ETH preceded a bear market, but there's little evidence that such sales affect the general market trend.
Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
[May 4, 2023 1:30 AM] Supported by U.S. law enforcement, police in Ukraine have disrupted a network of crypto exchange services suspected of laundering criminal proceeds. The platforms were allegedly processing dirty money obtained from ransomware attacks and various…
US Court Sentences Russian Crypto Ransom Launderer to Probation and Fine
[Apr 23, 2023 10:00 PM] A Russian crypto entrepreneur, charged with laundering money from ransomware attacks, has been sentenced to probation and fined in the U.S. after pleading guilty. Founder of two coin trading platforms, Denis Dubnikov, was arrested in the…
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit to launch zero-fee spot trading
[Apr 19, 2023 9:01 PM] Deribit, a popular cryptocurrency derivatives platform, has announced the launch of zero-fee spot trading, allowing clients to buy and sell crypto while simultaneously managing risk using other derivatives. Spot trading will start on April, 24th…
Crypto Exchanges Must Share User Data With Russia, Prosecutor General Demands
[Apr 8, 2023 9:30 PM] Digital asset exchanges must be obliged to provide user information to Russia’s law enforcement agencies, the country’s Prosecutor General has insisted. The circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation needs to be regulated to counter…
Report: Binance US Struggles to Secure Banking Partner Amid Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Industry
[Apr 8, 2023 3:30 PM] Following the collapse of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank, cryptocurrency companies have been seeking new banking partners in the United States. According to a recent report citing “sources familiar with the…
Most Crypto Sent From Wallets Sponsoring Russia in Ukraine War Reaches CEXs, Binance, Research Shows
[Mar 30, 2023 3:30 PM] Millions of U.S. dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency has been sent to centralized exchanges (CEXs), most notably Binance, from wallets providing funds in support of Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, transaction data suggests. According to Ukrainian…
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission Set to Regulate Country’s Virtual Assets Industry
[Mar 21, 2023 5:30 AM] Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to be announced as the body that will oversee and regulate the virtual asset industry. According to a report, the collapse of crypto exchanges like FTX prompted Taiwanese officials to seek ways…