6 / 30 Relevant items tagged with #CryptocurrencyExchange

Posts

Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze

[Apr 24 2:54 AM] The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited.

Court Orders Binance to Hand Over ‘Comprehensive’ User Data to Nigerian Authorities

[Mar 19 11:30 PM] A Nigerian high court has ordered Binance to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive data relating to all Nigerian traders on its platform. The EFCC alleges it has discovered instances of price discovery…

FTX to Sell Subsidiary Acquired for $10M to Coinlist for $500K Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

[Feb 11 1:00 PM] FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliates have announced a plan to sell a subsidiary it acquired for $10 million to Coinlist for $500,000, court documents filed on Feb. 9, 2024 show. The latest motion, filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the…

FTX Estate to Monetize AI Investment, Seeks Sale of Anthropic Shares Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

[Feb 4 11:30 PM] In a significant move within the crypto bankruptcy landscape, FTX Trading Ltd. has announced its intention to sell its equity interests in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic PBC. Holding close to an 8% stake, valued between…

Coinbase appeals SEC rulemaking petition denial as promised

[Dec 18, 2023 3:33 PM] Coinbase filed an appeal the same day its petition for a rulemaking on crypto used as a security was denied.

Revolut Business reportedly cuts crypto services ahead of new rules

[Dec 18, 2023 1:43 PM] The neobank will halt crypto purchases by businesses while it sorts out new ad requirements.

Spot Bitcoin ETF will be ‘bloodbath’ for crypto exchanges, analyst says

[Dec 18, 2023 4:40 AM] Spot Bitcoin ETFs could trigger unwanted consequences for crypto exchanges like Coinbase due to lower transaction fees, according to ETF analysts.

Palau advances CBDC with Ripple in Phase 2 of PSC program launch

[Dec 17, 2023 1:48 AM] Phase 2 of the PSC program will prioritize the development of a digital ecosystem and increased user engagement, emphasizing adherence to regulatory compliance.

Ripple’s Legal Chief predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024

[Dec 16, 2023 1:49 AM] Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2024 and lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreeing on the need for crypto regulations.

SEC responds predictably to Coinbase’s 2022 crypto rulemaking petition: No

[Dec 15, 2023 12:15 PM] The existing laws are sufficient, and the agency is already doing what it considers necessary, according to Chair Gensler.

Security engineer pleads guilty to Nirvana Finance exploit and one other hack

[Dec 14, 2023 2:30 PM] Shakeeb Ahmed was arrested for hacking an unspecified DEX, then admitted to Nirvava Finance hack too.

Coinbase introduces spot crypto trading for institutional investors outside US

[Dec 13, 2023 10:19 AM] Institutional clients on the Coinbase International Exchange will be able to trade Bitcoin and Ether against USD Coin starting on Dec. 14.

Dubai regulator grants crypto license to Bahrain’s CoinMENA

[Dec 13, 2023 7:13 AM] The permit allows CoinMENA to provide retail and institutional customers in the United Arab Emirates with the ability to deposit and withdraw in UAE dirhams.

Crypto hacking losses plunge by nearly 50% in 2023: Report

[Dec 13, 2023 6:44 AM] Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs credits this decline to enhanced security measures, law enforcement and industry coordination.

SEC wants Binance guilt admission added to own case

[Dec 13, 2023 3:10 AM] Binance said the SEC hasn’t demonstrated that the resolutions reached with the DOJ are pertinent to the regulator’s “faulty claims” against Binance Holdings and former CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Crypto platform WOO X partners with market maker Wintermute for liquidity boost

[Dec 12, 2023 7:00 AM] Aside from Wintermute, other leading liquidity providers, including Selini Capital and Black Code Group, also support WOO X.

Dubai awards conditional crypto license to climate-friendly Web3 firm

[Dec 12, 2023 3:11 AM] AYA is a climate-focused launchpad that supports innovations around sustainability, such as reforestation, nature credits, mangrove conservation and sustainable agriculture.

FTX and Alameda move $23.59M in assets to Binance, Coinbase, OKX

[Dec 9, 2023 3:38 AM] The latest transfer of $23.59 million was spread across 19 tokens, including ETH, ALEPH, CRV, AVAX, LINK, DOGE, MATIC, UNI and SOL.

Kyberswap comes to the rescue of hack victims, Platypus hacker walks free: Finance Redefined

[Dec 9, 2023 1:10 AM] The Platypus hacker managed to walk free from a court after claiming to be an ethical hacker despite stealing $8.5 million from the protocol.

Crypto Biz: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF seed capital, HashKey targets market makers, and more

[Dec 8, 2023 3:00 PM] The countdown is underway for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to decide on the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States.

Binance says decision to pull Abu Dhabi licensing bid unrelated to US settlement

[Dec 7, 2023 3:45 PM] Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to one felony count in the United States in November, may not be able to return to the UAE before being sentenced.

FTX to submit revised reorganization plan in mid-December

[Dec 7, 2023 6:39 AM] Bankrupt, defunct exchange FTX is preparing to present an updated reorganization plan to the court in mid-December.

Bitzlato ex-CEO Legkodymov pleads guilty to one count in Brooklyn court

[Dec 6, 2023 3:37 PM] The Hong Kong-based crypto exchange had no KYC and was a major support for the darknet marketplace Hydra.

Hong Kong regulator blocks access to two crypto entities, warning of fraud

[Dec 6, 2023 11:23 AM] According to the securities regulator, misleading information online could encourage individuals to invest in the HKD token issued by HongKongDAO.

Crypto Stories Part 2: Bitcoin led Charlie Shrem into a tumultuous life

[Dec 4, 2023 2:30 PM] The man who introduced the Winklevoss twins to crypto ended up in prison. He expressed no regrets to Cointelegraph.

ByBit sees BTC, ETH ‘flight’ of institutional investors to stablecoins - but not for long

[Dec 4, 2023 7:51 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange ByBit has released its latest quarterly report revealing trading and holding trends of its institutional traders heavy in Bitcoin positive sentiment.

South Korean financial authorities solicit reports on unlicensed crypto exchanges

[Dec 4, 2023 2:38 AM] Financial regulators in South Korea have opened a window of time for people to come forward and report any unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

FTX and Alameda transfers another $22M worth of crypto asset

[Dec 3, 2023 4:48 AM] Following their most recent move, FTX and Alameda Research have transferred another significant amount of digital assets, amounting to an impressive $22 million.

KyberSwap announces treasury grants for hack victims

[Dec 2, 2023 4:19 AM] The grant is designed to ease the financial burden on affected individuals and will equal the USD equivalent of the assets lost in the security breach.

SEC faces sanctions threat as Judge questions DEBT Box case accuracy

[Dec 2, 2023 1:24 AM] Initially, the SEC, led by attorney Michael Welsh, had convinced the court to freeze DEBT Box’s assets, arguing the company was moving to Dubai, beyond U.S. regulatory reach.