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FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to time served
20.11.2024
Wang was the final FTX executive awaiting sentencing over the 2022 exchange collapse and subsequent fraud charges
South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations
15.11.2024
Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with Upbit’s business license renewal
Revolut expands crypto exchange to 30 new markets in Europe
13.11.2024
Revolut X’s expansion in the European Economic Area comes after Revolut debuted the crypto exchange in the United Kingdom in May
Coinbase is ‘prepared to work’ with either Harris or Trump presidency
30.10.2024
CEO Brian Armstrong also announced an additional $25 million contribution to the Fairshake PAC for the 2026 midterms “to elect pro-crypto candidates.”
Coinbase to sponsor NBA team in aftermath of FTX collapse
28.10.2024
FTX announced a partnership deal with the National Basketball Association’s Golden State Warriors in December 2021 — roughly a year before the exchange folded
Nigerian Currency ‘Most Competitive in 20 Years,’ Says World Bank
18.10.2024
Nigeria’s currency reforms under Bola Tinubu’s government have made the naira one of the most competitive in 20 years, according to World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill. The decision to float the naira and remove fuel subsidies helped prevent fiscal collapse. While the naira’s...
Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes
17.10.2024
The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing.
Fairdesk crypto exchange to shut down over regulatory concerns
11.10.2024
The Singapore-based exchange will officially shutter on Nov. 30, 2024
Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns
11.10.2024
Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable
South Korean Upbit crypto exchange faces monopoly probe
10.10.2024
South Korea’s FSC will reportedly investigate Upbit’s relationship with its bank partner K-Bank amid the latter’s IPO, which is expected in late October
Hong Kong Gearing up to Approve More Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses by Year End: SFC
8.10.2024
HKVAX is the latest exchange to receive approval
Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan
7.10.2024
Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users
Experts Fear Cryptocurrency Outflows May Affect Exchange Rates in Brazil
7.10.2024
Analysts believe that, in the future, outflows derived from cryptocurrency purchases could affect the domestic exchange rate in Brazil. The Central Bank of Brazil indicates that crypto assets and recreational services account for $14.7 billion that flowed out of Brazil through August, hinting...
Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange
4.10.2024
HKVAX is the first to be licensed under the region’s new licensing regime, as 16 more exchanges wait
OKX Announces Launch of PayPal USD (PYUSD) Spot Trading
3.10.2024
OKX, the second-largest offshore cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed the addition of PayPal USD (PYUSD) to its spot trading…
Binance founder CZ walks free from US prison
27.9.2024
He served four-months in federal prison for charges including alleged violations of US anti-money laundering (AML) rules
Long and short positions in crypto, explained
26.9.2024
Long positions profit from rising crypto prices, while short positions profit from falling prices
Bybit Türkiye Gains Recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by Turkish Regulator
23.9.2024
Bybit Türkiye, the partner platform of global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been officially listed as a crypto asset service provider by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey. Turkish Regulator Grants Bybit Türkiye Crypto Asset Service Provider Status According to Bybit...
Indian crypto exchange WazirX struggles to recover funds 60 days after hack
19.9.2024
WazirX’s $235 million hack recovery efforts face hurdles as internal findings yield little to no significant breakthroughs.
Ex-Coinbase, Goldman Sachs Exec Launches New Crypto Exchange on PayPal Stablecoin
18.9.2024
TrueX, a new cryptocurrency exchange, has been launched that will focus on stablecoin-based trading and settlement. This launch…