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Coinbase Faces Repeat Zero Balance Glitch Amid Crypto Trading Fervor
4.3.2024
While bitcoin reached a 2024 high on Monday, rising above the $67,000 per unit range, Coinbase suffered an issue again where customers were seeing zero balances. The news follows the issues Coinbase suffered on Feb. 28, 2024, when customers saw zero balances that day as well. Coinbase Users...
Tether's USDT Stablecoin Touches $100B Market Cap, Benefiting From Crypto Trading Frenzy
4.3.2024
USDT, a stablecoin issued by Tether, hit the $100 billion market value for the first time in its history, according to CoinGecko data, as the rally on crypto markets expanded
Report: Election Concerns Halt South Korea’s Crypto and ETF Regulation Ease
1.3.2024
South Korea has delayed its efforts to relax its crypto regulations and the prohibition on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development follows closely behind the People Power Party’s contemplation of removing certain regulations and the ETF ban before the commencement...
Bitcoin Spot Trading Volume on CEXes Reaches $34 Billion, Highest Level Since FTX Collapse
29.2.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) spot trading volume on centralized exchanges (CEXes) has reached the highest level of activity since the collapse of FTX.
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Bitcoin’s Swift Climb Triggers Soaring Premium in South Korea During Worldwide Rally
28.2.2024
On Wednesday, bitcoin’s value ascended past the $60K threshold, peaking at a 24-hour high of $61,389 by 10:45 a.m. (ET). Concurrently, South Korea observed a pronounced premium over the international exchange rate, with local platforms such as Upbit and Bithumb displaying prices that...
Matrixport Files Virtual Asset Trading License Application with Hong Kong SFC
28.2.2024
Matrixport applied for a virtual asset trading license with Hong Kong's securities regulator on Feb. 26. A roster published on the Securities and Futures Commission website showed that the platform's Hong Kong-based branch is called Flying Hippo Technologies.
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Brokerage Oanda to Launch Crypto Trading in the UK: Report
26.2.2024
Brokerage firm OANDA is launching crypto trading in the UK and will be based in London, and the new business will be dubbed, “OANDA Crypto."
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OANDA Opens FCA-Registered Crypto Trading Platform in the UK
26.2.2024
OANDA Crypto is the summation of last year’s acquisition of a majority stake in FCA-registered crypto firm Coinpass, and will offer trading in over 63 cryptocurrency pairs, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Ripple
Nigeria’s Crypto Community Criticizes Government Stance on Exchanges
23.2.2024
Nigeria’s crypto community has slammed the recent anti-industry stance of a government that previously lifted the ban on crypto trading.
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Hong Kong Government Pushes for Licensing Bills on Stablecoin and OTC Crypto Trading
21.2.2024
The Hong Kong government aims to submit licensing bills for stablecoin and over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading frameworks in order to regulate the crypto industry and enhance investor protection.
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Switzerland’s Postfinance Launches Crypto Trading and Custody Service
21.2.2024
Swiss Post’s financial subsidiary, Postfinance, has launched a new cryptocurrency trading and custody service. Customers can use the service to “purchase or securely store an initial range of 11 cryptocurrencies at the click of a mouse or even set up a crypto saving plan,”...
Bill Ackman Labels Short-Term Crypto Trading As Speculative, Sees Long-Term Worth
21.2.2024
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman talked about his investment philosophy in a recent interview and briefly touched on cryptocurrencies.
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Australian Police Officer in Court for Stealing Nearly 82 BTC From Seized Drug Trafficker’s Wallet
20.2.2024
An Australian police officer recently appeared in a Melbourne court where he faced charges of stealing 81.616 bitcoins from a crypto wallet seized from drug traffickers. After initially blaming the drug traffickers,’ the Australian Federal Police later reopened the case after an expert found...
Robinhood’s Strong Crypto Performance Sets Positive Tone for Coinbase Earnings
14.2.2024
Coinbase shares rose 10% today after Robinhood’s Q4 2023 earnings report yesterday said that the popular trading app made a tidy profit from its crypto trading business. Robinhood declared its transactions-based revenues in Q4 2023 rose 8% compared to the same quarter the preceding year. In...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Contribute 5% of Crypto Trading Volume on Robinhood: CFO
14.2.2024
Robinhood on Tuesday revealed that about 5% of its total crypto trading activity originates from recently introduced spot Bitcoin ETFs. The remaining 95% still stems from spot trading conducted within the platform’s crypto division. During the quarterly earnings call, CFO Jason Warnick said...
Thailand Abolishes Value-Added Tax Previously Applicable on Digital Asset Trades
9.2.2024
The Thailand Finance Ministry has announced the removal of the previously applicable value-added tax on digital asset trading. This exemption, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, extends to regulated brokers, dealers, and authorized cryptocurrency exchanges. VAT Exemption to Bolster Thailand’s...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $45K; Crypto Trading Volumes Rise
8.2.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Feb. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Hong Kong Seeks Input on OTC Crypto Trading Rules
8.2.2024
Hong Kong on Thursday announced a consultation on regulating over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau consultation seeks to establish a conceptual framework for licensing virtual asset OTC services. Under the regime, operators would be mandated to obtain...
Crypto Trading Hits Busiest Pace Since June 2022
7.2.2024
January saw higher spot trading volume on centralized exchanges amid the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S
South Korea Imposes Stricter Punishments For Crypto Trading Offenses
7.2.2024
South Korea’s financial regulators have slated July 19 for the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act and the Virtual Asset Industry Supervision Regulations. According to local media outlets, The Financial Service Commission (FSC) disclosed on Feb 7 the date for both regulations...