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Regulator Extends South Korean Crypto Exchanges’ AML Window by 6 Months
15.6.2021
South Korean crypto exchanges have been given a short extension in their race to get anti-money laundering (AML) protocols in place – although the nation’s top regulator has promised to place the industry under “intense scrutiny” in the months ahead.
The nation’s first piece of crypto-specific...
South Korea’s small crypto exchanges face increasing regulatory heat
14.6.2021
Stringent regulatory policies in South Korea could force many small- and medium-sized crypto exchanges out of the country
Thailand Bans Meme Coins, Fan Tokens, NFTs From Trading on Crypto Exchanges
12.6.2021
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has enacted new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. Certain types of cryptocurrencies, including meme coins, fan coins, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are prohibited to trade on crypto exchanges. Thailand Sets New Rules...
India Probes Cryptocurrency Exchange Wazirx in Chinese Money Laundering Case
12.6.2021
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has reportedly sent a notice to Wazirx, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (FEMA). The investigation was initiated “on the basis of the ongoing money-laundering investigation into...
Thai SEC bans exchanges from handling certain token types including NFTs
11.6.2021
Local exchanges now have until July 11 to update their rules for listing tokens to be in compliance with the SEC guidelines
NFT Roundup: Hoard Exchange’s New Marketplace, Enjin’s NFT-Powered Wellness App, Meme.com, and Much More
11.6.2021
While the cryptocurrency market is gradually reclaiming the market capitalization it lost in May, the NFT ecosystem is in full bloom. New projects and platforms are flooding the world of NFTs, bringing fans and collectors a wider ensemble of epic collectibles. In this NFT roundup, we take a look...
Korean Exchanges Running out of Options as More Banks Say No to Crypto
11.6.2021
The heat is on for South Korean exchanges, who have suffered a blow in their quest to gain banking contracts that will ultimately determine if they can keep operating after a slew of government regulations to police trading platforms comes into force on September 25.
After the country’s first piece...
New Player on the Market, TecraCoin – a Cryptocurrency That Tolerates Market Fluctuation
11.6.2021
The crypto market is busier than ever. More and more tokens and cryptocurrencies are flooding the exchanges and it’s getting difficult to recognize the best trading opportunities. The majority of tokens and altcoins available on the market fail to represent any real value. A...
Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Explore Entering Indian Crypto Market
10.6.2021
Several major global cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly exploring ways to enter the Indian crypto market. “The Indian market is huge and it is only starting to grow, if there was more policy certainty by now Indian consumers would have been spoilt for choice in terms of exchanges because...
Chinese search engines block results for top crypto exchanges
9.6.2021
Typing in the keywords for crypto exchanges Binance, OKEx and Huobi on Chinese search engines is currently pulling up no results
Coinbase Says Interest From Pension Funds and Hedge Funds Has Skyrocketed, Institutional Holdings Soar 170%
9.6.2021
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed record growth in its institutional business. “This year, interest from pension funds and hedge funds has skyrocketed, supported by the roll-out of crypto-ETPs as well as an increased understanding of the crypto economy,”...
Kenyan Banks Warn Clients Against Crypto Trading
8.6.2021
A few Kenyan banks have started sending out warning alerts to clients engaged in cryptocurrency trading to be wary of the associated risks. These warnings have reportedly been sent to clients who have “used their credit and debit cards to buy cryptocurrencies on crypto exchanges.”...
South Korea moves to ban cross trading for crypto exchanges
7.6.2021
South Korean crypto exchanges are groaning under a new proposal that will prevent them from converting trading fees to fiat currency
Weibo Cracks Down Crypto Related Accounts as China Strengthens Its Anti Crypto Stance
7.6.2021
Sina Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, banned the accounts of several key cryptocurrency and defi influencers in the country yesterday, according to reports from local sources. This might be a continuation of the anti-crypto stance the Chinese state has been exerting since 2013, and more...
Get an Edge in Crypto With Trading on Multiple Exchanges
7.6.2021
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com.
Cryptocurrency investors typically trade on multiple venues, whether pure digital asset platforms, fiat-to-crypto exchanges, or any other variations....
‘Blogger by Day, Trader by Night,’ Binance Runs Advertising Campaign in Major Ukrainian Cities
6.6.2021
An advertising campaign across some of Ukraine’s most populous cities is now aiming to attract new traders to the world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance. The Eastern European nation is known as a promising market and a leader in terms of cryptocurrency adoption. Binance...
Lawsuit Accuses Korean Crypto Exchange of $3.5 Billion Scam, Tens of Thousands Defrauded
5.6.2021
A class action lawsuit has been filed in South Korea accusing cryptocurrency exchange V Global of defrauding investors. The police reportedly estimate that 69,000 people have invested with the crypto exchange and the damage amounts to 3.8 trillion won. Crypto Exchange Sued for Defrauding Investors...
Localbitcoins Adds Bitcoin Cash and Other Cryptocurrencies as Payment Methods
5.6.2021
Localbitcoins, one of the biggest P2P exchanges in the world, has added Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies as payment methods to acquire Bitcoin on its platform. This marks a clear departure from the earlier position of the company, which hadn’t added new payment methods and had remained...
South Korea’s Financial Regulator Holds Closed-Door Meeting With 20 Crypto Exchanges
5.6.2021
Regional reports disclose South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) had a closed-door meeting with roughly 20 different cryptocurrency exchanges on June 3. The report highlights that virtual asset business operators (VASPs) that attended the meeting all had ISMS (Information Security...
S Korean Regulator Holds ‘Significant’ Meeting with 20 Crypto Exchanges
4.6.2021
The South Korean government finally appears to be ready to move to address criticism regarding its “inertia” over the formation of new crypto regulation. And to do so, it appears to have begun communicating directly with exchanges it believes stand a chance of meeting regulatory guidelines in time...