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Crypto Exchange Liquid Hacked, Loses Millions in Various Currencies
19.8.2021
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid is suspending deposits and withdrawals after a security breach resulting in the loss of around an estimated $80 million in digital assets. The platform published the suspected hacker’s addresses and said it’s moving funds to cold storage. Hacker...
Binance Makes Regulatory Compliance Top Priority as the Crypto Exchange Pivots Into Financial Services Company
19.8.2021
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made regulatory compliance its top priority. The exchange is on a hiring spree to “significantly” add to its compliance and legal teams. “We are going through a pivot from a technology innovator into a financial services company, so...
Major Dutch Football Club PSV Hodls Bitcoin — Sponsorship to Be Paid Entirely in BTC
18.8.2021
Major Dutch football club PSV has signed a partnership deal with a crypto exchange and its sponsorship will be paid entirely in bitcoin. “PSV is the first club in the EU to receive the sponsorship amount in crypto,” said the football club. PSV Professional Football Club Will...
Former US Treasury official joins Binance to lead AML efforts
18.8.2021
Former IRS supervisor Greg Monahan replaces Karen Leong as the global money laundering reporting officer of Binance
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations
18.8.2021
U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Line, is currently available to Korean traders. Line’s...
Spanish officials issue warning on Huobi and Bybit crypto exchanges
17.8.2021
The National Securities Market Commission in Spain issued warnings on 11 entities for not being registered for investment services
Bank of America Sees Long Road Ahead for Coinbase to Become the ‘Amazon of Crypto Assets’
17.8.2021
Bank of America has initiated coverage of Coinbase Global. The bank has identified several factors that could boost Coinbase’s revenue. Regarding the crypto exchange’s plan to become “the Amazon of crypto assets,” Bank of America says it is “still in very early stages...
Intel Discloses Holding Coinbase Stake in Filing With SEC
14.8.2021
Computer chip manufacturer Intel Corp. has revealed it holds a stake in the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. The tech giant purchased the shares worth almost $800,000 after the digital asset trading platform went public earlier this year. Intel Acquires Shares of Crypto Exchange...
Binance halts KRW pairs amid tightening crypto exchange regulations in Korea
13.8.2021
The crypto exchange giant said the decision was part of efforts aimed at proactive compliance with regulatory demands
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Expands Crypto Business to Meet ‘Growing Demand’
13.8.2021
DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, has announced a series of milestones for its crypto business. Its brokerage arm has obtained preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore’s central bank, and its crypto exchange will start operating 24-7 to meet...
South African Expert Says Tax-Dodging Crypto Traders Face Heightened Jail Threat
13.8.2021
A South African tax expert, Thomas Lobban, has warned non-tax paying crypto traders that they now face possible jail time if the South African Revenue Services (SARS) decides to lay tax offense charges against them. He adds that this threat of jail time similarly applies to South African crypto...
Iran’s tax authority wants to legalize crypto exchanges
12.8.2021
The Iranian tax agency has called for establishing a legal framework for crypto trading platforms so they can be taxed properly
Kucoin Boss on Strategy After Hack: ‘We Chose to Act’
12.8.2021
Kucoin, one of the leading crypto exchanges, suffered a hacking incident in 2020 where over $250 million was stolen. However, immediately after the hacking was reported, Kucoin began cooperating with various players from the crypto industry. This cooperation ultimately led to the recovery of...
Soccer Giant AC Milan Seals Sponsorship Deal With Crypto Exchange Bitmex
12.8.2021
Italian soccer club AC Milan and Bitmex have reached a long-term partnership agreement that will put the logo of the cryptocurrency exchange on Milan’s jerseys. As part of the sponsorship deal, Bitmex will become Milan’s ‘official sleeve’ and ‘crypto trading’...
Kevin O’Leary Buys More Crypto, Gets Paid in Crypto, Partners With FTX Exchange
12.8.2021
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, is increasing his cryptocurrency allocation. He is also taking an equity stake in the FTX crypto exchange and has signed a multi-year deal to become its ambassador and spokesperson. He will be paid in crypto for his services. Kevin...
Commissioner Criticizes SEC for Taking Enforcement-Centric Approach to Crypto Regulation
11.8.2021
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has criticized the securities watchdog for focusing on enforcement actions in its oversight of the crypto industry. SEC Commissioner Slams Agency for Focusing on Enforcement Actions in Regulating Crypto Assets SEC Commissioner...
Indian crypto exchange becomes unicorn after $90M funding round
10.8.2021
CoinDCX's Series C funding was led by B Capital Group, a VC from Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin
Operating a crypto exchange in Japan is ‘rather tough,’ FSA chief admits
10.8.2021
Japan’s newly appointed Financial Services Agency Commissioner Junichi Nakajima believes Bitcoin is a quick way to transfer cash, but people use BTC for speculation and investment
SEC Fines Poloniex $10 Million for Operating Unregistered Cryptocurrency Exchange
9.8.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Poloniex with operating an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange. Poloniex has agreed to a cease-and-desist order and to pay $10.34 million. SEC Hits Poloniex With Cease-and-Desist Order, Penalties The SEC announced Monday that...
Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu raises $35M in Series A
9.8.2021
Pintu’s backers believe the exchange has the potential to become one of crypto’s leading brands in Indonesia and Southeast Asia more broadly