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Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber raises $260M
6.10.2021
Valued at $1.9 billion, CoinSwitch Kuber has become the largest crypto company in India, CEO Ashish Singhal said
Robinhood launches 24/7 phone support, crypto users included
5.10.2021
An influx of new users to the trading app and high demand for crypto products had previously resulted in longer customer service wait times
Kraken Partners with Triton to Broadcast Poker Event
5.10.2021
Kraken and Triton have joined hands to host the biggest buy-in poker tournament ever televised. The tournament, Triton Million: A Helping Hand for Charity, will gather 54 amateur and professional poker players. Held by Triton Poker, the event boasts of an entry fee of 1,050,000 pounds. The previous...
Korean crypto exchange Upbit to halt withdrawals for unverified users
4.10.2021
Major South Korean crypto trading platform Upbit will start gradually limiting services for unverified users this week
BitOasis crypto exchange to help Dubai Police spread fraud awareness
4.10.2021
BitOasis has partnered with the Dubai Police Force to establish safety regulations around crypto investments in the region, according to the exchange's CEO
BitMart Makes Solster (STR) Staking Available
4.10.2021
Bitmart has announced that it has activated its staking procedures for Solster Staking on the 1st of October, 2021. It will give users access to staking STRs via Bitmart and help them reap profits up to 30 percent per month. The participation process is simple. To participate in Solster staking...
Coinbase Reveals Massive Hack of User Accounts: Over 6,000 Customers Lost Funds
2.10.2021
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that at least 6,000 users were victims of a hacking campaign to gain unauthorized access to the accounts of Coinbase customers. The hackers also took advantage of a flaw in Coinbase’s SMS Account Recovery process to gain access...
Uzbekistan Warns Citizens to Avoid Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchanges
2.10.2021
A government agency in Uzbekistan has published a list of unauthorized crypto exchanges that residents of the country have been advised to avoid. The trading platforms collect personal data and bear no responsibility for the cryptocurrency transactions, officials have warned. Authorities...
Massive airdrop and AXS staking catapult Axie Infinity to a new all-time high
2.10.2021
Axie Infinity's price surged to a record high above $118 following the release of a huge airdrop to early supporters and the launch of staking for AXS token
Crypto Exchange Bitbay Passes Audit Under Estonia’s Tougher New Regulations
1.10.2021
Bitbay has become a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Estonia which introduced stricter rules for the industry last year. The European trading platform has recently passed an independent audit that confirmed its “solvency, security and fiscal responsibility.” Audit Examines...
Singapore finance authority grants licenses to Independent Reserve and DBS
1.10.2021
DBSV and Independent Reserve previously received MAS’ in-principle approvals to provide digital payment token services
DeFi and DEX volumes soar amid China's crypto ban and ongoing US regulation
1.10.2021
Data shows that crypto holders are increasingly shifting to DeFi protocols and DEXs as China continues its cryptocurrency crackdown and fears of heavy-handed regulation scare US-based traders
Rari, Telos and Polymath rally as Bitcoin price hits $44K
30.9.2021
RGT, POLY and TLOS secure double-digit gains as investor sentiment rises after the Fed says it will not ban cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin briefly reclaims $44,000
Ethereum bears look to score on Friday’s $340M weekly ETH options expiry
30.9.2021
Derivatives data shows bears have sufficient incentives to keep ETH price below $3,000 heading into Friday’s $340 million options expiry
CFTC Charges 14 Trading Platforms Offering Crypto-Related Investments
30.9.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged 14 trading platforms that claim to offer crypto-related investments but have either failed to register with the CFTC or falsely claimed to be registered. These websites also exhibit other signs of being scams. 14 Entities Charged by CFTC...
How Binance Helps Legal Authorities Take Down Cybercriminals Laundering Illicit Funds
30.9.2021
According to the latest UN statistics, global money laundering transactions reach up to $2 trillion a year. A small fraction of that huge amount passes through the digital assets ecosystem, and responsible actors in it are working to bring that down even more. As the world’s leading...
CoinEx crypto exchange to remove all mainland China users in October
30.9.2021
CoinEx previously blocked access and terminated the registration of new users from mainland China in March 2019
Kraken Charged by CFTC Over Margined Crypto Transactions, $1.25 Million Penalty Imposed
29.9.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Payward Ventures, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, “for illegally offering margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets, including bitcoin, and failing to register.” CFTC Charges Kraken, Imposes...
GameFi Zone by OKEx Goes Live on DeFi Hub
29.9.2021
OKEx recently announced the launch of its dedicated GameFi center on DeFi Hub. The latest game center will act as the GameFi sector’s portal into the crypto sector. In addition, it will allow customers to discover popular and latest play-to-earn blockchain-based game titles. Traders and DeFi...
CFTC hits Kraken with $1.25M in fines over alleged illegal offering
28.9.2021
“Margined, leveraged or financed digital asset trading offered to retail U.S. customers must occur on properly registered and regulated exchanges in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations,” said Vincent McGonagle, the CFTC’s acting director of enforcement