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DEXs can’t be regulated like exchanges: Coinbase to SEC
15.6.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a letter from the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase claiming that the DEX cannot be controlled. The statement continues by saying that decentralized exchanges are not subject to the same laws as centralized exchanges, which were...
SEC responds to the last week’s Third Circuit’s decision
14.6.2023
The SEC responded formally to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling last week, which weakened its authority to take back money gained through violating securities laws. This decision diminished the SEC’s power to demand disgorgement, a key part of retrieving illegally obtained...
Binance.US to suspend USD deposit and halt fiat withdrawals
9.6.2023
Binance.US has announced that it will suspend the deposit of the US Dollar, and its banking partners will halt the withdrawal of fiat currency from the platform. This is tentatively expected to go into effect on June 13, 2023. Users of Binance.US are recommended to take appropriate actions before...
Binance to support the upcoming upgrade of the Ronin (RON) Network
8.6.2023
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has formally announced its support for the upcoming Ronin (RON) network upgrade and hard fork. This announcement is part of Binance’s commitment to providing its users with a seamless trading experience. The Ronin network...
Coinbase gets surrounded by US States following a SEC lawsuit
7.6.2023
Moments after the US Securities & Exchange Commission came after Coinbase for offering unregistered products and services, several US states have taken it upon themselves to pursue the allegations individually as well. Simply put, Coinabse is now facing more trouble with US states joining...
After Binance, Coinbase comes under the scrutiny of the SEC
7.6.2023
The US Securities & Exchange Commission has charged Coinbase with the allegations of failing to register the offering of staking-as-a-service. This is on top of not registering the buying and selling of securities. Coinbase, here, seems to be on the path of Binance, which was recently charged...
Binance entities and Changpeng Zhao come under SEC scrutiny
6.6.2023
The US Securities & Exchange Commission, also known as SEC, has announced that they have filed Section 13 charges against Binance, BAM Trading Services, and Changpeng Zhao for violating several security laws. A brief summary mentioned by the SEC states that the charges are related...
Paul Grewal aims for clear crypto rules in the US
6.6.2023
Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, has highlighted that his focus will be majorly on putting forward the point that crypto ventures need clear rules to operate in the region. Coinbase, founded in 2012, has more than 3,000 cryptocurrencies listed on the platform. It supports select...
Binance Futures delists and updates Margin tiers for perpetual contract
5.6.2023
Binance Futures has announced the closing of all the positions of USDⓈ-M 1000LUNCBUSD Perpetual Contract. It will simultaneously trigger the automatic settlement of the same as on June 08, 2023, effective 09:00 UTC. Once settled, the contract will be delisted instantly. Moreover, Binance Futures...
Three major advancements by OKX in recent days
2.6.2023
To start with, OKX has tabled a proposal that enables the community to stake BRC-20 and Bitcoin on the network. Stakers, in return, get a chance to earn passive income in the form of a BRC-30 token. Termed the Industry’s first BRC-30 token standard, the advancement brings forward a protocol...
Gemini to soon enter the UAE market
1.6.2023
Gemini has announced plans to enter the market of UAE, the United Arab Emirates, as a part of achieving its mission of global expansion. Per the announcement, Gemini will soon begin its operations after it has acquired all the necessary licenses. The goal is to serve customers in the UAE with...
BitFlyer joins the list to comply with Japan’s Travel Rule
1.6.2023
Japan is moving with the time to adopt cryptocurrency. However, digital asset transactions are not as secure as one assumes them to be. Hence, there are tons of improvements that governments of respective countries are looking to implement in the days to come. Japan, for one, has decided...
Former Coinbase manager & brother settling insider trading charges
31.5.2023
The SEC ( Securities and Exchange Commission) announced that Ishan and Nikhil Wahi have agreed to settle insider trading charges. The former Coinbase product manager and his brother have been charged with insider trading of at least 9 crypto assets. These cryptocurrencies were available on Coinbase...
VERSE goes live on Kucoin, announces Bitcoin.com
30.5.2023
Bitcoin.com has announced that its ecosystem’s native token, VERSE, is now live on the first exchange platform, which is Kucoin. Per the announcement, the first trading pair to go live is VERSE/USDT, marking a major milestone for the crypto community. VERSE going live at Kucoin enables Bitcoin.com...
Huobi appears at Wiki Expo in Singapore to drive Web3 adoption
30.5.2023
Huobi recently participated in the Wiki Expo, organized in Singapore, with the objective of exploring ways to drive the adoption of Web3. Huobi was present at the event as a strategic partner, marking a significant milestone for both. Wiki Expo centered around the theme of seeing as many ways...
ORDIUSD to go live for trading on May 30 at BitMEX
29.5.2023
Bitcoin Margined ORDI is scheduled to go live from trading at BitMEX on May 30, 2023, at 4:00 UTC. It will sport a maximum leverage of 50x, making it one of the highest position sizes in the industry. The first trading pair to go live on the platform will be ORDIUSD. XBT will be the …
Bitpanda advances the concept of digital investing by partnering with Coinbase
26.5.2023
Bitpanda has introduced its partnership with Coinbase to the community. The objective is to reach out to as many institutional clients of Coinbase as possible, enabling them to leverage the power of Investing as a Service, also known as IaaS. Institutional clients of Coinbase include banks...
OKX enhances its application for crypto trading in Hong Kong
25.5.2023
OKX is making sure it becomes the potential candidate to gain wider access to the market of Hong Kong. The most recent attempt is launching the enhanced version of its mobile application for customers, specifically in the said region, in accordance with the VASPs requirements. OKX is the second...
USDC trading goes live in Singapore via Coinbase
18.5.2023
Coinbase recently conducted a commissioned study, revealing that 25% of the residents of Singapore feel that cryptocurrency is the future of finance. The number is at par with the UK and higher than the UK, where only 17% share the sentiments. The study has also revealed that what keeps people from...
The Chamber of Digital Commerce backs Coinbase in SEC fight
17.5.2023
The Chamber of Digital Commerce is a leading digital asset and blockchain trading association that aims to promote the use and acceptance of blockchain and crypto-based technologies. It works closely with regulatory agencies, industries, and policymakers through advocacy and education. The digital...