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Crypto exchange Binance among firms eyeing new stablecoins in Japan
26.9.2023
Binance and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) are exploring the issuance of Yen and other foreign currency-denominated stablecoins in Japan
Microstrategy Acquires 5,445 More Bitcoin — Total Holdings Climb to 158,245 BTC
26.9.2023
Microstrategy has acquired 5,445 more bitcoin, bringing the company’s total holdings to 158,245 BTC. According to the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the additional bitcoins were acquired during the period between Aug. 1 and Sept....
Former SEC Official Urges DOJ Action Against Crypto Industry — Says Crypto Grifters Need Threat of Prison Time
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute more crypto firms. “The stark reality is that the SEC is merely a civil enforcement agency. And until crypto-grifters face the threat of...
Crypto exchange Binance reopens exchange services in Belgium
26.9.2023
In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium "with immediate effect," leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity
Former FTX Law Firm Denies Role in Collapse; Challenges Allegations as ‘Fatally Deficient’ in Court Motion
26.9.2023
San Francisco-based law firm Fenwick & West LLP is denying allegations from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that the firm provided legal advice enabling the alleged fraud that led to the cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse. In a recent court filing, Fenwick & West asserts the allegations...
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: September 25, 2023
25.9.2023
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here....
Tron Founder Justin Sun Says HTX Exchange Hacked, Loses 5,000 ETH
25.9.2023
According to several posts on the social media platform X written by Tron founder Justin Sun, the crypto exchange HTX (formally Huobi) was hacked for 5,000 ether. Despite the loss, Sun contends that user funds on the exchange are safe and the “platform is operating completely...
Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says
25.9.2023
HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun
Huobi Global hacked for $7.9M: Report
25.9.2023
HTX crypto exchange has been hacked, but it claims to know the identity of the attacker
Binance exit aftershock: Can one resignation tip the crypto trust scales?
25.9.2023
The announcement of yet another top figure departing Binance coincided with an increased outflow of funds from the crypto platform. But can one executive resignation really have such an impact?
Decentralized Exchange Mixin Kernel Confirms Hack on Its Platform Involving Approximately $200M
25.9.2023
Mixin Kernel confirmed on Sept. 25 that it was the victim of a hacking attack which had resulted in the loss of assets on the mainnet. The decentralized exchange said it has since suspended deposit and withdrawal services and only expects to restore normal services once a probe into the incident...
Upbit initiates manhunt after a fraudulent deposit
25.9.2023
Upbit, the largest crypto exchange platform in South Korea, has suffered a malicious attack on the network, and this attack can only be described as awkward for the platform. Reportedly, someone has deposited fake coins in over 100k accounts. These have later been realized as genuine deposits...
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....
Crypto Exchange Upbit Resumes Aptos Withdrawals After Resolving Scam Token Issue
25.9.2023
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has resumed Aptos (APT) deposits and withdrawals after a temporary halt prompted by a scam token infiltration.
On September 24, the Korean exchange abruptly paused Aptos withdrawals and deposits due to an "abnormal deposit attempt," sparking an immediate...
HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms
25.9.2023
In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms
JPEX scandal masterminds still at large as 11 suspects taken into custody: Report
25.9.2023
Hong Kong police said the leaders of the JPEX crypto exchange are still at large and are now enlisting the help of Interpol to track them down
Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspending Services in UK to Comply With New Regulations
25.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is suspending services in the U.K. next month in order to comply with the new rules set by Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). “The suspension will allow the company to focus its efforts and resources to best meet...
Crypto exchange Upbit stems fake APT token flood, resumes services
25.9.2023
The newly created fake APT token called “ClaimAPTGift.com” made its way to 400,000 Aptos wallets, and users found they were able to deposit and sell it on the exchange
Coinbase Becomes Registered Crypto Exchange in Spain
24.9.2023
Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from the Bank of Spain, making it a registered crypto exchange in the country.
In a Friday blog post, the largest cryptocurrency in the US revealed its expansion across Europe, saying that Spanish users can now confidently...
Bitcoin ETFs Explained: A Closer Look at BTC Exchange-Traded Products
24.9.2023
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that track the price of bitcoin have become a popular means for mainstream investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market without directly owning bitcoin. Though the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S....