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Bittrex Global is winding down its operations
21.11.2023
Bittrex Global has announced that it will wind down its operations effective December 4, 2023, at 18:00 UTC. The venture has urged its users to log in to their accounts and withdraw funds as soon as possible. That is the last date and time for customers to trade assets, following which...
Bittrex Global to Halt All Trading in December as it Winds Down Operations
21.11.2023
Source: ShutterStock Bittrex Global has announced to wind down most exchange operations and trading activities in the coming weeks. Effective December 4 at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Bittrex Global will disable all trading activity on its exchange and terminate client relationships. Following this date, users...
Bittrex Global announces all trading will be disabled as it winds down operations
20.11.2023
The announcement came roughly nine months after U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex said it would shutter operations in response to the country’s regulatory environment
WOO X Crypto Exchange Reopens Trading with Enhanced Security After Market Maker Breach
20.11.2023
Source: iStock/JuSun Crypto trading platform WOO X has resumed operations after one of its market markers saw a significant amount of crypto assets withdrawn due to a breach of its security system. “It is business as usual for WOO X, as WOO reassures users that all client assets remain secure...
Taiwanese Crypto Trading Firm Suspends Operations Following $26 Million Hack
20.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / Pete Linforth Taipei-based trading platform, Kronos Research has suffered a cybersecurity breach, leading to a staggering $26 million loss in crypto assets. The hack was first reported by crypto on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, mapping out the fund outflow and confirming its magnitude....
Nigeria’s Fintech Startup Paystack Cuts Workforce, 33 Employees to Depart
18.11.2023
The Nigerian fintech startup, Paystack, will be scaling down its operations outside Africa. In addition, Paystack will part ways with at least 33 employees based in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Co-founder Shola Akinlade has promised to help affected employees secure new roles elsewhere....
58 US Lawmakers Probe Biden and Yellen on Hamas’ Crypto Operations
17.11.2023
Fifty-eight U.S. lawmakers have probed President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding Hamas’ digital asset operations, as well as whether the U.S. has had success in seizing illicit cryptocurrencies. Despite reports that terrorist groups have raised millions in crypto,...
Dubai’s crypto regulator VARA switches leadership as it ramps up operations
16.11.2023
Outgoing head Henson Orser will remain a consultant after Matthew White takes over as the new CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations
16.11.2023
Paxos, a cryptocurrency brokerage firm, has received a preliminary license from regulators to offer digital payment token services in Singapore, the company said Wednesday in a statement
Manny Pacquiao Foundation to Use Shibarium For Fundraising and Operations
15.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao’s philanthropic foundation is set to use the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s blockchain Shibarium for fundraising and operational activities. Shibarium developers told CoinDesk that the Manny Pacquiao Foundation, founded by eight-division World Boxing Champion...
Poloniex to Resume Deposits and Withdrawal Services After $100 Million Exploit: Here’s More
15.11.2023
Source: Adobe Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has announced plans to resume operations after it suffered a major hack resulting in losses over $100 million. The exchange announced on Nov 15 that following restoration efforts after the hack, it will begin deposits and withdrawal services assuring...
Former Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao’s Foundation Will Use Shibarium for Its Operations
15.11.2023
The charitable foundation established by the eight-time WBC champion will use the Shibarium blockchain to optimize fundraising, distribution, and other operations
dYdX Chain Kickstarts Operations With Beta Mainnet Launch
15.11.2023
Source: dYdX Cosmos-based layer 1 dYdX Chain has achieved a significant milestone with the recent release of its beta mainnet phase, marking the start of a live trading interface propelled by a community governance vote. The Beta Stage is live on https://t.co/hUHzHf2j0R ???? After the dYdX...
Crypto Exchange Bitget to Cease Operations in Hong Kong – What’s Going On?
13.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Digital asset exchange Bitget has announced its planned exit from the Hong Kong market on December 13, 2023, citing certain business concerns. In a Nov 13 press release, the company revealed its plans to exit the Hong Kong market within a month as its local...
Bitget's Hong Kong Unit Halts Operations, Won't Apply for Crypto License
13.11.2023
BitgetX HK, which launched in April, is withdrawing from Hong Kong and will shut operations on Dec. 13
Binance to Halt Russian Ruble Deposits as Part of Exit Strategy from Russia
10.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / Paolinio Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced plans to cease the deposit of Russian rubles on its platform due to the discontinuation of operations in Russia. On November 11, the crypto exchange Binance announced that it would stop accepting...
China’s BTC Digital Bolsters Bitcoin Mining Capability with 220 Units – Crypto Mining Making a Comeback?
6.11.2023
BTC Digital, a Chinese Bitcoin mining firm with operations in the US, has announced the purchase of 220 Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro Bitcoin mining machines, bolstering its Bitcoin mining capabilities. According to an announcement from the firm, the machines, which are set to be delivered...
Block’s Q3 Earnings Show $2.42 Billion Bitcoin Revenue, Marking 37% Annual Growth
5.11.2023
Block Inc. reported an increase in third-quarter earnings, with total net revenue climbing to $5.62 billion, marking a 24% year-over-year growth. Setting aside its bitcoin operations, the company’s revenue saw a jump to $3.19 billion, up 16% from the previous year. The firm’s...
Darknet Drug Operations Hit as Feds Move to Seize $54 Million in Crypto Crime Bust
3.11.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday the seizure of 30,000 Ether (ETH), valued at over $54 million, that had allegedly been used for illegal narcotics distribution in New Jersey. The assets were traced back to Christopher Castelluzzo, who was involved in narcotics operations...
Marathon Digital and Nodal Power Unveil Methane-Fueled Bitcoin Mining Pilot in Utah
3.11.2023
On Thursday, Marathon Digital, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, announced its partnership with Nodal Power, revealing plans to initiate an innovative 280-kilowatt (kW) bitcoin mining pilot project in Utah. The project harnesses biogas, specifically methane from a landfill, to fuel...