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Binance Announces Lightning Network Withdrawal Implementation Amidst Bitcoin Network Congestion Issues
9.5.2023
Binance has announced its intention of implementing Lightning Network, a layer 2 Bitcoin scaling protocol, on its platform after experiencing an episode of congestion regarding withdrawals on the Bitcoin network. The exchange had to pause bitcoin withdrawals twice due to a large backlog...
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Following SEC Lawsuit
9.5.2023
Bittrex Inc., the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware after being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to register with the regulator. The exchange reportedly has over 100,000 creditors and liabilities ranging...
Paxful restarts marketplace operations for the first time since April
8.5.2023
Amid the suspended service, Ray Youssef said he had made his "final act" as CEO after helping unfreeze 88% of certain users’ accounts
Coinbase execs visit UAE to test potential of 'strategic hub' for international operations
8.5.2023
“I think the U.S. right now is a little bit behind in terms of regulatory clarity and some of the rhetoric from the top," said Brian Armstrong at the Dubai Fintech Summit
Bitdeer to Raise $500M for Bhutan Crypto Mining Operations in Deal With Government
3.5.2023
Bitdeer said the agreement marks "a crucial expansion into Asia" and expects fundraising efforts to commence this month
Bhutan's DHI and Bitdeer to raise $500M to develop sustainable mining operations
3.5.2023
DHI CEO Ujjwal Deep Dahal said that the partnership will contribute to a more sustainable domestic economy in Bhutan
Today in Crypto: Binance to Begin Japan Operations, Millennials are Dominant Crypto Enthusiast Group, Canadian Police Issue Warnings After a $7.5M Scam, Hamas Stops Crypto Donations
28.4.2023
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Binance Japan Will Start Operations After June
28.4.2023
The world's largest crypto exchange acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November
Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity
27.4.2023
Bit4You suspended operations on April 26 amid CoinLoan insolvency investigation by Estonian regulators
Crypto exchange Roqqu receives South African approval to expand operations
20.4.2023
Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu received the green light to operate in South Africa, providing on and off-ramps to South Africa's Rand currency
Venezuelan Crypto Exchange CoinCoinX ‘Temporarily’ Halts Operations – What’s Going On?
19.4.2023
The Venezuelan crypto exchange CoinCoinX says that it has “temporarily stopped” operations amid reports users cannot make withdrawals on its platform.
It is a move that has reportedly left “thousands” of customers unable to access their funds.
In a tweeted statement, the exchange said that users’...
SEC charges Bittrex & its former CEO for unregistered operations
18.4.2023
William Shihara, the former CEO of Bittrex, and the cryptocurrency asset trading platform Bittrex have recently been charged by the SEC. The commission has charged the parties for running an unregistered broker, clearing agency, and national securities exchange. A couple of weeks ago, Bittrex...
SEC charges Bittrex with unregistered operations, calls six tokens securities
17.4.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against the Seattle-based exchange as Bittrex prepares to stop offering services in the United States
Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Nigerian Crypto and Web3 Startup Lazerpay Shuts Down After Failing to ‘Close a Successful Funding Round’
15.4.2023
The Nigerian crypto and Web3 startup Lazerpay announced on April 13 that it will cease operations. Co-founder and CEO Njoku Emmanuel said the decision to cease operations was made after Lazerpay failed to successfully close a funding round. The CEO also said he is ready to listen to offers from...
Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Paxful to Suspend Operations
4.4.2023
A message from CEO Ray Youssef cited key staff departures and regulatory challenges
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Shuts Down US Operations Due to Regulatory Uncertainty
2.4.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is shutting down its U.S. operations due to “continued regulatory uncertainty” as U.S. regulators increase their enforcement efforts against cryptocurrency trading platforms. Regulatory requirements currently “are often unclear and enforced without...
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Pulls the Plug on US Operations Amid Challenging Regulatory Environment – Here's the Latest
1.4.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is shutting down US operations, citing increasing regulatory pressure and a lack of clear regulatory requirements.
In a Friday blog post, Bittrex co-founder Richie Lai said the exchange will halt operations in the US by late April. He added that US users won't...
Crypto exchange Bittrex to wind down operations in the US
31.3.2023
The exchange shared that all customer funds are safe but advised its U.S. customers to withdraw their funds by April 30, 2023
Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Wind Down U.S. Operations Next Month
31.3.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex will shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years of operation, the company announced on Friday