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Malaysia Says Crypto Exchange Huobi Global Isn't Registered, Must Cease Operations
22.5.2023
The country's regulator told CEO Leon Li to ensure the website and mobile apps are disabled
Hotbit exchange halts operations, urges users to withdraw funds
22.5.2023
Hotbit said that centralized exchanges are becoming more cumbersome and highlighted that it is "unlikely to meet long-term trends."
The Kingdom of Bhutan’s Business Division Explores Crypto Ventures With Bitdeer Partnership
22.5.2023
A recent report reveals that Druk Holding & Investments (DHI), the business division of Bhutan’s Royal Government, is exploring crypto initiatives to enhance its portfolio expansion. DHI recently teamed up with Singapore-based crypto company Bitdeer to “jointly develop green...
Africa and Asia-Focused Fintech Jia Raises $4.3 Million in Seed Funding Round
21.5.2023
Jia, a blockchain fintech startup, recently revealed it has raised $4.3 million in a seed funding round which was led by the early-stage consumer crypto fund TCG Crypto. Jia has said it will use the funds raised to bolster its Kenyan and Philippines operations. Later, Jia will also use the capital...
Top Market Makers Jane Street and Jump Crypto Pare Down US Crypto Operations Amid Regulatory Pressure
10.5.2023
Two prominent market-making firms Jane Street Group and Jump Crypto are cutting back their digital asset trading activities in the US due to heightened regulatory pressure.
Jane Street is also scaling back its global crypto ambitions due to regulatory uncertainty, which makes it difficult for...
Marathon Digital announces immersion crypto mining operations in Abu Dhabi
9.5.2023
The mining firm expects the two facilities to be online by 2024 and produce a combined hash rate of roughly 7 EH/s
P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Resumes Operations, Led by Delaware Lawyer – Here's the Latest
9.5.2023
In a major update, leading peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange Paxful announced the resumption of its marketplace operations.
This is the first time the platform has been operating since April 2023.
Paxful digital asset exchange primarily facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other...
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