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Coinbase Is Testing Clearview’s Controversial Facial Recognition Technology
28.2.2020
A Coinbase spokesperson said customer data had not been used in its trial of the tech
Crypto Exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex Suffer Simultaneous DDoS Attacks
28.2.2020
Bitfinex and OKEx were hit by DDoS almost simultaneously
Major Crypto Exchanges Bitfinex and OKEx Hit by Traffic Denial Attacks
28.2.2020
Both cryptocurrency exchanges have reported distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on their systems in the last 24 hours
From Single Key to Sophisticated Computation: The Evolution of Crypto Exchange Custody
28.2.2020
When the first cryptocurrency exchanges sprung up in late 2010, multisig wallets had yet to be invented. As a result, a single private key was commonly used to control all customer funds. Today, multisig has been complemented by sophisticated solutions such as Unbound Tech’s CASP, which uses...
Ether Futures Volume on FTX Hit Record Highs
27.2.2020
Hong Kong-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX saw record volumes in ether futures on Wednesday amid sell-off in cryptocurrency’s price
Hong Kong to Consider Additional FATF-Style Regulations for Crypto Exchanges
27.2.2020
Hong Kong may soon bolster its policing of the cryptocurrency sector to better conform with international anti-money-laundering norms
Swiss Stock Exchange Partners with Omniex to Access Crypto Exchanges
26.2.2020
The partnership will provide SIX and SDX with a gateway to cryptocurrency exchanges and market makers
Bitcoin in INR: Binance, Wazirx, Cashaa, Zebpay Announce New Offers for India
26.2.2020
Several cryptocurrency exchanges in India have recently stepped up their offerings as they wait for the supreme court’s decision on the RBI ban. Binance and Wazirx have made some improvements to their platforms, Cashaa is waving some fees, and Zebpay has announced zero fees on a trading pair...
Starkware Wants to Bring Security and Scalability to Crypto Exchanges
25.2.2020
Starkware, led by Zcash founding scientist, wants to deliver security and scalability to crypto exchanges, protecting users from hackers & exit scams
Binance-Backed FTX Exchange Seeks Billion-Dollar Valuation in Equity Token Sale
25.2.2020
FTX claims its high-growth rate justifies its billion-dollar valuation
Singapore’s Court of Appeals Rules Quoine Exchange in Breach of Contract in Landmark Crypto Case
25.2.2020
Singapore's Court of Appeals ruled against digital currency exchange Quoine on Monday in a landmark case relating to a breach of contract that saw the platform unlawfully reverse seven trades
Crypto Exchanges Need Common Messaging to Comply With Travel Rule
25.2.2020
From ATMs to cargo containers, standards make global commerce work. The same goes for crypto, which needs standards to comply with anti-money laundering rules
CoolBitX Raises $16.7M to Make Crypto More Bank-Friendly
25.2.2020
In 2020, the startup’s focus is on new products and features that comply with new rules from the Financial Action Task Force
How to Anonymously Buy Bitcoin Online and in Person
24.2.2020
Buying bitcoin is a bit like buying contraception: it’s a basic human right, you should be entitled to do so privately, and it’s nobody’s business what you plan to do with it. Whether you’re buying bitcoin to set aside for a rainy day or to expend immediately in a fit...
Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in Hong-Kong Dollars
24.2.2020
The exchange has opened a fiat gateway for Hong Kong dollars, serving a jurisdiction in which banking services for crypto firms are notoriously tough to find
Binance Is Not Under Our Jurisdiction, Says Malta Regulator
21.2.2020
The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports that Binance has ever fallen under local jurisdiction
Fidelity International Invests $14M in Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Operator
21.2.2020
Fidelity International, a spin-off of the U.S. financial services giant Fidelity Investments, has invested $14 million in Hong Kong-based BC Group, which operates crypto exchange OSL
Insolvent Exchange FCoin Had Bitcoin Outflow Problems Just Two Months After Launch: Report
21.2.2020
The exchange, which revealed its insolvency this week, may have already had issues as early as July 2018
Riot Blockchain Plans Sale of Crypto Exchange as It Invests More Millions in Bitcoin Mining
21.2.2020
The Nasdaq-listed company is installing thousands of new Antminer devices from Bitmain at its Oklahoma facility
In Response to Bitcoin, Central Bank of Brazil Presents Instant Payment System Pix
21.2.2020
Banco Central do Brasil has started testing a new payment network with the promise to offer Brazilians near instant transactions and many new services. Portrayed as a response to Bitcoin, the Pix system will be mandatory for major financial institutions to ensure wide coverage. The project aims...