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Binance Crypto Exchange Gauges Complete Exit from Russian Market Amid Sanctions
29.8.2023
Binance is reportedly considering a complete withdrawal from the Russian market amid growing Western sanctions on the country.
On Monday, an exchange spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal that Binance is exploring all possible options, including a full exit from Russia.
"All options are...
Indian Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Cuts Support Team, Citing Market Doldrums
29.8.2023
The crypto investment platform laid off 44 people, or nearly 7% of its employees, about three weeks ago
dYdX to unlock 6.52M tokens worth $14M for community treasury, rewards
29.8.2023
Out of the lot, 2.49 million DYDX tokens — worth $5.36 million — will be allocated to the community treasury. The treasury funds contributor grants, community initiatives and liquidity mining among other programs
SEC Charges Impact Theory in First NFT-Related Lawsuit Over Unregistered Token Sales
28.8.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Los Angeles-based media company Impact Theory with offering and selling unregistered securities in the form of crypto asset tokens. Notably, this marks the SEC’s first lawsuit targeting an NFT offering. SEC Sues Impact Theory Over $30M...
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: August 28, 2023
28.8.2023
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....
Binance leaving Russian market is 'on the table': Report
28.8.2023
A Binance spokesperson reportedly said the global cryptocurrency exchange was considering all options in regards to Russia, “including a full exit”
Binance says it 'continues to serve' Belgian users via Poland entity
28.8.2023
In June, Belgium’s financial regulator ordered Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and custody wallet services, citing violations of the country’s AML and CFT requirements
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
28.8.2023
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $30 million —...
Authorities order South Korean crypto platforms to maintain reserves
28.8.2023
Crypto exchange platforms in South Korea have been instructed by relevant authorities to maintain reserves with Korean banks. This pertains to the intention of the government to protect those who are venturing out on the path to build a portfolio with digital tokens. Per the instructions, crypto...
Binance Removes Sanctioned Russian Banks From P2P Platform
28.8.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has dropped Russian banks under sanctions from the payment options on its peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. Russian traders can no longer use cards issued by these banks to make payments while transactions in foreign fiat currencies are also restricted for them. Binance No Longer...
FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
27.8.2023
FTX's decision was undertaken as a proactive measure aimed at preventing the occurrence of any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack
Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
26.8.2023
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands. Furthermore, these mining operations have reportedly been...
Judge Denies CEL Valuation Boost; Evades CEL’s Security Classification in Celsius Saga
26.8.2023
In the unfolding saga of the Celsius bankruptcy case, a proposal was presented to elevate the defunct crypto enterprise’s native token, CEL, to a valuation of $0.80 each. Yet, the overseeing U.S. bankruptcy judge, Martin Glenn, dismissed this proposal. Consequently, Celsius’s...
Judge Cites Ripple Case in Rejecting CEL's Security Classification in Bankruptcy Proceedings
26.8.2023
A bankruptcy judge has refused to determine whether CEL, the native token of Celsius, should be classified as a security, citing the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Otis Davis, one major CEL token order, had previously asked the judge...
Binance Renames Russian Bank Cards Amid US Sanctions Probe, Report
26.8.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has replaced the names of cards issued by Russian banks with colors, Russian media revealed amid reports of a U.S. investigation into potential sanctions violations. The changes concern the ruble exchange feature on Binance’s peer-to-peer platform. Russian Traders on Binance...
Hashdex joins race for spot Bitcoin ETF with unique strategy
26.8.2023
Hashdex's approach differs from recent filings as it won't depend on the Coinbase surveillance sharing agreement, opting to acquire spot Bitcoin from physical exchanges within the CME market
Dubai Crypto Exchange BitOasis Secures Investment from Jump Capital and Wamda – Here's the Latest
26.8.2023
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange BitOasis has secured a round of funding from a group of investors, including Indian digital-asset platform CoinDCX.
According to a Friday report from Bloomberg, the specific terms of the deal and the valuation of the exchange have not been disclosed.
The...
Mastercard and Binance Ending Partnership for Crypto Cards
26.8.2023
Mastercard and crypto exchange Binance are ending their partnership for crypto cards. According to the payment giant, the decision will affect all four of Mastercard’s co-branded crypto card programs with Binance in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Bahrain. Partnership Between Mastercard...
Visa And Mastercard Distancing Themselves From Binance Unlikely to Hurt the Crypto Exchange: Experts
25.8.2023
The decision comes only weeks after Binance has been grappling with multiple legal challenges in the U.S
Bitfinex Crypto Exchange Collaborates with Turkey's Second-Largest Bank to Offer Free Turkish Lira Deposits
25.8.2023
Crypto trading platform Bitfinex has unveiled a feature that allows its Turkish customers to directly deposit Turkish Lira into their accounts without incurring any charges....
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