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Moscow Exchange Opts out of Russia’s Crypto Trading Program
9.9.2024
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest securities marketplace, will not participate in an experimental program for cryptocurrency trading, as confirmed by Nikolai Trunichkin, head of digital projects at the exchange. This decision follows the Russian State Duma’s July approval of...
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
8.9.2024
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t...
Arthur Hayes’ ‘sub $50K’ Bitcoin call, Mt. Gox CEO’s new exchange, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 1 – 7
8.9.2024
Arthur Hayes revealed he “took a cheeky short” on Bitcoin, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles will launch a new crypto exchange: Hodler’s Digest
New Synthetix app chain aims for cross-chain liquidity for SNX staking, perps
6.9.2024
Competition is mounting among DeFi derivatives protocols after Synthetix launched on Arbitrum in July
India reconsiders foreign crypto exchange registrations: Report
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is studying registration requests from four overseas crypto exchanges that were earlier banned for noncompliance with the country’s AML laws
Tether for treason in Taiwan, East’s crypto exchange resurgence: Asia Express
6.9.2024
China buys military secrets from Taiwanese soldiers with Tether; Asia’s crypto license barrage; scam victim under suspicion: Asia Express
Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange
5.9.2024
A plea deal filed in November 2023 asked prosecutors to consider that Changpeng Zhao was prohibited from “any present or future involvement in operating or managing” Binance
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Launch New Crypto Exchange With a Focus on Transparency
5.9.2024
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange named Ellipx later this month. Based in Poland, Ellipx aims to prioritize transparency and compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The platform...
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
5.9.2024
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing...
CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act
4.9.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail...
Mt. Gox Wouldn't Have Happened With Modern Tools, Mark Karpeles Says
4.9.2024
Former Mt. Gox CEO to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe
4.9.2024
EllipX will comply with EU's MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users
Ex-Mt Gox CEO to Launch New Crypto Exchange EllipX in Sept
4.9.2024
Ex-Mt.Gox CEO Mark Karpelès is reportedly planning to launch his new cryptocurrency exchange platform, called EllipX, towards the…
Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay
4.9.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66% of their INR balances. However, crypto trading on the platform will not resume for another six months. Wazirx Expedites...
Changenow Partners With Privacy Token Zano to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings
3.9.2024
Changenow has announced a strategic partnership with Zano Project, integrating the $ZANO cryptocurrency into its platform. This collaboration aims to expand the variety of digital assets available for exchange on Changenow, providing users with more options for seamless and secure transactions....
WazirX Hacker Moves 2600 Ethereum Worth $6.5M to Tornado Cash
3.9.2024
A wallet address linked to the hacker that stole over $234 million from Indian crypto exchange WazirX has…
Okx Approved to Provide Cross-Border Payment Services in Singapore
3.9.2024
Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly appointed CEO of Okx’s Singapore entity (Okx SG), highlighted the significance of this...
WazirX Hacker Starts to Move Stolen Ether Using Tornado Cash
3.9.2024
The Indian crypto exchange was hacked for over $230 million in July, and a restructuring process is underway in Singapore
SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday
OKX bags Singapore crypto license
2.9.2024
OKX Singapore also announced that it onboarded Gracie Lin, who previously worked at MAS, as its CEO.