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CipherTrace Report: 2/3rd of the Exchanges Still Have Weak KYC
1.12.2019
Money Laundering has been one of the biggest accusations levied on cryptocurrencies. The argument was further intensified when US President Donald Trump tweeted that crypto/BTC is used for several social evils, including money laundering. Therefore, to have a clear picture of the issue...
Huobi Russia Announces Ruble Gateway and Initial Exchange Offering Service
29.11.2019
Huobi Russia now accepts ruble deposits and will soon have its own exchange token launchpad
China: 5 Crypto Exchanges Halt or Shut Services Amid Perceived Crackdown
29.11.2019
At least five Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have chosen to suspend or end services in line with Beijing’s purportedly toughened stance
Coinbase Acquires Prime Broker Tagomi for $150M: Source
29.11.2019
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired prime broker Tagomi for $150 million, a source told CoinDesk
Correction: Coinbase and Tagomi Deny Acquisition
29.11.2019
A prior report that Tagomi had been acquired by Coinbase was incorrect, according to spokespeople at both companies
Canadian Investment Firm 3iQ Files Prospectus for Bitcoin Fund
29.11.2019
Canadian investment firm 3iQ filed a prospectus for its publicly-traded Bitcoin fund
Little-Known Crypto Exchange With Ties to a Shanghai Firm Halts Services, Says CEO ‘Missing’
29.11.2019
IDAX, an obscure crypto exchange linked to a Shanghai firm, says its "global CEO has gone missing" and has halted services
Coinbase Patents AI Compliance System to Monitor and Flag Accounts
29.11.2019
Popular U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase received a patent November 19, for an AI-driven compliance system which would monitor customer accounts, flagging those deemed non-compliant and recategorizing them for corrective action. Described as a “compliance determination and enforcement...
Kraken, One of Oldest Bitcoin Exchanges, Joins Silvergate Exchange Network
28.11.2019
Kraken cryptocurrency exchange has joined crypto-focused Silvergate Bank’s Exchange Network
A Third of Crypto Exchanges Have Little or No KYC, Says CipherTrace
28.11.2019
Around one third of the top 120 exchanges are "weak" when it comes to know-your-customer (KYC) verification, while two-thirds "lack strong KYC policies," the firm said
European Crypto Exchange Bitbay Ends Monero Trading due to Anonymity Features
27.11.2019
Authorities around the world are trying to stamp out online anonymity in various ways, sacrificing users’ privacy for alleged security. One of these ways is forcing digital asset exchanges to drop support for some cryptos, as European venue Bitbay is now the latest to do with monero. Also...
South Korean Committee Passes Bill Enforcing FATF Crypto Rules
27.11.2019
South Korea’s national policy committee has passed an amendment establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies. It requires crypto exchanges and service providers to register with the country’s financial regulator and comply with the recommendations set by the Financial Action Task...
Goldman Sachs Alumnus: China Will Eventually Legalize Crypto Exchanges
26.11.2019
Before China legalizes cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto must become "a real asset class," according to a co-founder of a Singapore based hedge fund, Spartan Capital.
“There is nothing sinister or worrying about this round of crackdown, nor is this the first time it has happened in China,” but...
Another Crypto Exchange is Dropping Privacy Coin Monero Over Compliance Risk
26.11.2019
BitBay exchange is the latest to delist the privacy-focused monero cryptocurrency over AML concerns
Bankrupt DX Exchange Reportedly Didn’t Pay Israeli Suppliers and Employees
26.11.2019
It was recently reported that digital assets trading platform DX Exchange ceased operations and was looking for a way to exit the market via a merger or a sale. New details from Israel show that the exchange reportedly didn’t even have the cash flow to pay its suppliers and employees. Also...
Not Your Keys: 92% of Institutional Investors Keep Crypto on Exchanges
24.11.2019
Never mind the risk: crypto investors still prefer third-party custody
Localethereum Becomes Localcryptos and Adds BTC Trading
23.11.2019
P2P trading site Localethereum has rebranded to Localcryptos, allowing users to buy and sell both ETH and BTC without KYC. The platform has been providing peer to peer trading services for ethereum since 2017, but in a surprise announcement this week, the website revealed its new home...
What Indian Crypto Exchanges Are Doing to Protect P2P Users
23.11.2019
With the Supreme Court of India postponing the crypto hearing, the Indian crypto community is calling for better protection when trading on P2P platforms. Several top crypto exchanges in the country have shared their processes and policies they have implemented to protect their P2P platform users....
Bitcoin Drops to $7,000 as China Vows to ‘Dispose of’ Exchanges
22.11.2019
China seeks to reinforce the crypto trading ban
Fidelity Digital Assets to Sign Up Its First Crypto Exchange by End of the Year
22.11.2019
Fidelity Digital Assets expects to sign its first crypto exchange partner by year-end, giving clients access to a broader pool of liquidity