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SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations
23.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent Coinbase a “Wells notice” about potential violations of securities law. The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange noted that, unlike what SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said, the securities regulator “will not let crypto...
Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin
23.3.2023
Binance abolished almost all zero fee trading pairs from its platform after nine months, only keeping the promotion for the TUSD-bitcoin pair
SEC Sues Tron Founder Justin Sun for Market Manipulation and Offering Unregistered Securities
22.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, and the Tron Foundation, issuing charges for offering unregistered securities and market manipulation. Additionally, a group of influencers have been charged by the organization for promoting...
US lawmakers reiterate concerns about 'sham' crypto firm audits to PCAOB
22.3.2023
Two U.S. senators cited the collapse of FTX when writing to the PCAOB chair Erica Williams in January, but now suggest improper auditing could have affected three banks as well
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Suspends Algorand Staking Rewards
22.3.2023
Coinbase did not give a specific reason for terminating the rewards
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Suspends Algorand Staking Rewards
22.3.2023
Coinbase did not give a specific reason for terminating the rewards
Biggest Movers: XRP Surges to Strongest Point Since November
22.3.2023
Xrp moved to its highest point since November, as markets reacted to news suggesting a verdict could be near in Ripple’s case with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Cardano was also higher on Wednesday, hitting a one-month high. XRP XRP rose to its highest point since November...
Vladimir Putin Says Russia Wrote Off African Countries’ Debts Totaling Over $20 Billion in 2022
22.3.2023
African countries’ debts totaling more than $20 billion were written off in the past year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on March 20. Putin also revealed that trade between Russia and Africa had nearly reached $18 billion by the end of the year. According to the Russian leader,...
Crypto Exchange Bitget Invests $30M in Digital Wallet BitKeep
22.3.2023
Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget has invested $30 million in decentralized multi-chain wallet BitKeep to become its controlling stakeholder, according to a press release
Crypto Exchange Luno Rejigs Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing
22.3.2023
CEO Marcus Swanepoel is moving into a new role as executive chairman, and COO James Lanigan has been promoted to CEO
Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin
22.3.2023
Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds
Coinbase expands in the Brazilian market with Pix and Ebanx
22.3.2023
Coinbase has announced that it is expanding its presence in Brazil by integrating Pix and partnering with Ebanx. Coinbase already exists in Brazil, with several initiatives launched in the past. The development helps the venture better accomplish its mission of making the crypto economy accessible...
AllianceBlock announces strategic partnership with MEXC Global
22.3.2023
AllianceBlock has announced its strategic partnership with MEXC Global in a post on its official blog. The partnership lets MEXC, which is the best cryptocurrency exchange in Asia, add two important tools to its platform and deal with operational challenges. Initially, MEXC has access to a Nexera...
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores User Access to Half of Bitcoin Balances, Report
22.3.2023
Bitzlato users can now partially withdraw their bitcoin funds from the dismantled cryptocurrency exchange, according to a media report. The Russia-linked trading platform was targeted by Western law enforcement and had its France-based server infrastructure seized in January. Bitzlato Customers...
Japan’s Largest IT Service Provider Fujitsu Files Trademark Covering Crypto Trading Services
22.3.2023
Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that covers several cryptocurrency services. The application specifically mentions “financial management of crypto assets,” “financial exchange of crypto assets,”...
Crypto Exchange BitMEX's Acting CEO: We Have Gone Through the ‘Valley of Death’
21.3.2023
The trading platform is built for the current market situation and is now reaping those benefits, Stephan Lutz, says
Crypto Exchange OKCoin Suspends Trading of Miami and NYC CityCoins
21.3.2023
Crypto exchange Okcoin has suspended the trading of two Citycoins, MiamiCoin and NYCCoin, as of March 16, citing limited liquidity as the reason for the decision
Crystal Blockchain Study Reveals $16.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen Since 2011
21.3.2023
Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $16.7 billion in crypto assets have been stolen since 2011....
Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals
21.3.2023
Coinbase users in Brazil could previously only purchase crypto using credit cards
Mt. Gox creditor saga: What lessons has the Bitcoin community learned?
21.3.2023
The downfall of Mt. Gox continues to highlight the importance of greater transparency and accountability within the cryptocurrency industry