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Crypto investment platform Fasset granted operational license in Dubai
30.11.2023
Fasset has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from regulators in Dubai, allowing it to perform broker-dealer services legally in the area
Turkish Crypto Exchange Associated with Hull City Sponsorship at Center of Fraud Scandal
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Husamex The owner of the cryptocurrency exchange Tomya, which sponsors the sports team of the famous television producer Acun Ilıcalı, Hull City, Yavuz Usta, and economist Ece Pulaş, have been arrested as part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Büyükçekmece Public...
FTX Granted Court Approval to Liquidate $744 Million Grayscale Trust Assets
30.11.2023
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX just has received approval from a bankruptcy court to sell its stakes in digital trusts managed by Grayscale Investments, according to a bankruptcy court document filed on Friday. This move is part of FTX’s strategic efforts to repay billions owed...
Brazilians may soon need to stump up taxes on crypto held abroad
30.11.2023
The new rules would make income from crypto held on exchanges outside Brazil taxable at the same rate as local income
Binance will end support for BUSD stablecoin in December
29.11.2023
Many users' Binance USD balances will automatically be converted into First Digital USD starting on Dec. 31
Binance to End Support for BUSD Stablecoin, Remaining Balances Converted to FDUSD
29.11.2023
Binance ends BUSD support and transitions to FDUSD stablecoin after regulatory troubles. Image by maurice norbert, Adobe Stock. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced today in a blog post that it will end support for its Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin on December 15. The move comes after...
Poloniex to Resume Withdrawals Starting With TRX After $100M Hack
29.11.2023
Poloniex is resuming operations following a recent hack of exchange hot wallets. Image by Rafael Henrique, Adobe Stock. Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex announced today that it will begin gradually resuming withdrawal and deposit services starting November 30. This comes after the platform suffered...
Poloniex prepares to resume withdrawals after $100M hack
29.11.2023
Poloniex says it will start resuming deposits on Nov. 30 with Tron (TRX), the cryptocurrency of Justin Sun-founded Tron blockchain
SEC in Philippines: Binance is Operating Without a License – Here’s the Latest
29.11.2023
Source: Iryna Budanova/Adobe The Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines has warned users that cryptocurrency exchange, Binance is operating without the required license. In a Nov 28 press release, the regulator stated that the exchange lacks authorization to sell securities to...
Ronaldo faces lawsuit over Binance promotion
29.11.2023
There is a big class lawsuit involving Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous football stars in the world nowadays. In this case, plaintiffs, including Michael Sizemore, Mikey Vongdara, and Gordon Lewis, assert that they have suffered these financial losses due to having Ronaldo promote...
Binance operates without license in Philippines, regulator says
29.11.2023
According to the Philippines SEC, entities involved in promoting or trading on Binance could face up to 21 years of imprisonment and $90,000 penalties
SEC seeks public input on Franklin Templeton, Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs
29.11.2023
The request for public comment are standard for ETFs under review and have an open period of 35 days
Coinbase warns customers about subpoena in apparent CFTC Bybit probe
28.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit restricts use in the United States, although it may be possible to get around it
Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance.US chair
28.11.2023
The former Binance CEO faces one felony count in the United States as part of a settlement with local officials and regulators
Hong Kong Police Receive 145 Complaints of Hounax Crypto Scam Totaling $18.9M
28.11.2023
Hong Kong authorities confirm 145 victims and nearly $19 million lost in crypto scam involving unlicensed exchange Hounax. Image by Alexey Novikov, Adobe Stock. Authorities in Hong Kong have confirmed that 145 individuals filed complaints regarding losses from an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange...
Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption
28.11.2023
Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked by regulation and taxation beginning?
Hong Kong authorities say 145 victims and $18.9M lost in Hounax scam
28.11.2023
Authorities in Hong Kong confirmed there were 145 affected users scammed on the unlicensed crypto exchange Hounax, resulting in $18.9 million in lost funds
Coinbase to attend Global Investment Summit in the UK
28.11.2023
Brian Armstrong, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Coinbase has confirmed that he has been invited to attend the Global Investment Summit. It is a fintech event hosted by the UK Government and led by their Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The overall objective is to bring together a group...
Binance CEO outlines plan for crypto exchange after CZ steps down
27.11.2023
Richard Teng became CEO of crypto exchange Binance after Changpeng Zhao agreed to step down as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Nov. 21
Binance-linked HKVAEX still preparing to apply for license in Hong Kong
27.11.2023
HKVAEX and VAEXC are different crypto platforms in Hong Kong and have nothing to do with each other, a HKVAEX representative said