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Vitalik Buterin divulges the 'largest remaining challenge' in Ethereum
23.1.2023
While the concept of stealth addresses appears complex in theory, Buterin previously described it as a “low-tech approach” compared to other Ethereum privacy solutions
US Authorities Charge Mango Markets Attacker — Defendant Arrested, Detained in Puerto Rico
23.1.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have charged an alleged attacker who stole $116 million from crypto trading platform Mango Markets. The defendant has been arrested and is currently detained...
Binance Banking Partner to Ban Crypto Trading Transfers Under $100K
22.1.2023
Clients of one of the banks facilitating fiat operations with Binance will not be able to trade crypto through SWIFT transfers of less than $100,000. The transaction minimum, aimed at reducing exposure to digital assets, will be introduced by the financial institution in February. Bank Working With...
Examining the Holdings of 5 Centralized Crypto Exchanges: A Look at Binance, Okx, Crypto.com, Bitfinex, and Huobi
22.1.2023
After FTX collapsed, the incident prompted many major crypto exchanges to publish proof-of-reserves and lists of known addresses so users can verify the solvency of the trading platforms. While the veracity of these proof-of-reserve lists and asset dashboards is debatable, they do provide some...
OpenOcean Integrates Verse DEX to Deepen Available Liquidity on Ethereum
22.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. OpenOcean, a leading Web 3 middleware developer and DEX Aggregator across 19 chains, backed by top investors – Binance Labs, CMS, Altonomy, and more – has integrated with the recently released Verse DEX, Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange (DEX), to provide...
Ukraine’s Financial Watchdog Reports Blocking Russian Crypto Exchanges
22.1.2023
The financial monitoring agency of Ukraine has restricted access to a number of online crypto exchangers operating out of Russia. Some of the coin trading platforms are working with sanctioned Russian banks, the regulatory body announced in a report. Ukrainian Financial Authorities Target Russian...
Jim Cramer Thanks SEC Chairman for Standing up to ‘Crypto Bullies’ Seeking Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
22.1.2023
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has thanked Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler for standing up to the “crypto bullies” who want the regulator to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cramer has repeatedly warned about the SEC cracking down...
UAE Says No Virtual Asset Service Provider Has Been Granted an Operating Permit
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates virtual assets regulator has said no crypto entity has been granted the full market product (FMP) license. According to the country’s minister of state for artificial intelligence and the digital economy, Omar Sultan Al Olama, no crypto entity has been “able...
Bitcoin price rally provides much needed relief for BTC miners
20.1.2023
Bitcoin’s prolonged breakout above $22,000 is easing pressure on razor thin profit margins for BTC miners
Former FTX President Launches New Crypto Venture, Raises $5 Million From Leading Investors
20.1.2023
Less than a week ago, Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX US, published a 49-part Twitter thread describing his side of the story when he worked for the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). On Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, Harrison revealed that his new firm, Architect, has raised...
Ex-FTX US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange Collapse
20.1.2023
Investors included the venture arms of Coinbase and Circle, a former FTX portfolio company
Crypto Lender Genesis Files for Bankruptcy Following SEC Lawsuit
20.1.2023
Crypto lender Genesis, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing followed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Genesis claims to have “ample liquidity to support its ongoing business operations...
FTX to Reopen its Crypto Exchange Business? New CEO John Ray III Says He’s Open to the Idea
20.1.2023
Speculation is mounting over whether FTX could reopen to users, after the company’s new CEO, bankruptcy expert John Ray II, said he is open to the idea.
“Everything is on the table. If there is a path forward on that, then we will not only explore that, we’ll do it,” Ray said with regards to...
Crypto Firm Nexo Pays Out $45 Million in Settlement with SEC, Shutters Lending Product
20.1.2023
Crypto lending company Nexo has agreed to pay a total of $45 million to US regulators to settle claims that it failed to register the sale of its Earn Interest Product (EIP).
According to two separate statements by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the North American Securities...
Bybit CEO offers clarity on exposure to Genesis, but community demands more
20.1.2023
The community questioned Bybit’s timing in revealing their exposure now and many demanded proof to back up the reassurance from the CEO
Genesis Files for Bankruptcy as it Seeks Protection From its Creditors – Which DCG Unit is Next to Fail?
20.1.2023
After months of struggling, crypto lending and trading firm Genesis has filed for bankruptcy - but it's not the end of its troubles.
Genesis, a unit of the Digital Currency Group (DCG), said in a press release that Genesis Global Holdco, LLC and two of its lending business subsidiaries, Genesis...
Binance to Increase Presence in Poland in Compliance With Local Regulations
20.1.2023
Binance has unveiled intentions to broaden its activities in Poland, another EU member state where the global cryptocurrency exchange is registered. The coin trading platform plans to develop its Polish entity, recruit local talent and launch educational initiatives. Crypto Exchange Binance Moves...
Nexo Agrees to Pay $45 Million to SEC and State Regulators for Unregistered Offering of Earn Interest Product
20.1.2023
The cryptocurrency lender, Nexo, has agreed to pay $45 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators after charges were levied against the firm for failing to register the company’s Earn Interest Product (EIP). Nexo detailed that the settlements...
Ripple CEO ‘Optimistic’ About SEC Lawsuit Over XRP — Says ‘I Feel Very Good About Where We Are’
20.1.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that he is “optimistic” that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over xrp “will certainly be resolved in 2023.” He added that it could even be resolved in the first half of this year. “I feel very good about where...
CPCoin (CPC) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange
20.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Jan 19, 2023 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, has listed CPCoin (CPC) on January 19, 2023. For all users of LBank Exchange, the CPC/USDT trading pair is now officially available for trading. CryptoPerformance is disrupting...