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FTX-linked Moonstone bank to exit the crypto space
19.1.2023
Following the collapse of FTX, the company has decided to rebrand and exit the crypto space
1inch Network Launches Hardware Wallet for Storing Users’ Private Keys in a Secure Offline Setting
19.1.2023
The decentralized exchange aggregation service 1inch Network has announced the launch of a cold storage hardware wallet. The team notes that the project is in its final stages of development. The hardware wallet, expected to go on sale later this year, features a 2.7-inch e-ink grayscale touch...
OKX declares $7.5B in liquid assets in proof-of-reserves report
19.1.2023
According to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, OKX has the largest clean asset reserves of all the major exchanges
City of Busan to establish digital assets exchange: Report
19.1.2023
The Busan Digital Asset Exchange Establishment Promotion Committee said it plans to create a functional exchange by the end of the year
New FTX CEO Discusses Possibility of Rebooting Defunct Crypto Exchange in First Interview Since Taking Over
19.1.2023
Following recent disclosure that FTX debtors and bankruptcy administrators located $5.5 billion in liquid assets, the new FTX CEO John J. Ray III discussed the business in his first interview since taking over the exchange’s restructuring process. Ray detailed during the interview that he...
FTX CEO says he is exploring rebooting the exchange: Report
19.1.2023
FTX Trading, doing business as FTX.com, was one of roughly 130 companies under FTX Group that filed for bankruptcy following the firm's reported liquidity crunch in November
New FTX Head Says Crypto Exchange Could Be Revived: Wall Street Journal
19.1.2023
John J. Ray III made the comment in his first interview since taking over FTX in November
Crypto Exchange Luno's Co-Founder Departed in December
19.1.2023
Stranex departed Luno in December nearly 10 years after founding the exchange, which is owned by CoinDesk parent company Digital Currency Group
Raydium Exchange Exploiter Sends $2.7M to Tornado Cash
19.1.2023
The person that exploited Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium has sent $2.7 million in ethereum to controversial coin mixing protocol Tornado Cash
The Department of Justice charges the founder of Bitzlato with the unlicensed money transmitting
19.1.2023
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged Anatoly Legkodymov for transmitting money without any license. If convicted, Anatoly Legkodymov faces a prison time of up to 5 years. Bitzlato is now in the news after its founder was mentioned in the press release of the Justice Department....
US Arrests Russian Co-founder of Bitzlato Exchange on Suspicion of Money Laundering Illegal Gambling and Drug Money
19.1.2023
Anatoly Legkodymov, the Russian founder of Hong Kong-registered crypto exchange Bitzlato, has been arrested by US authorities for allegedly processing $700 million in illicit funds.
In a January 18 filing, the U.S. Department of Justice said Legkodymov was arrested in Miami on Tuesday on charges...
How Bitget Became a Dark Horse and Earns Market Share and Trust From Millions in Crypto Winter
19.1.2023
2022 was one of the roughest years in the crypto industry, which saw the collapse of Terra LUNA, Celsius, and FTX, consequently wiping out over $2 trillion from the crypto market. However, the dark horse in the face of these ugly events was the crypto exchange – Bitget. Despite the hardships...
Crypto Exchange BitMart to Join Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network
19.1.2023
Institutional clients will be able to trade on the BitMart exchange while their digital assets remain safeguarded in Copper’s custody
Coinbase halts its operations in Japan to review market conditions
19.1.2023
The Japanese arm of Coinbase has published an official blog post to announce that it is halting its operations in the region amid the present market conditions. Coinbase aims to review the business’s operations before moving forward with any other developments. Customers in Japan can deposit...
Bitcoin crowd sentiment hit multi-month high as BTC price touches $21K
19.1.2023
The bullish market sentiment aided by the price rebound has also let many analysts believe that the Bitcoin price bottom is in
Binance Custody Announces the Official Launch Binance Mirror
19.1.2023
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has just announced the debut of its mirror platform, Binance Mirror. Binance Custody, a reputable digital asset custodian that adheres to all applicable regulations, has launched its first off-exchange settlement service. Binance exchange now allows...
Thailand Issues New Regulations on Custodied Cryptocurrencies
19.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has issued new regulations on custodied cryptocurrencies. Companies offering crypto custody services are now required to “establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys...
CFTC commissioner: Crypto exchanges shouldn't 'self-certify' tokens
19.1.2023
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero wants crypto exchanges blocked from self-certifying crypto and crypto products before going live on their platforms
Ethereum Gas Fees Spike as ETH Value Rises: Average Onchain Fees Jump by More Than 50%
19.1.2023
While the second-largest crypto asset by market capitalization, ethereum, has risen 27% against the U.S. dollar in the last two weeks, the network’s average and median-sized gas fees have increased by more than 50%. On the first day of 2023, the average fee to spend ether was around $2.93...
Bitzlato Exchange Busted as US Deals ‘Blow to Crypto Crime,’ Arrests Owner
19.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, better known to the Russian-speaking segment of the market, has been taken down as part of an “international cryptocurrency enforcement action,” the U.S. Justice Department announced. The Russian owner of the platform has been arrested for his role...