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Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges tied to ‘underground economy’
20.9.2024
German authorities sent a loud and clear message to criminal users of the exchanges: We found their servers and have your data — see you soon
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
19.9.2024
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering
SEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scams
19.9.2024
The SEC has taken action against romance scammers for the first time, charging two allegedly fake crypto exchanges with carrying out fraud
Former Coinbase Executives Introduce Stablecoin-Native Exchange TrueX
18.9.2024
TrueX says it caters to rising client demand for truly secure segregation between execution and custody
Binance Rejects Wazirx’s Claims — Denies Responsibility for Hack Consequences
18.9.2024
Crypto exchange Binance has responded to accusations from Wazirx and Zettai about how its dispute with Wazirx affects user funds lost in the July cyberattack. The company insists that responsibility for the incident lies with Wazirx’s management under Zanmai and Zettai, not Binance. Rejecting...
Wazirx Users May Face Delays Amid Binance Dispute and Moratorium Uncertainty
13.9.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has warned users that they may have to wait until the dispute with Binance is resolved if the moratorium, filed in Singapore, is not granted. Wazirx explained that Zettai holds the cryptocurrency tokens under protest. “If Binance is deemed the owner,...
Nigerian Agency Gets Nod to Freeze $330,000 in Crypto Users’ Bank Accounts
12.9.2024
A Nigerian anti-corruption agency froze bank accounts (over $330,000) belonging to suspected cryptocurrency users on global platforms like Kucoin and Bybit. The agency believes these users manipulated the Nigerian currency (naira) through their trading activity. The exchanges are also accused...
Indonesian Crypto Exchange Hit by $20.5M Hack, Lazarus Group Suspected
11.9.2024
Web3 security firm Cyvers detected suspicious transactions on Indonesian exchange Indodax’s wallets on September 11th. The attack involved over 150 transactions and digital assets worth an estimated $20.58 million are believed to have been stolen. Some experts suspect the North Korean...
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
10.9.2024
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Kazakhstan mulls Binance, Bybit for digital asset trading
9.9.2024
The crypto exchanges have received the consent of the AFSA regulator to be the first fully licensed Digital Asset Trading Facilities in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan mulls Binance, Bybit for digital asset trading
9.9.2024
The crypto exchanges have received the consent of the AFSA regulator to be the first fully licensed Digital Asset Trading Facilities in Kazakhstan
Liminal Says Grant Thornton Confirms Its Security Amid Wazirx Breach Concerns
9.9.2024
Grant Thornton’s review of Liminal’s infrastructure revealed no signs of any security breach within its frontend or backend systems, according to Liminal. Following a breach at Wazirx that resulted in the theft of over $230 million, internal and third-party investigations at Liminal...
Binance Unit Tokocrypto Is Third Crypto Exchange to Score Full License in Indonesia
9.9.2024
Crypto Exchange Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto has obtained a full license as a Physical Crypto Asset Trader from Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti
Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges
9.9.2024
Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses, protecting investors while encouraging innovation in the growing market
Crypto Exchange Woo X Introduces Copy Trading, With a Twist
9.9.2024
The exchange’s version of social trading comes with a countertrade feature as well as more transparent and equitable profit sharing
India reconsiders foreign crypto exchange registrations: Report
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is studying registration requests from four overseas crypto exchanges that were earlier banned for noncompliance with the country’s AML laws
India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges
6.9.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction...
South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices
5.9.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe...
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
4.9.2024
South Korea’s FSS to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
4.9.2024
South Korea’s FSS is set to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance