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JPEX Scandal Won’t Deter Hong Kong’s Web3 Market Development, Says Treasury Secretary
2.11.2023
Amidst the $213 million scandal involving the cryptocurrency exchange JPEX, the Hong Kong government has maintained its commitment to advancing its Web3 vision for the region. Christopher Hui, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, assured the city’s vision...
Report: Lazarus Group Deploys New ‘Kandykorn’ Malware in Crypto Exchange Attack
2.11.2023
The state-sponsored North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group used a new type of malware called “Kandykorn” to target a cryptocurrency exchange. On October 31, Elastic Security Labs reported that the notorious Lazarus Group used a new type of malicious software (malware) called...
Coinbase Rolls Out Bitcoin and ETH Futures for US Investors
1.11.2023
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of its native Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts for US retail traders. In a November 1 blog post, the US-based Bitcoin trading hub stated that the service is being rolled out via the Coinbase Advanced platform. Now, retail...
Unlocking value: Exploring the integration of NFTs and physical assets
1.11.2023
By tokenizing physical assets, NFTs provide new opportunities for ownership, investment and engagement
Hong Kong’s HashKey Breaks Retail Ground with Trading App, HSK Token to Follow
1.11.2023
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has ventured into the retail trading sector with the official launch of its trading app, making it the first licensed virtual asset exchange app in Hong Kong. HashKey’s Chief Operating Officer Livio Weng shared insights about the new app in...
Bitfinex Lands on UK Financial Watchdog’s Warning List for Unauthorized Promotion of Financial Services
31.10.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has raised concerns about Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, that it may be promoting financial services or products without the FCA’s permission. On October 27, the FCA in the UK issued a public warning regarding Bitfinex, expressing concerns...
Web3 wallet Backpack to launch VASP-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai
31.10.2023
The Backpack exchange has bagged operational licenses across several jurisdictions worldwide over the past five months, according to the company announcement
Web3 Wallet Backpack Launches Registered Crypto Business in Dubai
31.10.2023
Backpack , an all-in-one Web3 wallet, has become the latest to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai. The approval will enable Backpack to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange service in the city. Per the company’s press release, Backpack Exchange is set...
On-chain staking for ATOM and EGLD on Crypto.com App
31.10.2023
Crypto.com recently announced adding EGLD and ATOM to its on-chain staking list. The announcement was made on the official X/Twitter account of Crypto.com. The exchange now allows users to stake ATOM and EGLD on its app. Thus, users can secure the MultiversX and Cosmos blockchains while earning...
US Crypto Exchange Bittrex Receives Bankruptcy Nod to Cease its Operations
31.10.2023
A Delaware court judge approved the Chapter 11 plan of Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex on Monday to cease its operations. In April, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Bittrex, its co-founder and former CEO William Shihara. Bittrex faced allegations of operating...
Bitcoin Is Up Over 120% From 2022’s Lows – Here Is How High It Could Pump This Bull Market
30.10.2023
Just under one year ago, the Bitcoin (BTC) market was in turmoil as panicky investors dumped their holdings in wake of the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. On November the 21st 2022, the BTC price hit its lowest level since late 2020 under $15,500, marking a 77% pullback from...
BitMart to list 9GAG’s Memeland ($MEME) token
30.10.2023
Binance Launchpad has unveiled a $MEME token by Memeland, a Web3 venture that is an initiative of 9GAG. The ecosystem’s native token will now go live on BitMart and Binance. A couple of conditions differ for both platforms, which is about trading pairs that users can access. For instance, BitMart...
Kasikornbank takes over a regional crypto exchange
30.10.2023
Kasikornbank, the second largest bank in Thailand in terms of assets, has acquired a regional cryptocurrency exchange through an affiliate. Kasikornbank, also known as KBank, disclosed to the Thailand Stock Exchange that it had acquired 97% of Satang Corporation Company Limited’s shares via...
Crypto Exchange Wants to See India Lower Tax on Trading
30.10.2023
Indian government should lower a tax on crypto transactions as it’s not fulfilling its stated purpose, a local cryptocurrency exchange said. The company blames the levy, which was introduced last year, for driving Indian crypto trading volumes to overseas platforms. Indian Exchange Expects...
Anthropic’s $2 Billion Deal With Google Brings Hope to FTX Creditors
29.10.2023
A few weeks back, a coalition of creditors from FTX, known as the “FTX 2.0 Coalition,” shed light on how the defunct exchange’s vested interest in Anthropic could significantly enhance their compensation. Now, Anthropic has successfully secured $2 billion in funding from Google....
Binance Appoints New Regional Head for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
28.10.2023
Binance’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Kyrylo Khomiakov, will take responsibility for Central Asia as well. His promotion comes after the crypto exchange’s top executives in the region left the company last month, part of a string of executive exits at Binance this year. Kyrylo...
Kraken Appoints Fintech Entrepreneur Bivu Das as New UK Managing Director
27.10.2023
Kraken appoints Bivu Das, an ex-Starling Bank executive, as a UK corporate representative to drive business expansion in the strengthening UK regulatory environment. On October 27, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that Bivu Das, a fintech entrepreneur and former Starling Bank...
Kraken to suspend trading for USDT, DAI, WBTC, WETH, and WAXL in Canada
27.10.2023
According to customer emails, the changes will go into effect starting Nov. 30
Kraken to Release User Data to IRS in Compliance with June Court Mandate
27.10.2023
Kraken will provide user data to the IRS after a legal battle over crypto tax reporting. Image by Michael O’Keene, Adobe Stock.Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will provide limited user information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) next month following a court order received...
Crypto Expert Says Withdraw From Binance Now – Is It FUD?
27.10.2023
A crypto expert has urged his customers to withdraw their crypto from the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance as soon as possible, telling them that “what we’re hearing about Binance is abnormal”. As reported in a tweet on X by Simply Bitcoin, the CEO of crypto...