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Crypto markets mixed as traders digest DOJ action against Binance, CZ
21.11.2023
Cryptocurrencies flash mixed signals as market participants digest the details of CZ’s guilty plea and the DOJ’s $4.3 billion settlement with Binance
Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Blasts SEC as ‘Top Decel,’ Says Crypto Should Exit US
21.11.2023
Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell strongly criticizes SEC after lawsuit, says crypto should leave the US. Image by IB Photography, Adobe Stock. Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell did not mince words recently when he criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for suing...
Kraken faces charges by the SEC for unregistered operations
21.11.2023
The US Securities & Exchange Commission, also known as the SEC, has charged Kraken for offering services that were not registered under law. Kraken Inc. and Kraken Ventures Inc. allegedly have been found engaging in functions of securities exchange, dealer, broker, and clearing agency. This...
Bittrex Global is winding down its operations
21.11.2023
Bittrex Global has announced that it will wind down its operations effective December 4, 2023, at 18:00 UTC. The venture has urged its users to log in to their accounts and withdraw funds as soon as possible. That is the last date and time for customers to trade assets, following which...
Crypto community responds to Kraken lawsuit, Deaton slams ‘dishonorable’ Gensler
21.11.2023
The crypto community, including prominent industry lawyers and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, is sounding off about the new lawsuit filed by the U.S. SEC against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken
SEC Sues Kraken: Crypto Exchange Plans to ‘Vigorously Defend’ Its Position in Court
21.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for the second time this year, alleging that the crypto trading platform operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. Kraken disagreed with the securities...
SEC Accuses Kraken of Operating Unregistered Platform, Kraken Responds
21.11.2023
Source: Kraken The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, claiming it has been operating an unregistered securities trading platform. The SEC filed the lawsuit in North District of California against the parent firms...
Binance Faces $4 Billion Demand From US Justice Department to Settle Criminal Case: Report
21.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly facing a $4 billion demand from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in order to settle a criminal case. The Justice Department has been investigating Binance on allegations related to money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations. US DOJ Wants...
Bittrex Global announces all trading will be disabled as it winds down operations
20.11.2023
The announcement came roughly nine months after U.S.-based crypto exchange Bittrex said it would shutter operations in response to the country’s regulatory environment
CoinDesk Media Site Acquired by Crypto Exchange Bullish – Here’s the Latest
20.11.2023
CoinDesk X Crypto media website CoinDesk has just been acquired by cryptocurrency exchange Bullish in an undisclosed all cash deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Bullish, which is run by former New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Tom Farley, said that the acquisition won’t impact...
Mastercard combats crypto fraud with latest AI integration
20.11.2023
Mastercard announced it will be integrating a new AI tool to detect and prevent fraud that is routed through cryptocurrency exchanges
Exchange Token FTT’s 200% Spike in 2 Weeks Defies Bankruptcy and Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Conviction Woes
19.11.2023
FTT, the exchange token launched by the now defunct cryptocurrency trading platform FTX, has experienced a significant 200% surge in value over the past two weeks, surpassing the $3 per unit mark. Ranking as the fifth largest exchange coin in terms of market capitalization, FTT stands below...
Former Bithumb Chairman faces eight-year imprisonment
18.11.2023
According to prosecutors, Lee intended to revamp Bithumb’s governance to gain from exchange coins, circumventing financial regulations
Report: US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined for Refusing to Localize Russian Users’ Data
18.11.2023
The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was recently hit with a fine exceeding $11,000 by a Russian court. The fine stems from the crypto exchange’s refusal to comply with a law that requires foreign companies to localize data of their respective Russian users or customers. Localizing...
3 metrics DeFi traders can watch in order to spot the next crypto bull market
17.11.2023
TVL, fee revenue and wallet activity are just three metrics investors can use to assess the health of the DeFi sector
Bitget Releases Position Grids to Reshape Digital Asset Trading
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Cryptocurrency exchange, Bitget has launched position grids, a trading tool to enable users to take advantage of market fluctuations in a bid to scale up activities. In a recent press release, the exchange announced the integration of its trading tools to...
Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction as Binance Announces Support for New Network Upgrade – Can LUNC Reach $1?
17.11.2023
Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) Chart / Source: TradingView Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) is pulling lower on Friday, despite the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance announcing that it plans to support a new network upgrade. The LUNC price was last around $0.000077, down around 20% from the highs...
Asia-based Crypto Exchange XREX Secures In-Principle Approval for Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Richie Chan On November 16, XREX, an Asia-based cryptocurrency exchange specializing in cross-border payments, achieved a significant milestone by receiving in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This...
Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals
17.11.2023
According to the report, these expectations can be addressed by applying existing rules or creating new ones, depending on the jurisdiction
Coinbase Unveils Open Source On-Chain Payments Protocol to Offer Instant Settlement for Merchants
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has introduced an open-source On-Chain Payments Protocol to its Coinbase Commerce product. The new protocol aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers by providing instant settlement,...