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Crypto.com App now offers a new payment facility
4.6.2024
Crypto.com users have the ability to initiate a Strike or UpDown options trade by converting their crypto to American dollars. The new payment facility makes use of any token available in the user’s balance, which is a notable attraction. Another exciting news for crypto enthusiasts is that...
Binance no longer accepts cash for peer-to-peer transactions in India
4.6.2024
Binance’s services were pursued by the cryptocurrency trading community in India to circumvent the government’s tax on cryptocurrency transactions. The new development occurred at a time when the Indian financial agency approved Binance and Kucoin to function as virtual asset providers...
Coinbase donates $25 million to Fairshake’s super PAC
4.6.2024
Coinbase has contributed $25 million towards Fairshake’s super PAC, meant to finance the political campaigning of crypto-inclined congress nominees. This gesture follows similar contributions made by Ripple and a16z to the tune of $25 million to Fairshake recently. The super PAC has now received...
SEC Ethereum ETF decision unlikely driven by politics: Bernstein
4.6.2024
Bernstein analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra believe the United States securities regulator likely approved the spot Ether ETFs to avoid a legal battle
Okx Launches Crypto Exchange and Wallet in the Netherlands
3.6.2024
Global crypto trading platform Okx has launched its centralized exchange and wallet in the Netherlands. Dutch customers can now engage in spot trading and convert services for over 150 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs. The platform integrates with Ideal, a popular online...
Hong Kong crypto exchange license applications cost less than expected: Report
3.6.2024
All unlicensed crypto exchanges have been kicked out of Hong Kong
Blockstream criticizes Coinbase for denying BTC processing
3.6.2024
The CEO of Blockstream, Adam Back, has been criticizing Coinbase Exchange for not being willing to initiate BTC processing for donations meant for Trump’s presidential campaign. He has described the company as anti-bitcoin. It all began when Bitcoin Magazine revealed that Lightning Network...
After $7 million hack, Velocore offers bounty to hacker
3.6.2024
Velocore, which is a decentralized exchange, is defrauded of $6.8 million as a result of a vulnerability in the smart contracts that manage its liquidity pools. Incidentally, the exchange functions on the Telos as well as on the zkSync, Era, and Linea blockchains. Since there was a flaw in...
OKX expands to the Netherlands with new crypto exchange and wallet
3.6.2024
Previously known as Okcoin Europe, OKX began serving users in the Netherlands in 2021 after registering with the Dutch Central Bank
Decentralized Exchange Velocore Confirms Breach, Reports $6.8 Million in Financial Losses
3.6.2024
The decentralized exchange Velocore confirmed a breach on its platform on June 2, during which attackers stole ethereum tokens worth an estimated $6.8 to $10 million. The Velocore team is actively pursuing the hackers and is open to negotiating a settlement. Hackers Exploited Vulnerabilities Within...
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis Castigates US President Joe Biden’s Veto
2.6.2024
U.S. Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis has castigated President Joe Biden over his decision to veto a measure that would disapprove the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Lummis said the measure known as H.J. Res. 109, which had bipartisan support...
US SEC is ‘bent on choking’ the crypto industry — Coinbase
2.6.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission “is serious about the destruction of digital assets,” according to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase
$2.7 Billion Reduction — Coinbase Records 40,406 BTC Outflow in 60-Day Period
1.6.2024
In recent weeks, Binance and Robinhood observed a modest influx of approximately 1,302 BTC or $88 million in bitcoin, with Robinhood acquiring the majority of these assets. Conversely, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decrease in its bitcoin reserves, witnessing an outflow of 40,406 BTC valued...
Uniswap Foundation postpones vote on incentives
1.6.2024
Users imply that the unnamed VC firm’s actions had revealed its significant influence, which could be seen as a mistake, undermining the decentralized values
Wall Street Asks Biden Not to Veto Congress' Rejection of SEC Crypto Policy
31.5.2024
In a rare lobbying overlap with crypto world, Wall Street banks and members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reverse course on his vow to veto the U.S. congressional resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) crypto accounting policy
Bybit restructures executive team following $26M airdrop fiasco
31.5.2024
Bybit confirmed internal role changes for several executives following a botched airdrop that affected 320,000 users and led to a $26 million compensation payout
U.S. Sen. Wyden: House 'Right' to Pursue Crypto Bill, Late in Session for More Progress
31.5.2024
AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), one of the U.S. Senate Democrats who've shown some support for crypto issues, cast doubt Friday that a legislative solution for the industry would move quickly, but he suggested to an audience at CoinDesk's Consensus 2024 that the momentum will continue next...
TradFi execs say crypto derivatives will play larger role in Bitcoin’s future
31.5.2024
Experts say BTC and ETH derivatives will be instrumental in integrating crypto to TradFi and sending each to new all-time highs
Japanese exchange DMM loses $305M in Bitcoin via private key hack
31.5.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange lost 4,502.9 BTC due to a hack of its private key; withdrawals have been temporarily suspended
Over $300M in BTC Stolen From Japanese Exchange DMM Bitcoin in Major Security Breach
31.5.2024
DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $303 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May...