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Judge Limits Bankman-Fried’s Trial Arguments; Allows Recreational Drug Use Questions
27.9.2023
A federal judge has issued rulings limiting some arguments the defense can make at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud trial next month. However, the judge will allow Bankman-Fried’s lawyers to question witnesses about past recreational drug use. Bankman-Fried Can’t Mention Jail...
Gemini to Halt Crypto Services in the Netherlands Due to Regulatory Pressure - Here's What You Need to Know
26.9.2023
Crypto regulation in the Netherlands has led Gemini to discontinue its services in the country. In an email sent to users today, the exchange announced that it will cease offering its services starting November 17, 2023.
This move comes in response to stipulations put in place by the...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Says It Now Publishes Names of Entities Seeking Crypto Trading Licences
26.9.2023
The Hong Kong securities regulator has said it now publishes a list of firms seeking to operate crypto trading platforms in the region. Julia Leung Fung-yee, the CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said divulging the names of applicants is intended to help placate an investing...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Unveils $24 Million Investment Plan to Expand Presence in India
26.9.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini has unveiled plans to significantly expand its presence in India by investing INR 200 crore (approximately $24 million USD) over the next two years.
The move comes as Gemini inaugurates its office within the Cyber Hub at Campus Cyber Greens in Gurgaon.
Currently, Gemini...
Crypto exchange Binance among firms eyeing new stablecoins in Japan
26.9.2023
Binance and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) are exploring the issuance of Yen and other foreign currency-denominated stablecoins in Japan
Crypto exchange Binance reopens exchange services in Belgium
26.9.2023
In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium "with immediate effect," leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: September 25, 2023
25.9.2023
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here....
Tron Founder Justin Sun Says HTX Exchange Hacked, Loses 5,000 ETH
25.9.2023
According to several posts on the social media platform X written by Tron founder Justin Sun, the crypto exchange HTX (formally Huobi) was hacked for 5,000 ether. Despite the loss, Sun contends that user funds on the exchange are safe and the “platform is operating completely...
Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says
25.9.2023
HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun
Huobi Global hacked for $7.9M: Report
25.9.2023
HTX crypto exchange has been hacked, but it claims to know the identity of the attacker
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....
Crypto Exchange Upbit Resumes Aptos Withdrawals After Resolving Scam Token Issue
25.9.2023
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has resumed Aptos (APT) deposits and withdrawals after a temporary halt prompted by a scam token infiltration.
On September 24, the Korean exchange abruptly paused Aptos withdrawals and deposits due to an "abnormal deposit attempt," sparking an immediate...
HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms
25.9.2023
In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms
JPEX scandal masterminds still at large as 11 suspects taken into custody: Report
25.9.2023
Hong Kong police said the leaders of the JPEX crypto exchange are still at large and are now enlisting the help of Interpol to track them down
Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspending Services in UK to Comply With New Regulations
25.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is suspending services in the U.K. next month in order to comply with the new rules set by Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). “The suspension will allow the company to focus its efforts and resources to best meet...
Crypto exchange Upbit stems fake APT token flood, resumes services
25.9.2023
The newly created fake APT token called “ClaimAPTGift.com” made its way to 400,000 Aptos wallets, and users found they were able to deposit and sell it on the exchange
Coinbase Becomes Registered Crypto Exchange in Spain
24.9.2023
Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from the Bank of Spain, making it a registered crypto exchange in the country.
In a Friday blog post, the largest cryptocurrency in the US revealed its expansion across Europe, saying that Spanish users can now confidently...
FBI Wanted Co-Founder of Crypto Exchange Wex Sentenced in Russia
24.9.2023
Aleksey Bilyuchenko, co-founder of Wex, the successor of the infamous Russian crypto exchange BTC-e, will spend only a couple of years in prison. The Russian, who is charged in the U.S. with money laundering, has been sentenced in his homeland as the only defendant in a case over the collapse...
Coinbase Sought to Buy FTX Europe for Its Derivatives Business, Report
24.9.2023
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase pursued the acquisition of failed coin trading competitor FTX’s European subsidiary, a media report revealed. The move has been seen as proof of the growing importance of derivatives for the American platform’s plan to expand business globally....
Arkham Identifies Coinbase’s $25B in BTC; Rivals Nakamoto’s Legacy Coins
23.9.2023
On September 22, 2023, Arkham Intelligence unveiled that it has identified addresses tied to a staggering $25 billion from Coinbase’s bitcoin (BTC) holdings. This cache represents the most substantial BTC reserve on Arkham. The firm points out that this trove is nearly on par with Satoshi...