Search
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure
23.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits, withdrawals, and trading. He assured users that Indian...
Wazirx: Withdrawals and Trading Paused for All Users, Over 80 Bounty Intents Received Within 24 Hours
22.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is working to resume withdrawals after a major security breach compromised a multisig wallet, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. The exchange has paused deposits, withdrawals, and trading, and launched a $23 million bounty program to recover...
HKX joins list of crypto exchanges to quit Hong Kong market
22.7.2024
HKX management advises users to withdraw assets following its decision to halt operations in Hong Kong due to regulatory compliance issues
Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach
21.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists...
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
20.7.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is...
Study: Europe Leads in Global Crypto Transaction Volume; Binance Remains Most Used Exchange
20.7.2024
Europe stands out as the global leader, accounting for 37.32% of the total transactional value, according to a comprehensive analysis by Coinwire. Asia’s trading volumes primarily result from factors like high mobile penetration, a robust tech infrastructure, and growing institutional interest....
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack
18.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have...
BtcTurk CEO steps down from one of Turkey’s biggest crypto exchanges
18.7.2024
Ozgur Guneri spent seven years as the head of the popular Turkish crypto exchange. He will remain with the company as a director
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach
18.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering...
Trading on crypto exchanges fell for 3rd month straight in June: CCData
18.7.2024
Combined spot and derivatives volumes on centralized crypto exchanges fell 21.8% in June as crypto exchanges continued to tussle for market share
Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say
17.7.2024
Nigeria Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Crypto Billionaire on Charges of Cryptocurrency Fraud and Terrorism Funding
17.7.2024
On July 16, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of Linus Williams, a self-proclaimed crypto billionaire also known as Blord. Williams faces charges related to internet fraud, terrorism funding, and violations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. According to a police spokesman, some...
Hong Kong Ramps Up Crypto Scrutiny, Flags 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
15.7.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken another major step in its ongoing efforts to regulate the crypto industry. The watchdog recently added seven crypto trading platforms to its Alert List, warning investors about their illegal operations in the region. Protecting...
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance
15.7.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety
Institutional Liquidity Providers and OTC Desks Absorbed 88% of Germany’s Bitcoin Sales
14.7.2024
Institutional liquidity providers, market makers, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, regardless of the term you choose, have taken in most of Germany’s bitcoin since sales began in June 2024. Data reveals that only a small amount of BTC was moved to centralized crypto exchanges like...
Binance Seeks to Reduce Stake in Operator of South Korean Crypto Exchange Gopax to 10%
13.7.2024
Binance is reportedly seeking to reduce its stake in the South Korean crypto exchange Gopax’s parent company, Streami, to approximately 10%. Binance’s mooted sale of the stake to Megazone comes just over a year after Binance acquired the controlling stake. The exchange needs to offload...
Crypto Exchange Bitmex Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act, AML Failures
13.7.2024
Crypto exchange Bitmex has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by failing to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program, resulting in the company being a vehicle for large-scale money laundering. The DOJ announced this plea following previous legal actions...