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Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
19.9.2023
As legal challenges against Binance mount, the average spot BTC trading volume on the platform has decreased 57% since Sep. 1
AX1 Unveils Comprehensive Research on the Web3 Landscape
18.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the crypto industry stands as a beacon of innovation and opportunities. AX1 takes a deep dive into this dynamic world, focusing on the pivotal role of Trust Wallet in the DeFi and DEX sectors. The research offers a rounded perspective on...
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
Kazakhstan establishes regulatory agency to implement CBDC
18.9.2023
The National Payment Corporation will be responsible for the development of “digital financial infrastructure”, including the implementation of the digital tenge
Binance US CEO Is ‘Taking Deserved Break,’ CZ Seeks to Downplay Executive Exodus
17.9.2023
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has commented on the latest executive departures from his company’s American branch. The changes in the U.S. crypto trading firm’s management, including the release of its chief executive, followed similar developments at the global exchange. CZ Urges Followers...
Another 2 Binance US Executives Leave Crypto Exchange, Report
16.9.2023
Two more managers at Binance US are reportedly quitting amid another round of layoffs at the troubled cryptocurrency exchange. The departures come while Binance’s U.S. trading platform for digital assets is still under heightened regulatory pressure that has damaged its business. Binance US Legal...
DJ 3LAU causes a stir after opting out of Friend.tech over regulatory risks
16.9.2023
3LAU noted that there risks were necessarily high, but that he has a “responsibility” to avoid any regulatory gray areas
Binance US CEO Quits, Crypto Exchange Cuts Third of Jobs
15.9.2023
Chief Executive Officer of Binance US, Brian Shroder, has left the company amid an ongoing regulatory crackdown and more job cuts. Shroder’s departure comes two years after he joined the American subsidiary of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume. Shroder Departs...
Coinbase CEO Urges Defi Protocols to Challenge Regulatory Crackdowns in Court
15.9.2023
The CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has encouraged decentralized finance (defi) protocols to fight regulators in court if they face regulatory crackdowns. He stressed that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “should not be creating enforcement actions against decentralized...
Binance US Loses Key Executives as Regulatory Issues Intensify – Here's the Latest
14.9.2023
Binance US, the American subsidiary of the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is experiencing a series of high-profile departures.
Today, Sidney Majalya, the Chief Risk Officer, and Krishna Juvvadi, the head of legal, resigned according to a report by Wall Street Journal. Their exits followed...
Growing Institutional Appetite for Crypto in Asia Amid Regulatory Developments
13.9.2023
Institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia is gaining momentum as regulatory clarity improves in the region.
During Korea Blockchain Week, industry insiders revealed that South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore are actively seeking opportunities in the crypto space, according...
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
Today in Crypto: Elderly Women Accuse US Man's 'Bitcoin Exchange' of Scam, DigiFT Launches 'First Regulatory-Compliant Ethereum Staking Token', Qredo Wallet Integrates USDC
12.9.2023
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Leading Crypto Companies Band Together to Advocate for Regulatory Clarity in Texas
12.9.2023
In an effort to promote regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry, several prominent crypto and blockchain companies have joined forces to establish the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas.
The alliance, comprised of a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital,...
Binance's Richard Teng denies FTX comparisons: 'We welcome the scrutiny'
11.9.2023
Binance regional markets head Richard Teng insists that despite regulatory scrutiny, the company has no parallels to collapsed exchange FTX
CFTC Cracks Down on 3 Defi Platforms for Offering Illegal Derivatives
9.9.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued orders against the operators of three decentralized finance (defi) protocols. The regulator accused them of committing various violations of commodity laws including illegal trading of digital asset derivatives. U.S. Commodities...
Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
8.9.2023
Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its position in enterprise blockchain solutions. Ripple...
Exclusive: OKX Crypto Exchange Targets 'Tech-Savvy' India, But Regulatory Compliance Comes First, Says Global CMO Haider Rafique
8.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, OKX Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, expressed the company’s vision to target India's “tech-savy” market.
OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in terms of trading volume, currently does not offer any centralized finance products...
Coinbase Targets Regulatory Clarity in International Expansion Plan
8.9.2023
Coinbase is looking at "markets that are enacting clear rules" for the crypto industry, with the European Union, U.K., Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia its near-term priorities
Singapore regulatory sandbox lacks qualified crypto payment providers
8.9.2023
The MAS has said that rising malware scam cases in Singapore have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies. On the contrary, it claimed, such scams are more prevalent in the fiat economy