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BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report
25.5.2023
The detention of a U.S. journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e for a possible "prisoner swap" deal
Bitfinex Invests in Chilean Crypto Exchange OrionX to Expand Presence in Latin America
24.5.2023
Orionx plans to expand into Mexico, Peru and Colombia by 2024
Malaysian Police Bust ‘USDT-powered Crypto Exchange’ – Suspects ‘Sold Crypto to China’
24.5.2023
Malaysian police have swooped on what they suspect to be an illegal, international USDT-powered crypto exchange.
Forty people were arrested.
The exchange was allegedly allowing Mainland Chinese citizens to trade USDT for cash.
Per the Malaysian media outlet Oriental Daily, the bust...
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Continues to Explore Potential Relaunch, Court Records Reveal
23.5.2023
Recently submitted court records in the FTX insolvency case reveal that the exchange’s new CEO, John Ray III, has been exploring a revival plan for the now-disabled trading platform and the “preliminary formation of restructuring strategies.” FTX’s Revival Prospects Surface...
DCG Fails to Make $630M Payment to Creditors Amid Genesis Negotiations, Says Gemini
23.5.2023
In the midst of the financial dispute between crypto exchange Gemini and Digital Currency Group (DCG), Gemini has alleged that DCG failed to make a payment of around $630 million that was due last week. In response, Gemini has stated that it may extend “forbearance” to DCG in order...
Hong Kong to open crypto exchange access for retail users, but there's a catch
23.5.2023
Hong Kong's securities watchdog announced new plans to allow retail investor access to virtual assets platform
Malaysian Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange Huobi Global to Halt Operations in the Country
23.5.2023
The Malaysian securities regulator announced on May 22 that the crypto exchange Huobi Global Limited and its CEO Leon Li have been reprimanded for operating in the Asian country illegally. The regulator also revealed that the crypto exchange has been told to stop soliciting investments via emails...
Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People
23.5.2023
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: May 22, 2023 - $RFD, $GEN, $BOB
22.5.2023
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....
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Launches TV Campaign in Washington DC
22.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is honing in on Washington DC with a new TV campaign set to launch this week promoting the future of crypto amid its own fight with US regulators.
In a black and white and almost two-minute long video, CEO Brian Armstrong lays out the benefits of crypto and calls...
Malaysia Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange Huobi Global Limited To Stop Operations
22.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global Limited has to stop operations in Malaysia after its regulator found it was operating without being registered.
The Securities Commission Malaysia on Monday said the exchange has to disable its website and mobile apps on platforms including the Apple Store...
Crypto Trading Platform Hotbit Terminates CEX Operations
22.5.2023
Hotbit users have until 04:00 UTC on June 21 to withdraw their assets from the platform
Malaysia Says Crypto Exchange Huobi Global Isn't Registered, Must Cease Operations
22.5.2023
The country's regulator told CEO Leon Li to ensure the website and mobile apps are disabled
Bitcoin Blockchain Continues to See Growth in Ordinal Inscriptions and BRC20 Tokens
21.5.2023
As of Sunday, May 21, 2023, over 8.3 million Ordinal inscriptions have found their place on the Bitcoin blockchain, accompanied by a count of 24,677 BRC20 tokens. These new BRC20 tokens have also amassed a collective market capitalization of $483 million. Statistics reveal that over 1.3 million...
NY Attorney General Secures $4.3 Million Refund for Coin Cafe Customers Misled by Hidden Fees
19.5.2023
The New York Attorney General’s office has ordered crypto trading platform Coin Cafe to repay $4.3 million to users for charging hidden fees.
In a Thursday announcement, Attorney General Letitia James revealed that it has secured $4.3 million for Coin Cafe users after the company charged...
Binance Halts Deposits and Possibly Withdrawals for Aussie Users After Being Cut Off by Australian Payment Service Provider
19.5.2023
Binance Australia said on May 18 that it is “unable to facilitate PayID AUD deposits for Binance users” due to a third-party payment service provider’s decision to discontinue support for the crypto exchange. Binance Australia said while it works to find an alternative, users...
Report: Biden Administration ‘Crypto Tsar’ Says DOJ will Target Digital Asset Exchange Platforms
17.5.2023
According to Eun Young Choi, the head of the crypto unit at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States has resolved to target digital platforms because they are making it easy for criminals and money launderers. Choi said the DOJ hopes taking action against entities such as crypto...
Crypto Influencer Loomdart Pitches FTX 2.0 as the Path Forward for FTX Creditors
16.5.2023
Crypto veteran Loomdart is supporting an FTX reboot as a way to make creditors whole and increase trust in the industry.
Loomdart, who is also the co-founder of eGirl Capital, said an FTX relaunch could be successful if all users and creditors get a chunk of the platform. ...
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Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: May 15, 2023 – $LADYS, $CETUS, $CAPO
15.5.2023
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....
U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Crypto Exchanges: FT
15.5.2023
Eun Young Choi said the DoJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out,"