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Binance concealed ties to China for years, even after 2017 crypto crackdown: Report
29.3.2023
Documents reviewed by the Financial Times show that Binance kept staff and operations in China despite announcing its departure in 2017
Nigerian crypto investors question central bank's decision to flag p2p users
29.3.2023
Crypto P2P users in Nigeria worry over using various platforms to launder funds as the country's central bank cracks down on bank accounts that receive a share of Flutterwave’s rumored stolen funds
Australia advances in the cryptosphere for a global lead
29.3.2023
Australia takes a lead in the crypto segment and Coinbase is a classic example of how well the digital environment is taking shape in the said region. The crypto venture has published a series of tweets to appreciate the local policymakers for investing their efforts in encouraging innovation that...
Binance CEO CZ Responds to US Regulator’s Charges
29.3.2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed the allegations against him by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). “We do not agree with the characterization of many of the issues alleged in the complaint,” the executive stressed. CZ Responds to CFTC’s Allegations...
Sam Bankman-Fried charged with bribing Chinese officials: Court docs
28.3.2023
Former CEO of the FTX is in hot waters once again, as he is facing a new 13-count indictment from the authorities in the United States
CFTC looks to tighten its grip around Binance for evading US rules
28.3.2023
Binance and Changpeng Zhao see the CFTC, Commodities Futures Trading Commission, tightening its grip on the way they operate. According to recent developments, CFTC has alleged that Binance is into offering futures and options that are unregistered, thereby evading the US rules that it must...
Wombat Exchange to launch on Arbitrum on 5 April
28.3.2023
Wombat Exchange, the next-generation stable swap exchange, proudly announced its launch on Arbitrum One, the leading Ethereum layer-2 network. This launch will take place on 5 April 2023 at 6 am UTC. The new venture of Wombat Exchange intends to increase accessibility, efficiency, and scalability...
Binance Bitcoin balance drops by 3.4K BTC within 24 hours of CFTC lawsuit
28.3.2023
Over the last 24 hours, Binance’s Bitcoin balance was reduced by over 3,900 BTC the past week, out of which 3,400 BTC were pulled out in the last 24 hours alone
Binance strengthens its Georgia presence with a new regional hub
27.3.2023
Binance has held events and initiatives in Georgia. A regional hub strengthens that presence and accelerates the crypto firm’s offerings. According to an announcement published by Binance, the firm will undertake activities like blockchain education, talent acquisition, and accelerating...
Crypto exchange Binance launches new regional hub in Georgia
27.3.2023
Currently employing 25 people in Georgia, Binance aims to create “dozens more jobs” with the launch of its regional hub by the end of 2023
US Seizes 18 Crypto ATMs Purchased Using Fraudulent SBA Loans — Arrests Owner
27.3.2023
U.S. law enforcement has seized 18 cryptocurrency ATMs that were purchased using fraudulent loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) meant to assist small businesses financially harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans were also used to purchase bitcoin from a New York-based...
Arrested Bitzlato Exchange Founder Seeks Help From Crypto Community
27.3.2023
The founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, who is facing a money laundering case in the U.S., is seeking support from members of the community. Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in January for his role in the trading platform which allegedly processed millions of dollars’ worth of illicit funds....
Venezuela shuts down crypto mining facilities, exchanges amid corruption probe
25.3.2023
According to Venezuela's attorney general office, government officials were running parallel oil operations with the assistance of the national crypto department
In-Chat Tether Transfers Introduced in Telegram
25.3.2023
Users of the Telegram messenger will now be able to send each other the leading stablecoin, tether (usdt), directly in the chats. The new option expands the list of cryptocurrencies available for purchase, sale, and trade in the messaging app. Tether Added to Wallet Bot in Telegram Messenger...
German dwpbank to offer Bitcoin trading to 1,200 affiliate banks on new platform
24.3.2023
Securities processor Deutsche WertpapierService Bank (dwpbank) will provide its affiliates seamless integration with their current offerings, with more digital assets to come
Venture capitalists bail on Zipmex bailout, company warns of consequences: Report
24.3.2023
V Venture, a subsidiary of a Thai shipping company, missed a payment on its $100 million buyout of the troubled crypto exchange
Binance spot trading halted due to issue on trailing stop orders
24.3.2023
Binance announced that spot trading on the platform experiences an issue, the crypto exchange is working on to resolve the problem
Coinbase Tries AI Assistant Chatgpt for Pre-Listing Risk Assessment of Tokens
23.3.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase has tested Openai’s Chatgpt as a token verification tool comparing it with its standard security procedure. In over half of the cases, the AI platform produced the same results as the manual review, but it also failed to recognize some high-risk assets. Chatgpt Approves...
SEC serves Wells Notice to Coinbase
23.3.2023
Coinbase has published an official statement after being served Wells Notice by the SEC. While it is not a legal case yet, it shows the direction where the warning could move on to. According to the statement, the notices come after Coinbase raised concerns about drafting reasonable rules for...
Kraken to suspend Plaid withdrawals and deposits via ACH Silvergate
23.3.2023
Joined the Silvergate Exchange Network back in 2019, Kraken is now looking for new ACH funding options