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New York financial regulator investigates Gemini over FDIC claims: Report
30.1.2023
Many Gemini Earn users reportedly claimed assets in their accounts had been protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Binance blocks some accounts amid Bitzlato case: ‘Funds are safe’
30.1.2023
Binance says it has already unblocked 90% of crypto accounts that were suspended due to the Bitzlato investigation
Feds call for barring Bankman from witness tampering
30.1.2023
The bond agreement may soon be revised if US District Judge Lewis Kaplan accepts the filing submitted by Federal prosecutors, who have sought to restrict the reach of Sam Bankman-Fried. Federal prosecutors claim that Bankman-Fried is attempting to contact FTX counsel with the intention of tampering...
Crypto Association in Turkey Vows to Block Exchanges That ‘Victimize Traders’
29.1.2023
A new organization has been established in Turkey with the aim to monitor and help develop the country’s crypto sector, local media reported. Its first task will be to address recent problems with some cryptocurrency exchanges and boost confidence in the industry as a whole. New Entity to Deal With...
India should reduce TDS on crypto trade in the 2023 budget
27.1.2023
Cryptocurrency in India is going through a process of legal identification. There is little surety if the country will legalize the digital currency considering that the digital rupee has started circulating in the market. An application of 1% TDS on the transfer of virtual digital assets worth...
Binance stablecoin BUSD sees a sharp market cap drop amid solvency and mismanagement worries
26.1.2023
Persistent worries about Binance’s solvency, increased regulation of the crypto sector and questionable use cases are chipping away at BUSD’s market capitalization
Several Crypto Exchange Websites Taken Down in Kazakhstan
26.1.2023
Financial authorities in Kazakhstan have targeted at least five online platforms exchanging cryptocurrencies outside the law. Documents, computer equipment, and cryptocurrency wallets have been seized during searches in the northern part of the country. Kazakhstan’s Financial Watchdog Goes After...
Breaking: Coinbase fined in the Netherlands for $3.6M
26.1.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is fined by the Dutch central bank for 3.3 million euros ($3.6 million) for the lack of registration
Binance Processed $346 Million for Crypto Exchange Bitzlato, Report Claims
26.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reportedly processed nearly $346 million in crypto transactions for Bitzlato, the coin trading platform that was shut down in an international law enforcement operation. U.S. authorities say the world’s largest trading platform for digital assets was among...
Online shopping is made exciting with the all-new Binance Pay & Picodi partnership
25.1.2023
Binance has published a blog post to announce that Binance Pay has partnered with Picodi to enable its users to earn crypto cashback rewards. These rewards will be offered to users who access online stores at the official website of Picodi. The partnership’s objective is to enhance...
Surojit Chatterjee to retain 249,315 shares of Coinbase stock after departing company
24.1.2023
The former chief product officer will receive a healthy severance package, as he departs from his previous role at the exchange
Washington Townhome Tied to Disgraced FTX Co-Founder Listed for $3.28 Million Amid Controversy and Bankruptcy
24.1.2023
A Washington, D.C., townhome tied to FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been listed on the market for roughly $3.28 million. The property was purchased by Bankman-Fried’s brother’s nonprofit, Guarding Against Pandemics, for the same price it is selling for today....
Binance holds token collateral and user funds on same wallet by ‘mistake’
24.1.2023
Binance previously said the firm’s corporate holdings are recorded in separate accounts and should not form part of the proof-of-reserves calculations
Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini to Lay Off 10% of Workforce – Here’s What Happened
24.1.2023
New York-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is letting go of 10% of its workforce amid the ongoing bear market that has seen around $2 trillion wiped out of the crypto market.
This marks the third round of layoffs at the crypto exchange in the past eight months, the Information reported on...
NYDFS advises crypto firms not to commingle user and corporate funds in the event of insolvency
23.1.2023
“A VCE's customer agreement should make clear the parties’ intentions to enter into a custodial relationship, rather than a debtor-creditor relationship," said the NYDFS
Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato
23.1.2023
The operation conducted by authorities across Europe and the U.S. resulted in the arrest of 5 individuals linked to the exchange, including Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov
Binance Banking Partner to Ban Crypto Trading Transfers Under $100K
22.1.2023
Clients of one of the banks facilitating fiat operations with Binance will not be able to trade crypto through SWIFT transfers of less than $100,000. The transaction minimum, aimed at reducing exposure to digital assets, will be introduced by the financial institution in February. Bank Working With...
Bitcoin price rally provides much needed relief for BTC miners
20.1.2023
Bitcoin’s prolonged breakout above $22,000 is easing pressure on razor thin profit margins for BTC miners
Bybit CEO offers clarity on exposure to Genesis, but community demands more
20.1.2023
The community questioned Bybit’s timing in revealing their exposure now and many demanded proof to back up the reassurance from the CEO
Binance to Increase Presence in Poland in Compliance With Local Regulations
20.1.2023
Binance has unveiled intentions to broaden its activities in Poland, another EU member state where the global cryptocurrency exchange is registered. The coin trading platform plans to develop its Polish entity, recruit local talent and launch educational initiatives. Crypto Exchange Binance Moves...