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OKX declares $7.5B in liquid assets in proof-of-reserves report
19.1.2023
According to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, OKX has the largest clean asset reserves of all the major exchanges
FTX CEO says he is exploring rebooting the exchange: Report
19.1.2023
FTX Trading, doing business as FTX.com, was one of roughly 130 companies under FTX Group that filed for bankruptcy following the firm's reported liquidity crunch in November
The Department of Justice charges the founder of Bitzlato with the unlicensed money transmitting
19.1.2023
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged Anatoly Legkodymov for transmitting money without any license. If convicted, Anatoly Legkodymov faces a prison time of up to 5 years. Bitzlato is now in the news after its founder was mentioned in the press release of the Justice Department....
Coinbase halts its operations in Japan to review market conditions
19.1.2023
The Japanese arm of Coinbase has published an official blog post to announce that it is halting its operations in the region amid the present market conditions. Coinbase aims to review the business’s operations before moving forward with any other developments. Customers in Japan can deposit...
Bitcoin crowd sentiment hit multi-month high as BTC price touches $21K
19.1.2023
The bullish market sentiment aided by the price rebound has also let many analysts believe that the Bitcoin price bottom is in
Binance Custody Announces the Official Launch Binance Mirror
19.1.2023
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has just announced the debut of its mirror platform, Binance Mirror. Binance Custody, a reputable digital asset custodian that adheres to all applicable regulations, has launched its first off-exchange settlement service. Binance exchange now allows...
Bitzlato Exchange Busted as US Deals ‘Blow to Crypto Crime,’ Arrests Owner
19.1.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, better known to the Russian-speaking segment of the market, has been taken down as part of an “international cryptocurrency enforcement action,” the U.S. Justice Department announced. The Russian owner of the platform has been arrested for his role...
Binance registers as virtual asset service provider in Poland
18.1.2023
In compliance with new regulatory requirements, Polish users will have to sign new terms and conditions with Binance Poland in order to continue using the company’s services
FTX fallout: SBF trial could set precedent for the crypto industry
18.1.2023
The FTX saga is set to enter its next phase in October with the start of SBF’s trial. However, industry experts are concerned that prosecutors could use him to set an example
Huobi and Binance Freeze $100M Associated with Harmony One Attack
18.1.2023
Binance recently tweeted about freezing accounts linked to the $100 million Harmony One attack. The exchange also provided assistance when the attacker tried to launder the funds through Huobi. According to the latest tweets by Binance, 124 BTC, amounting to 2.5 million dollars, have already been...
Sao Paolo Court Ruled Against Binance in User Withdrawal Related Case
18.1.2023
A court in Sao Paolo, Brazil, ruled against Binance in a case in which the leading cryptocurrency exchange faced a withdrawal-related complaint. A user, who introduced a lawsuit against the exchange because he couldn’t retrieve his funds from the platform, received almost $2,000 in damages...
Coinbase stops Japan operations amid trading slump
18.1.2023
Coinbase crypto exchange originally started planning its Japanese expansion during a bear market of 2018
FTX: it took 'Herculean investigative effort' to identify $5.5B in liquid assets
17.1.2023
Debtors said they had identified $1.7 billion in cash, $3.5 billion in crypto assets and $0.3 billion in securities following FTX filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bitcoin price strength intensifies as risk-loving traders bring volume back to the crypto market
17.1.2023
An increase in Bitcoin trading volume and positive on-chain data appear to be the primary forces behind BTC’s newfound strength
Spanish Airline Vueling to Accept Cryptocurrency as Means of Payment
17.1.2023
Vueling, a low-cost Spanish airline, has announced it is exploring the functionality of blockchain and NFT (non-fungible token) technology to accept cryptocurrency as a means of payment for its services. The company enlisted the aid of Criptan, a registered Spanish cryptocurrency exchange, and aims...
SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules
17.1.2023
The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of occurrence of any unforeseen events
Crypto.com signs agreement with Climeworks & strengthens sustainability journey
17.1.2023
Crypto.com, as part of its plans, has taken the initiative of signing an eight-year contract with Climeworks to fulfill its commitment to the nullification of its direct carbon emissions. Crypto.com, as an entity, happens to be the undisputed leader of industries related to regulatory compliances...
How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains
16.1.2023
Some crypto tokens will perform better than stocks in 2023 as they become less sensitive to macroeconomic factors, according to CIO at Arca Jeff Dorman
3AC, Coinflex founders collaborating to raise $25M for new claims trading exchange
16.1.2023
According to the project's pitch deck, the company intends to launch as soon as possible, and estimates the claims market to be worth around $20 billion
Former FTX US President Says Relationship with SBF Deteriorated
16.1.2023
Brett Harrison, the former president of the infamous FTX exchange, recently broke his silence about his time on FTX. Brett recently released a string of tweets that recalled his experience with a volatile Sam Bankman-Fried. According to the tweets, Brett’s relationship with Sam and other deputies...