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OKX expands to the Netherlands with new crypto exchange and wallet
3.6.2024
Previously known as Okcoin Europe, OKX began serving users in the Netherlands in 2021 after registering with the Dutch Central Bank
US SEC is ‘bent on choking’ the crypto industry — Coinbase
2.6.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission “is serious about the destruction of digital assets,” according to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase
Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Suffers $305M Hack
31.5.2024
Measures have been taken to prevent further unauthorized outflows, the exchange said
Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges
31.5.2024
This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC's commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading
Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Gets 7.5 Years In Prison
28.5.2024
Former FTX executive and Sam Bankman-Fried associate Ryan Salame has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for criminal charges stemming from his time at the crypto exchange following a Tuesday morning hearing at Manhattan federal court.
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Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: May 27, 2024
28.5.2024
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.
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HTX crypto exchange overtakes Coinbase in trading volumes
28.5.2024
Coinbase is lagging behind HTX and Bitrue exchange, with around $2 billion in spot trading volumes
After Half a Decade, Mt. Gox Initiates $2.9B Bitcoin Transfer
28.5.2024
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred about 42,829 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $2.9b, to a new wallet according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Bitcoin’s price dropped slightly to $67,787 after reaching a high of $70,600 on Monday.
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How Bitget CEO Gracy Chen plans to shake up the male-dominated crypto industry
27.5.2024
Cointelegraph heard from Gracy Chen, the newly appointed CEO of Bitget, to understand her strategy leading a top crypto exchange as a female in a male-dominated industry
South Korea Urged to Follow US Lead on Crypto ETFs After Ethereum Approval
27.5.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of spot Ethereum ETFs last week has ignited pressure on South Korea's financial regulators to greenlight similar crypto exchange-traded funds.
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Nigeria Increases Capital Requirements for Currency Dealers Nearly Sixtyfold to $1.4 Million
25.5.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the capital requirements for national bureau de change operators from approximately $24,000 to $1.4 million. The central bank has given operators a six-month period to comply and they must apply for new licenses. The bank’s director for risk management...
FTX Group Paid $25 Million In Settlement To Whistleblowers Before Collapse
24.5.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Group paid over $25 million in hush money to seven whistleblowers before the doomed crypto exchange collapse in November 2022, an independent examination released Thursday has found. The report's release comes just days before former FTX executive Ryan Salame is set to...
Crypto Exchange Gate.HK Ceases Operations — Urges Users to Withdraw Assets
24.5.2024
Gate.HK, the Hong Kong arm of cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io, is undergoing a significant platform overhaul to enhance security and compliance, withdrawing its applications for licensing under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and the Anti-Money Laundering...
Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application
24.5.2024
The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month
CatCoin demands BitForex resolve token withdrawals, hints at lawsuit
24.5.2024
The CatCoin team urged BitForex to respond to their grievances via a designated email address, marking a last-ditch effort before potentially escalating the matter further
Hong Kong crypto exchange folds to regulatory pressure
24.5.2024
Gate.HK plans a major overhaul to comply with regulations and aims to relaunch services after obtaining the necessary licenses
Prosecutors Push 5-7 Year Sentence For FTX Exec Ryan Salame
23.5.2024
U.S. prosecutors are pushing for a 5 - 7 year sentence for former FTX executive Ryan Salame on charges stemming from his time at Sam Bankman-Fried’s doomed crypto exchange, a new court filing reveals. Salame is the first executive of the exchange outside of Sam Bankman-Fried to be formally...
Bybit CEO refutes insolvency rumors, shares proof-of-reserves
23.5.2024
Ben Zhou shared a post on X, clarifying that none of the rumors have “any real facts” supporting them
Crypto Exchange Bitget Appoints Gracy Chen as CEO
22.5.2024
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Bitget has promoted Gracy Chen as its new CEO taking over from Sandra Lou, who is moving on to pursue other business goals.
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Crypto exchanges exit Hong Kong license race ahead of May deadline
21.5.2024
The queue of crypto exchanges for operational licenses in Hong Kong is shrinking as seven exchanges, including IBTCEX and Huobi HK, withdraw applications ahead of the May 31 deadline