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Gensler asserts: Disclosures alone fail to shield crypto exchanges
6.6.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has issued a stark warning to the cryptocurrency industry, asserting that disclosures alone are not enough to ensure the safety and integrity of crypto exchanges. Gensler’s remarks highlight the growing concerns among regulators about the adequacy of current oversight...
Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp in Effort to Expand Outside the U.S.
6.6.2024
Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp as it looks to expand its crypto presence globally and attract institutional clients through new product offerings, the company announced Tuesday
Centralized crypto exchange trading volume falls to $5.2T in May
5.6.2024
Trading volumes on CEXs have somewhat subsided after topping $9 trillion in March
Hacked Japanese Crypto Exchange to Raise 50 Billion Yen to Repay Customers
5.6.2024
DMM Bitcoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, has revealed its plan to secure 50 billion yen ($320 million) to repay customers after a significant security breach resulted in the loss of 4,503 bitcoins. The BTC leaked from the platform’s wallet on May 31. To ensure full...
UK tribunal starts hearing $9B BSV delisting case
5.6.2024
According to plaintiffs, the six exchanges, which delisted Bitcoin SV in 2019, owe BSV holders $9 billion for missed opportunities
Okx Launches Crypto Exchange and Wallet in the Netherlands
3.6.2024
Global crypto trading platform Okx has launched its centralized exchange and wallet in the Netherlands. Dutch customers can now engage in spot trading and convert services for over 150 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs. The platform integrates with Ideal, a popular online...
Crypto exchanges see $3B Ethereum exit since ETF approvals
3.6.2024
Only 10.6% of the total Ether supply is currently on centralized crypto exchanges, its lowest level in years
Hong Kong Reveals 17 Crypto Trading Platform Applicants as New Regulations Take Effect
3.6.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of two licensed crypto trading platforms and 17 pending applicants under the new regulations that went into effect on June 1. The financial regulator stresses that operating without a license is a criminal offense and commits...
Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning
1.6.2024
The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong...
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
Mt Gox not dumping Bitcoin just yet, Hong Kong boots out crypto exchanges: Asia Express
31.5.2024
Bitcoin markets are safe from a Mt Gox dump for now, Hong Kong to boot out unlicensed exchanges, Binance sells Gopax claims at rock bottom
Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency
30.5.2024
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local...
Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
30.5.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is a criminal offense and will enforce compliance....
Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline
29.5.2024
A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline
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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Russian Traffic to Global Crypto Exchanges Surges; Central Bank Warns of Western Sanctions Risk
28.5.2024
The surge in Russian traffic to global cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the last two quarters has prompted officials to issue a warning about the risk of Western sanctions. According to a central bank study, Russian traffic to some of the largest crypto exchanges increased by 16.4%, reaching...
South Africa’s Regulator Tightens Rules for Crypto Asset Transfers via Latest Directive
28.5.2024
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has proposed a directive regarding crypto asset transfers. This directive follows the licensing of 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa. The FIC aims to tighten regulations by requiring CASPs...
Russian Central Bank Flags Sharp Rise in Crypto-related Activity
27.5.2024
The Russian Central Bank says it has noticed a rise in citizens’ transactions on crypto exchanges and peer-to-peer crypto trading platforms.
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Bitcoin Price Prediction as Crypto Exchanges Announce 1,200 Job Openings – Will BTC Pump Higher?
26.5.2024
Over 1,200 job openings announced by leading crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase hint at a potential Bitcoin price pump amidst market growth.
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Major Crypto Exchanges Announce Over 1,200 Job Openings
26.5.2024
Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Okx, and Crypto.com, are expanding their workforces, collectively offering over 1,200 job openings. Binance leads this hiring surge with 460 roles, followed by Okx with 414, Crypto.com with 335, and Coinbase with 224. This recruitment...