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OKX’s Global Compliance Chief Left After Six Months
28.3.2024
Patrick Donegan, whose LinkedIn profile says he managed a team of 300 people around the world, was at OKX from August 2023 to January 2024
OKX API Failure Causes Account Balance Confusion, Thousands of Users Affected
27.3.2024
The OKX API has hit a snag, causing account balance chaos for users in Singapore, Japan, and the US. The Rest API crash has led to errors, incorrect data, and failed trades. OKX assures users of asset safety, but the glitch has impacted the OKB token value. Read on for more details and recent...
KuCoin Withdrawals Spike to $1B in Crypto Amid U.S. Regulatory Clampdown
27.3.2024
The surge occurred as U.S. federal prosecutors charged the exchange and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering laws on Tuesday
OKX Quietly Settled Regulatory 'Failings' With Malta Financial Services Authority
27.3.2024
The $322,000 “goodwill” settlement with MFSA related to OKX’s Okcoin Europe subsidiary
Philippines Blocks Binance, Citing Threat to Security of Investor Funds
26.3.2024
The Philippines has proceeded to block crypto exchange Binance. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded that the public’s continued access to Binance’s websites and apps “poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos.”...
R&B Artist Akon Tells Fans Not to Request Crypto-Related Messages
24.3.2024
Award-winning musician Akon recently pleaded with his fans on a video-sharing website not to request him to record crypto-related messages. However, in a post on the website, the music producer did not share reasons for his newfound disinterest in cryptocurrencies. Singer Unwilling to Endorse...
Crypto Exchange Okx Shuts Down Services in India Due to Regulations — Advises Users to Withdraw All Funds
22.3.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has notified its users in India that the platform is shutting down services in the country “due to local regulations.” The exchange has advised users in India to “withdraw all funds” from their accounts by the end of April. The Indian government...
Bitcoin Rallies Post-Fed Rate Announcement, Shorts Worth $151.69M Liquidated
21.3.2024
The valuation of bitcoin (BTC) tapped the $68,000 mark merely 17 hours following its dip to $60,760 per unit. Following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, the entire crypto market has seen a 5.9% upturn, with bitcoin rising 6.8% versus the U.S. dollar. Crypto Market...
Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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Over 93% of Bitcoin Mined Ahead of Fourth Halving, Signaling New Era of Scarcity
18.3.2024
As of the current moment, 93.6% of bitcoin’s total supply has already been mined, leaving only 1.34 million bitcoins remaining to be extracted. After the upcoming halving event, the issuance rate of the leading digital currency will decelerate, significantly reducing its availability more...
Taiwan Acknowledges Binance for Cooperating With Domestic Law Agencies
18.3.2024
The government of Taiwan has acknowledged the cooperation Binance has offered to domestic law enforcement agencies. According to local reports, Binance is the only offshore exchange that assists the government in dealing with virtual asset fraud cases, allowing authorities to access the accounts...
Group Urges US President Joe Biden to Secure Release of ‘Kidnapped’ Former Federal Agent
18.3.2024
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a blockchain and crypto advocacy group, has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to assist in securing the release of a Binance executive “kidnapped” by the Nigerian government. The group warned that the Nigerian government’s arbitrary detention of Tigran...
Binance Says Nigeria Is Not Yet One of Its Top Markets
16.3.2024
Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reason why it is eager to invest there. ‘Extraordinary...
South Africa’s Regulator Approves 59 Crypto Licences: Report
14.3.2024
South Africa's regulator Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has approved 59 operating licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a Reuters report citing an official from the regulatory body.
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Nigeria’s Binance Impasse: Senior Executives Detained at Government ‘Guesthouse’ for 14 Days
14.3.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent, is one of two Binance executives being held without charge by Nigerian authorities. A local court approved the executives’ 14-day detention. Recent media reports suggest that Nigerian officials have requested Binance to disclose the identities...
Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral as Goldman Sachs Ends Bearish Stance
8.3.2024
The bank lifted its rating on the stock after bitcoin hit record highs and the crypto exchange’s trading volume reached levels not seen since 2021
Bankrupt Cryptopia Exchange to Return Crypto to Some Creditors
8.3.2024
The New Zealand exchange went offline in 2019 following a cyber attack that saw millions of dollars worth of tokens stolen
Bitcoin Rally May Slow as Order-Book Imbalance Hints at Profit Taking
6.3.2024
The gap between liquidity on the ask and bid sides of the order book within 2% of the market price has widened to nearly five times is usual value, according to data tracked by Kaiko
Deutsche Börse Launches Crypto Trading Platform DBDX for Institutional Investors
5.3.2024
Deutsche Börse has unveiled its entry into the regulated digital assets market with the introduction of DBDX, a dedicated platform for institutional cryptocurrency trading. Under the leadership of Carl Koelzer, who oversees FX and digital assets, DBDX aims to deliver a secure and transparent...
Blockchain Advocacy Group Says Nigerian Government’s Actions Could Drive Crypto Activities Underground
5.3.2024
Nigerian blockchain lobby group has said the government’s decision to block access to crypto trading like Binance, Kraken and Coinbase will not “help Nigeria build the much-needed trust and confidence in the financial system.” The advocacy group also said the Nigerian...