In recent days, Hong Kong-based crypto exchange BitForex has raised concerns among its users as the platform appears to have gone entirely dark. The suspension of its website and trading application on Feb 23 has left users unable to initiate withdrawals or access the exchange. This comes as a shock, considering the exchange boasted over
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Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, found itself in the midst of a legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The charges brought against Kraken were seen as a direct result of the firm’s vocal advocacy for regulatory boundaries within the digital asset industry. The SEC alleged that Kraken had been operating unlawfully
Bitcoin enthusiasts are closely monitoring the price movements of Bitcoin as it approaches the $52,000 mark. However, beyond the surface level, there is a complex interplay of buy and sell orders within a critical 2% market depth that is often overlooked. This deeper examination into the liquidity of Bitcoin reveals the shifting sands beneath the
Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX executives, has recently announced its expansion into 11 US states amid the tightening global crypto regulations. This move signifies the company’s dedication to growing its presence in the US market. In a recent announcement on social media, CEO Armani Ferrante expressed the company’s commitment to entering the
In recent years, there has been a noticeable decrease in the amount of Bitcoin stored in exchange wallets, indicating a significant change in investor behavior. This shift has been particularly apparent since mid-March 2020 when over 17% of Bitcoin’s total supply was held on exchanges, a record high at the time. Despite Bitcoin’s 2021 bull
Recently, Coinbase’s non-US exchange experienced an impressive milestone with over $1 billion in daily trading volume on Feb. 20. This achievement signifies a significant growth trajectory for the platform, especially in the realm of perpetual futures trading. Coinbase International Exchange, as stated by CEO Brian Armstrong, reached the $1 billion daily volume mark for the
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently made an announcement regarding the discontinuation of trading and subscription services for its leveraged token offerings. This decision will affect tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Coin, with the discontinuation set to take effect on Feb. 28. According to the statement released on Feb. 19,
US prosecutors are urging a federal judge to approve the Binance plea deal, which was filed on Feb. 16. This plea deal, involving the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), revolves around charges of money laundering and sanctions violations dating back to November 2023. It requires Binance to pay a staggering
In the latest financial report released on February 15, Coinbase, one of the major cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, showcased its impressive financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. The report revealed notable achievements and growth, as well as areas of concern for the company. Let’s delve deeper into the
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has taken a bold move by lifting the freeze on Debt Box’s assets. This decision comes after Coinbase discovered discrepancies in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) representation of its case against Debt Box. In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Paul Grewal,
The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) recently unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency industry. This move comes as part of South Korea’s ongoing efforts to bolster financial oversight and protect consumers within the rapidly evolving digital asset space. By implementing stricter operational standards and expelling non-compliant exchanges, the KoFIU aims
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and local law enforcement have joined forces to issue a public warning regarding an entity posing as a legitimate crypto exchange called MEXC Global. This fraudulent organization is disguising itself as a virtual asset trading platform and enticing unsuspecting victims into participating in a crypto investment scam. As
The excitement surrounding the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has led to a significant increase in total assets under custodial accounts. According to a recent report by Bitget, these accounts have experienced a staggering 250% growth over the past four months. This surge can be attributed to several factors, including the overall performance of the
The largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has recently announced that it will be delisting Monero (XMR) and Multichain’s token (MULTI) by February 20th. In addition to these two digital assets, Binance has also decided to remove other tokens such as Aragon (ANT) and VAI (VAI) from several of its products, citing the failure