Recently, KuCoin announced that they would be implementing a 7.5% value-added tax on trading fees for their Nigerian users starting from July 8. This decision was made in response to what they referred to as “an important regulatory update.” The tax would be applied to transaction fees rather than the transaction amount itself, and it
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Binance.US, the American branch of the popular crypto exchange Binance, is gearing up for the next phase of its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite their efforts to dismiss the SEC’s allegations, a US District Judge upheld the majority of the charges against Binance on June 28. This decision has set
Sony Group, a prominent conglomerate in Japan, has recently made headlines by announcing its acquisition of Amber Japan, paving the way for the launch of a new crypto exchange. The WhaleFin exchange, previously owned by Amber Japan, will now be rebranded as S.BLOX Co under Sony’s ownership. This move signifies Sony’s entry into the world
Jesse Powell, the founder of Kraken, recently made headlines by donating $1 million, predominantly in Ethereum, in support of former US President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. While Powell claimed that his donation was intended to help the US maintain its leadership in blockchain technology, some may question the true motives behind his actions. Powell’s decision
A recent decision by a US bankruptcy court has caused quite a stir in the crypto world. FTX, a major crypto exchange, has been granted approval to move forward with a liquidation plan that would pay customer claims in cash. The plan is set to pay customers based on crypto prices at the time of
A recent development in the ongoing lawsuit between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kraken has signaled potential trouble for the exchange. Federal Judge William Orrick in California expressed his inclination to deny Kraken’s request to have the case dismissed. Judge Orrick stated that it was “plausible” that the digital assets offered on
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been facing escalating regulatory challenges in various jurisdictions, including India. Recently, the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a hefty fine of 188.2 million Indian Rupees on Binance for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. This fine amounts to approximately $2.2 million and was a result of Binance’s
When it comes to traveling with cryptocurrency, one of the most crucial aspects is to ensure the security of your digital wallet. This can be achieved by implementing time-tested strategies that are designed to protect your assets from potential threats and hacks. Accessing your crypto accounts while on the go requires you to prioritize secure
The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in the crypto exchange Kraken’s deposit system by blockchain security firm CertiK has brought to light some serious security concerns. The allegations of extortion made by Kraken against CertiK have sparked a public feud between the two parties. While CertiK has denied these allegations, the events that unfolded
A federal high court in Nigeria recently made a decision to dismiss a human rights lawsuit filed by Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla against the country’s National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The case was thrown out due to Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation, which came after he fled Nigerian authority’s custody
Recently, Brazil’s Special Department of Federal Revenue announced that they will be intensifying their efforts to monitor foreign cryptocurrency exchanges. The goal is to ensure that these exchanges are adhering to local regulations and not engaging in any illegal activities. This move comes as a response to the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in the country
In the aftermath of the FTX collapse, a fierce legal battle has erupted over the millions of dollars in assets seized from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Debtor parties, along with FTX Digital Markets, have filed a petition seeking control of the assets, arguing that they have a superior right to the seized funds and
The New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) office recently announced the successful completion of its settlement with Gemini, resulting in the recovery of $50 million for users affected by the defunct Gemini Earn program. This settlement marks a significant step forward in resolving the legal charges brought against Gemini by the NYAG. As part of the
In recent years, the copy trading industry has seen a significant surge in popularity, with brokers increasingly seeking sophisticated solutions to meet the evolving needs of their traders. One company that has been at the forefront of this shift is B2Broker, which has recently unveiled its next-generation copy trading platform, B2Copy. Unlike other solutions in