Cyprus hit by wildfires In our weekly review, we start with the effects of wildfires in Cyprus. A devastating wildfire in southern Cyprus killed two people, injured at least ten, destroyed numerous homes, and forced the evacuation of over a dozen villages near Limassol. 🚨 Massive Wildfire in Limassol Region, Cyprus 🔥Red alert issued as extreme heat and dry winds fuel the blaze. Villages evacuated. Smoke covers the area. [ ForestFire LimassolValley Cyprus Emergency StaySafe WildfireAlert BreakingNews ClimateCrisis Evacuation LimassolFire ] pic.twitter.com/CdfTWXiBAj — Odin Root 🇸🇸🇺🇸 (@RootsOdin) July 23, 2025…
Category: Exchanges
Two Solana (SOL)-Based Altcoins Get the Nod From Top US-Based Crypto Exchange by Trading Volume Coinbase
A pair of Solana (SOL)-based altcoins is dipping in price after gaining support from the largest crypto exchange by trading volume in the US. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Coinbase Assets says it is adding support for Jito Staked SOL (JITOSOL) and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Metaplex (MPLX). “Jito Staked SOL and Metaplex are now live on http://coinbase.com and in the Coinbase iOS and Android apps. Coinbase customers can log in to buy, sell, convert, send, receive or store these assets.” News of the support…
Flare’s Leading Decentralized Exchange SparkDEX Schedules Native Token Release
According to the decentralized finance (DeFi) project SparkDEX, the team will launch its SPRK token on July 29, 2025, marking the first native token debut on the Flare blockchain. SparkDEX Token Launch Coincides With Flare’s FXRP Mainnet Plans Just recently, the Flare-based decentralized exchange (DEX) suite SparkDEX integrated USDTO, Tether’s multi-chain liquidity standard. This drove […] Source
Galaxy moves another $1.1B to Exchanges
A long-dormant Bitcoin whale from the Satoshi era has transferred more than $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin to centralized exchanges in recent hours, raising concerns of a possible market correction during a typically low-liquidity weekend. After holding their stash since 2011, the Satoshi-era whale, or large cryptocurrency investor, first transferred 40,000 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $4.6 billion on July 15, followed by a second transaction of 40,000 BTC on July 18 to Galaxy Digital, Cointelegraph previously reported. According to blockchain intelligence platform Lookonchain, Galaxy Digital has since moved more than…
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Approves Then Pauses Bitwise ETF Offering Wide Crypto Exposure
The top securities regulator in the US is pausing Bitwise’s plan to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) almost immediately after approving it. Two days ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave an “accelerated” approval of Bitwise’s proposal to convert BITW to a spot ETF. “Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘Exchange Act’) and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘NYSE Arca’ or ‘Exchange’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘Commission’) a proposed rule…
Abu Dhabi, Budapest Stock Exchanges to Explore Dual Listings, Cross-Border Trading
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a partnership. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration across several key initiatives. It also covers the analysis of possibilities for dual listings and cross-border trading. The signing ceremony occurred during the state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to Hungary. Deepening Capital Market Ties The MOU outlines efforts to share best practices and foster greater connectivity between the two nations’…
Flipster Extends Esports Presence as Official Crypto Exchange Partner of PSG Talon’s League of Legends Team
TAIPEI, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Flipster, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, has announced an expanded partnership with PSG TALON, one of Asia’s premier League of Legends teams. As Official Crypto Exchange Partner for the upcoming competitive season, Flipster continues its commitment to shaping the future of competitive gaming through meaningful fan engagement. This marks the latest chapter in Flipster’s ongoing collaboration with TALON, which began earlier in May with the team’s Dota 2 roster. With PSG TALON, Flipster enters one of the most-watched esports titles in the world, bringing…
JPMorgan Reportedly Explores Lending Against Clients’ Cryptocurrency Holdings
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring the possibility of lending against clients’ cryptocurrency holdings, marking a significant shift in the bank’s stance on digital assets, according to the FT. This potential policy change comes as the largest U.S. banks increasingly embrace cryptocurrencies, despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous criticisms of bitcoin, which he once labeled a “fraud.” […] Source
$44,200,000 Vanishes From Crypto Exchange After Internal Account Compromised in Server Breach
One of the largest crypto exchanges in India just lost millions of dollars worth of digital assets following a security breach first reported by the pseudonymous on-chain investigator ZachXBT. In a post on the messaging platform Telegram, ZachXBT says that an attacker siphoned $44.2 million from CoinDCX and bridged some of the stolen funds from Solana (SOL) to Ethereum (ETH). CoinDCX co-founder and CEO Sumit Gupta later confirmed the unauthorized withdrawals in a post on the social media platform X. “Today, one of our internal operational accounts – used only…
Prediction Platform Polymarket Buys QCEX Exchange in $112 Million Deal to Reenter the U.S.
Polymarket has acquired the parent company of QCEX, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse, in a $112 million deal that paves the way for the crypto prediction market’s return to the United States. The acquisition gives Polymarket access to U.S. markets through QCX, LLC and QC Clearing LLC, which hold licenses from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The move follows the end of a federal investigation into Polymarket’s prior operations, clearing a path for the company to resume service to American users within a regulated framework. Polymarket has acquired QCEX, a…