Centralized exchanges saw a strong rebound in trading activity in October 2025, with both spot and derivatives volumes rising sharply. Kucoin emerged as the standout performer, leading growth across both markets as crypto momentum picked up. CEX Activity Rises Sharply in October Amid Market Recovery Crypto trading activity accelerated in October, with centralized exchanges (CEXs) […] Source
One of the top financial regulators in the United States is announcing staking for digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a new X post, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new changes. “Today US Treasury and the IRS issued new guidance giving crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) a clear path to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with their retail investors. This move increases investor benefits, boosts innovation, and keeps America the global leader in digital asset and blockchain technology.” Consensys lawyer Bill Hughes further laid out the guidelines…
Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, reported a 52% jump in Q3 revenue growth since its September initial public offering (IPO), but the good news was overshadowed by a net loss that was far steeper than analysts expected. The company, whose shares (GEMI) tumbled as much as 12% in post-market trading to an all-time low below $15, posted a net loss of $159.5 million, or $6.67 per share. This loss significantly exceeded the $3.24 loss per share anticipated by analysts, according to a Bloomberg survey.…
The native token of the decentralized crypto exchange Uniswap (UNI) has surged 44% in the last 24 hours after the Uniswap Foundation unveiled a new governance proposal. The “UNIfication” plan would activate protocol fees and introduce a new token burn mechanism to align incentives and boost protocol growth. The proposal redirects trading fees to burn UNI tokens in a move to create deflationary pressure. The plan would also introduce a “growth” budget to fund protocol and ecosystem development starting next year, distributed quarterly. Most Foundation team members will transition to…
Caroline Pham, acting chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is in discussions with regulated US crypto exchanges to introduce leveraged spot cryptocurrency products. The launch could occur as early as next month, according to a statement Pham made yesterday (Sunday) via X. Digital assets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25 In August, the CFTC launched an initiative to allow trading of spot crypto asset contracts on registered exchanges. The regulator invited public feedback on rules covering retail trading with leverage, margin, or financing. CFTC Reviews Rules for…
November 6th, 2025 – New York, United States LeverUp Offers Traders a Flexible and Full-Scale DeFi Platform LeverUp, a brand-new Liquidity Provider (LP)-free perpetual exchange, has officially launched, offering traders a next-generation DeFi platform built on the layer-1 blockchain Monad. Backed by Makers Fund, LeverUp delivers a decentralized trading experience with uncapped open interest, free liquidity provider perpetuals, and scalability, offering traders zero fees. This partnership will allow LeverUp to utilize its on-chain, transparent trading of perpetuals to the fullest in Monad’s fast and scalable layer-1 blockchain. Users can anticipate…
When your crypto is stolen, a rapid and organized response is crucial to trace the funds and rebuild your digital security. Hackers can drain your crypto exchange account by gaining unauthorized access to your password or login credentials. This often happens through phishing links or malware that secretly steals your login credentials. Attackers may also exploit weak passwords, reused credentials from data breaches or SIM swaps to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). Once they gain access, they transfer funds to anonymous wallets, often routing them through mixers or decentralized exchanges to…
Bitget’s stock futures contracts surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, reaching the milestone two weeks after hitting the $500 million mark, according to company figures released today (Thursday). These figures clearly indicate that the boom in tokenized equities is not just a passing fad, but a hot trend that traditional large exchange operators are also starting to embrace. Bitget Cracks $1B in Stock Trading as Wall Street Goes Tokenized The crypto exchange, which claims 120 million users globally, launched USDT-margined perpetual futures tied to 25 U.S. stocks in July.…
If a crypto exchange has tech glitches, or a market maker pulls liquidity, exacerbating a flash crash, there are few legal avenues to pursue. Almost twenty billion dollars in perpetual futures positions were liquidated during the Oct. 10 crypto crash, prompting traders to ask who should pay if platforms fail under pressure. Unlike regulated securities exchanges, crypto venues can pull liquidity, cut profitable positions and often rely on arbitration clauses that limit legal recourse as long as users have clicked I agree. In the latest liquidation frenzy, Binance was at…
In today’s hyper-competitive crypto market, visibility is everything. For new projects, being listed on a centralized exchange is often the first major milestone toward building trust, attracting liquidity, and growing a loyal community. Yet not all listings deliver equal value. Choosing between an exchange that lists dozens of tokens each month and one that focuses on a limited number of carefully selected projects can significantly shape a token’s trajectory. Selective listings on exchanges like WhiteBIT or Coinbase, which prioritize quality over quantity, offer long-term strategic advantages compared to high-frequency listing…