Category: Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Bybit Targets Institutional Traders with 2 New Features

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Tom Higgins | Gold-i Tom Higgins | Gold-i Tom Higgins | Gold-i Tom Higgins | Gold-i Tom Higgins | Gold-i Tom Higgins | Gold-i In this interview, Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i, discusses the convergence of crypto and FX liquidity. He explains the challenges of accessing crypto liquidity and how different execution methods, such as iceberg orders, help manage large transactions. Tom addresses the impact of AI in trading, emphasizing its use in sentiment analysis and trading pattern recognition. He also talks about the significance of Bitcoin ETFs in boosting…

87% of Russians Aware of Cryptocurrency, 42% Familiar With Hamster Kombat, Survey Shows

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A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster Kombat. The game’s popularity is mainly among young, tech-savvy Telegram users, with a significant gap between awareness and active […] Source

Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Increases Bounty for White Hat Hackers to $23,000,000

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India-based crypto exchange WazirX is increasing a reward offer in hopes of recovering the $230 million that hackers stole from the platform. In a new announcement, WazirX says they are increasing the reward to 10% of the stolen funds, or $23 million. “We invite white hat hackers, blockchain forensics experts and cybersecurity professionals from around the world to join this critical mission and protect the integrity of the crypto ecosystem. For more details on how you can assist in the recovery, please visit our updated blog post.” White hat is…

The Critical Role of Market Making in Decentralized Exchanges – a Deep Dive With CLS Global

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In the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape, market makers play an increasingly vital role, particularly in the realm of DEXs (decentralized exchanges). As the industry shifts towards more decentralized models, the importance of efficient market-making strategies has become paramount. The evolution of cryptocurrency exchanges The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant transformation in recent years. While centralized exchanges initially dominated the space, the growing demand for platforms aligning with the core principles of decentralization led to the emergence of DEXs. These platforms offer users the ability to trade directly from their…

Crypto Exchange Gate.io Terminates Services in Japan

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Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated. CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that covers the cryptocurrency industry. Its journalists abide by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. The Bullish group is majority-owned by Block.one; both companies have interests in a variety of blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets, including bitcoin. CoinDesk operates as…

Crypto Exchange Gemini Settles With IRA Financial Trust Over $36,000,000 Hack in 2022: Report

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Crypto exchange Gemini and self-directed retirement and pension accounts platform IRA Financial Trust (IRA) have reportedly reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 cyberattack. IRA sued Gemini after the crypto exchange suffered a security breach in February 2022. The firm claims that $36 million worth of its customers’ assets in Gemini’s custody were lost due to the cybersecurity incident. In its lawsuit, IRA alleged that the theft should not have happened if Gemini’s claims of having robust security capabilities were true. “Contrary to Gemini’s many representations…

Security Breach at Coinbase-Linked Bank Exposes the Personal Info of More Than 150 of the Exchange’s Customers

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A security breach at a Coinbase-linked bank earlier this month exposed the sensitive personal information of more than 150 of the exchange’s customers. The incident happened on July 11th and impacted a third-party bank that Coinbase uses to process payments, according to a data breach notification published on the Maine Attorney General’s website. In a sample letter to customers that Coinbase provided in the Maine notification, the exchange explains that the bank mistakenly uploaded a file containing transaction data and personal information to an external location where it could have…

Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. does not endorse the purported cryptocurrency project “Tesler Code” or any other […] Source

Crypto Exchange WazirX Hacked, Loses Over $230,000,000 in Ethereum, Shiba Inu and Other Assets: On-Chain Data

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Hackers have breached and siphoned large amounts of assets from the India-based crypto exchange WazirX. According to blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain, an analysis of on-chain data shows that the exchange lost more than $230 million worth of crypto in the incident. The stolen funds include $52.5 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), $102 million worth of Shiba Inu (SHIB), $11.24 million worth of Polygon (MATIC), $7.6 million worth of Pepe (PEPE), $3.5 million worth of Gala (GALA) and $5.79 million in Tether (USDT). Lookonchain says that the hacker is dumping funds…