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Decentralized Exchange Hyperliquid (HYPE) Defies Crypto Downturn, Skyrockets 40% in One Week

February 2, 2026 boss

While the vast majority of the crypto sector plunged in value over the weekend, one top-20 altcoin resisted the bleeding and witnessed massive gains. HYPE, the native asset of the decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid, has skyrocketed by more than 40% in the past seven days. The overall crypto market cap, by comparison, dropped nearly 9% over the same time period, per data from CoinGecko. HYPE’s hot streak continued on Monday, with the 20th-ranked crypto asset by market cap up more than 13% at time of writing. Some of those recent…

US Treasury Sanctions IRGC-Linked Digital Asset Exchanges

February 1, 2026 boss

OFAC sanctions senior Iranian security figures, Babak Zanjani, and two UK-registered crypto exchanges for aiding the IRGC and human rights abuses. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on January 30, 2026 in Washington the designation of Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari and multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps […] Source

Binance: October Flash Crash Was a Macro Liquidation Spiral — Not Exchange Failure

February 1, 2026 boss

Binance is pushing back hard against blame for October’s crypto flash crash, arguing macro shocks, leverage and liquidity dynamics — not exchange failures — drove a synchronized global sell-off that hit crypto and equities alike. Binance Rejects Glitch Claims, Blames Macro Shock for October Crypto Crash Market dislocations often trigger competing narratives about responsibility and […] Source

US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges for First Time

January 31, 2026 boss

The United States Treasury has sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran’s financial system, marking the first time Washington has directly targeted digital asset platforms as part of its Iran sanctions program. In a statement on Friday, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the sanctions are part of a wider move against Iranian officials and networks accused of violently suppressing people at home while using alternative financial channels to get around international sanctions. Among those sanctioned was Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, Iran’s minister of the interior, who…

Why Proof-of-Reserves Isn’t Enough to Trust Crypto Exchanges

January 30, 2026 boss

What is proof-of-reserves? At its core, proof-of-reserves is a public demonstration that a custodian holds the assets it claims to hold on behalf of users, typically using cryptographic methods and onchain transparency. If every crypto exchange can publish a proof-of-reserves (PoR) report, why can withdrawals still be delayed or halted during a crisis? The truth is that proof-of-reserves is not a trust guarantee. It shows whether verifiable assets exist on a platform at a single point in time, but it does not confirm that the platform is solvent, liquid or…

Crypto Exchange Roundup: Best Platforms Heading Into February 2026

January 30, 2026 boss

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise […] Source

IG Group Expects to Launch “a Crypto Proposition” After Crypto Exchange Acquisition

January 30, 2026 boss

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Announces DeFi-Level Yields for Users in US, EU and Canada

January 28, 2026 boss

The US-based crypto exchange Kraken is introducing a new product that allows its users to access decentralized finance (DeFi) earning opportunities. Kraken says it is rolling out DeFi Earn to offer DeFi-like rewards without the complicated setups and processes. “DeFi has always promised more control, yet most people end up overwhelmed by wallet setups, seed phrases, and a maze of onchain steps. That’s why we’re excited to introduce DeFi Earn. It lets you earn up to 8% APY on your cash and stablecoins through the same Kraken experience you already…

South Korea Proposes Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap; Upbit, Coinone May Reduce Stakes

January 28, 2026 boss

Pro-Ukrainian Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Designated “Undesirable” by Russian Authorities

January 27, 2026 boss

The Russian government has banned its citizens from interacting with the crypto exchange WhiteBIT due to the company’s contributions to the Ukrainian military. WhiteBIT, which was founded by Ukrainians and is headquartered in Lithuania, has donated $11 million to Ukraine’s armed forces since the Russian invasion began in 2022. The exchange has also facilitated more than $160 million in donations for Ukrainian defense and humanitarian aid purposes via its payments solution Whitepay, according to Alyona Gorbatko, a public relations and communications specialist at the company. The Prosecutor General’s Office of…