Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, has announced the possibility of listing a gold-pegged stablecoin. In a new post on the social media platform X, Coinbase says it’s added PAX Gold (PAXG) to its listing roadmap. A placement on Coinbase’s roadmap doesn’t guarantee a future listing, but it announces the potential for it to be listed in order to promote transparency and prevent possible insider trading. PAX Gold is an Ethereum (ETH)-based token backed by physical gold and issued by blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos. Says the project, “PAXG…
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Crypto Exchange OKX To Launch New Security System After Scrutiny From EU Regulators
OKX is restarting its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator with a new security system after falling into hot water with regulators earlier this year amid fallout from the record-setting Bybit hack. OKX chief executive Star Xu announced on the social media platform X on Sunday that OKX’s DEX would restart with a “real-time abuse-detecting and blocking system.” “OKX Web3 is [the] Chrome and search engine to [the] blockchain. [Based] on our understanding of on-chain data, we help customers access hundreds [of] chains’ real-time data, manage multiple chains’ assets and engage with…
Crypto Exchange Kucoin Slams ‘Misleading’ Report on BTC Holdings
Kucoin has denied claims that it lost over 77% of its bitcoin reserves since June 28, 2023, and has described the data from Cryptoquant as “factually incorrect and highly misleading.” Cryptoquant Data Sparks Row Kucoin has refuted claims it lost over 77% of its bitcoin ( BTC) reserves since the mandatory know your customer (KYC) […] Source
Ethena’s USDe Stablecoin Launches on Hyperliquid Exchange and HyperEVM
Ethena’s USDe stablecoin is now live on Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange and HyperEVM blockchain, enabling daily rewards for users and cross-chain DeFi integrations. Hyperliquid Users Earn Rewards via USDe Balances on Hypercore and HyperEVM The USDe stablecoin, developed by Ethena Labs, has launched on Hyperliquid’s exchange and HyperEVM network, marking its expansion within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. […] Source
Pepeto to Launch on Exchange Following Presale Wrap-Up and Platform Milestones
May 5th, 2025 – Dubai, Emirates Pepeto, a project often referred to as the “God of Frogs,” is positioning itself as more than just another meme coin. While many meme tokens rely solely on hype and short-term trading, Pepeto is focused on building a long-term ecosystem that delivers real utility. While many meme coins center around short-term trading and community hype, Pepeto emphasizes infrastructure that may offer more sustained utility. The project aims to provide foundational support for emerging tokens in the meme coin category, helping to advance use cases…
Kraken Catches North Korean Hacker Posing As ‘Steven Smith’ Applying for Job at Crypto Exchange: Report
One of the world’s top crypto exchange platforms has reportedly caught a North Korean hacker with a fake identity to apply for a job at the firm. In a report by CBS News, Nick Percoco – the chief security officer at Kraken – says that an individual from North Korea posing as “Steven Smith” attempted to get an IT job at the crypto exchange as a means of stealing money and information. The person, who is on a “Do Not Hire” list, is suspected of working for North Korea’s Kim…
Report: South Korea to Allow Free Crypto Trading for Non-Profits, Exchanges in June
Beginning in June, South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be permitted to trade digital assets freely. Exchanges can sell virtual assets under strict regulatory conditions to prevent conflicts of interest and minimize market impact. Promoting a Sound Donation Culture South Korean nonprofit organizations and virtual asset exchanges will be allowed to freely […] Source
Top Crypto Exchange Binance Rolls Out Trading Support for New Liquidity Infrastructure Altcoin
The world’s largest crypto exchange platform by volume is adding support for a new liquidity infrastructure project, causing its native asset to skyrocket. In a new announcement, Binance says that on May 2nd, it rolled out support for the decentralized omnichain protocol StakeStone (STO). “Binance is excited to announce the 17th project on the HODLer Airdrops page – StakeStone, a decentralized omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol designed to transform how liquidity is acquired, distributed, and utilized across blockchain ecosystems.” The HODLer Airdrops program, which launched in June 2024, rewards those holding…
Movement (MOVE) Plummets After Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Axes Support for the Layer-2 Project
The Ethereum (ETH)-based layer-2 project Movement (MOVE) cratered to an all-time low on Thursday after Coinbase announced it would axe trading support for the asset on May 15th. Coinbase didn’t articulate a specific reason for the delisting, but the decision materialized a few weeks after Movement became embroiled in a controversy on another top crypto exchange. In late March, Binance banned and froze the assets of a market maker that operated for Movement. The layer-2 project’s native token launched via Binance’s Airdrops Portal in December, but Binance said that after…
BTCC Exchange Scores Big on Day One of TOKEN2049 Dubai With Interactive Basketball Experience and Viral Mascot Nakamon
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 2, 2025 – BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, made a spectacular splash on the first day of TOKEN2049 Dubai with its eye-catching basketball-themed booth and widely popular mascot Nakamon, attracting thousands of crypto enthusiasts, traders, and industry professionals. Following the announcement of […] Source