What Makes a Crypto Exchange AI-Agent Ready in 2026 and Which Platforms Clear the Bar

The emergence of AI agents across the global financial ecosystem started in 2024 but in recent months, usage rates of these tools (especially AI-powered trading bots) have shot up monumentally, so much so that they currently account for 58% of all crypto trading volume. Behind these numbers is a structural shift as AI agents are no longer being used purely as execution tools but rather as independent economic actors that can observe markets, form their own views, allocate capital, manage risk, and even execute strategies without any sort of real-time…

Bitunix Exchange Secures ISO 27001:2022 Certification, Reinforcing Strong Protection of User Data

April 15th, 2026 – Kingstown, St. Vincent, the Grenadines Bitunix, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a widely recognized international standard for information security management given by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification confirms that Bitunix exchange has established formal systems to manage and protect sensitive data, including user information and their assets. It follows an external audit process that evaluates how organizations identify risks, control access, and respond to potential security incidents. With ISO 27001:2022 now achieved, for Bitunix users, the…

Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Kraken Valued at $13 Billion After Deutsche Börse Stake Deutsche Börse has taken a minority stake in crypto exchange Kraken, marking one of the clearest signs yet of Europe’s largest market operator deepening its exposure to digital assets. The German exchange group said it invested $200 million in Payward, Kraken’s parent company, securing roughly a 1.5% fully diluted ownership. The transaction values Kraken at about $13.3 billion, according to reporting by Bloomberg. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two firms and signals a broader push to integrate…

Criminal Group Attempting To Extort Kraken Over Exposed Client Data, Chief Security Officer Says Exchange ‘Will Not Pay These Criminals’

The chief security officer at Kraken says the exchange is being targeted by a criminal group attempting to extort the company. In a new statement, Nick Percoco says Kraken’s core systems and client funds have not been compromised and that the company will not negotiate with the perpetrators. “We are currently being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release videos of our internal systems with client data shown if we do not comply with their demands. It’s important to start with the most important points: our systems were never…

South Korea Orders Suspension, Fine for Crypto Exchange Coinone

South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinone, is facing a fine and a partial business suspension over anti-money laundering lapses, according to multiple local media reports. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Financial Services Commission accused Coinone of failing to comply with anti-money laundering obligations, including verifying user identities in about 70,000 cases, The Korea Times, Chosun and Yonhap News reported on Monday. The FIU also alleged Coinone facilitated more than 10,000 transactions with 16 foreign exchanges not registered with South Korean regulators, despite repeated warnings. Other accusations include…

Bank of Korea Pushes to Impose Stock Market Rules on Exchanges

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BTC Targets $88K As Exchange Inflows Drop Under $3 Billion

Mirroring a breakout setup from Q2 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is now eyeing a possible rally toward the $86,000–$90,000 range over the next few weeks. The bullish view is supported by robust Bitcoin whale activity and large BTC inflows to exchanges, which have dropped by $5 billion over the past two months. BTC support cluster at $70,000 builds breakout pressure Bitcoin reached a weekly high of $73,255 on Friday after testing the $72,000 level earlier in the week, with the price compressing between $70,000 and $72,000 over the past four days.…

Coinbase CEO Signals Support for Clarity Act as Exchange Softens Stance on Crypto Legislation – SuperCryptoNews

In a significant shift for the digital asset industry, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled his support for the Clarity Act, suggesting the crypto exchange may be softening its long-standing opposition to U.S. market structure legislation. Armstrong’s endorsement came on April 10 via social media, where he publicly aligned with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent calls for Congress to expedite the passage of a federal digital asset framework. Armstrong expressed gratitude for the bipartisan efforts of lawmakers, stating that “it’s time to pass” the bill after months of negotiations. The…

Crypto Exchanges Vie for TradFi Commodities Market, Pricing Gaps Remain

Update April 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. UTC: This article has been updated to include a comment from Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, CEO and founder of tokenization platform Ubuntu Tribe. Cryptocurrency exchanges are taking market share from traditional finance (TradFi) trading venues through tokenized commodities products, but finding that mainstream adoption of tokenized precious metals is limited by pricing and liquidity issues. Silver perpetuals have peaked at about 40% of the equivalent volume of the Comex Silver (SI) Contract, the world’s largest silver futures market that accounts for over 70% of global…

South Korea Orders 5-Minute Reconciliation for Crypto Exchanges After $56B Bithumb Error

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has ordered all cryptocurrency exchanges to implement near real-time asset reconciliation and submit to monthly external audits. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). The directive follows a February operational failure at Bithumb that briefly sent $56 billion worth of bitcoin to hundreds of retail users. The Bithumb Incident On February 6, 2026, Bithumb mistakenly credited approximately 620,000 BTC (worth around $56 billion at the time) to hundreds of users during a promotional event. The intended payment was…