Category: Exchanges

90% of Crypto Trades Handled by Just 10 Exchanges, ESMA Warns

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In a comprehensive analysis of the cryptocurrency market, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has revealed the highly concentrated nature of crypto trading and the potential risks it poses to the broader financial ecosystem. The report, released on Wednesday, comes as the European Union prepares to implement the world’s first extensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets, dubbed MiCA. ESMA’s findings reveal that a mere ten exchanges oversee approximately 90% of all cryptocurrency trades, with Binance leading the pack with an astonishing 50% share in the market. The recent Finance Magnates…

Ace Exchange Founder Charged in $10.7M Crypto Fraud Case

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David Pan, the founder of Ace Exchange in Taiwan, along with six other individuals, has been indicted by a Taiwanese court on April 8 on charges related to money laundering and cryptocurrency fraud involving digital assets valued at NT$340 million New Taiwan dollars ($10.7 million). The court ordered the confiscation of the defendant’s property and other assets worth $110,000. Pan is accused of defrauding at least 162 individuals by offering a fraudulent product through over-the-counter (OTC) exchanges and fake investment platforms. He allegedly created an offshore trading platform that included…

SEC Takes Aim at DeFi Exchange Uniswap in Potential Enforcement Action

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Uniswap Labs is facing a potential enforcement action from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator is considering taking legal action against the company behind the popular decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange Uniswap. In a blog post published today (Wednesday), the company disclosed that it had been served a Wells notice by the SEC. A Wells notice is a letter issued by the regulator after concluding an investigation, indicating that it plans to pursue enforcement action against the recipient. Uniswap contends that its services are legal. The exchange has assured…

Solana Altcoin Rips After Earning Surprise Support From Crypto Exchange Coinbase

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One Solana (SOL)-based altcoin is soaring after landing a surprise listing on Coinbase, the top crypto exchange in the US. In an announcement via the social media platform X, Coinbase says it’s adding Shadow Token (SHDW) to its trading platform. Shadow Token is expected to be available on the platform starting Wednesday, at noon Eastern Standard Time. Amid the listing news on Tuesday, Shadow Token shot up from the day’s low of $1.83 to a high of $2.17, a gain of more than 18%. Shadow Token has since retraced slightly,…

BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Sends Over $1,000,000 Worth of GMX Tokens to Centralized Exchanges: On-Chain Data

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BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has reportedly sent more than $1 million worth of the decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin GMX (GMX) to centralized exchanges. Pseudonymous on-chain analyst EmberCN tells their 79,700 followers on the social media platform X that Hayes had controlled the largest personal address for GMX holders since 2022. On Sunday, the BitMEX founder transferred all his 237,000 GMX (worth $9.78 million) to a newly created address. That address subsequently sent 41,000 GMX worth $1.68 million to the centralized crypto exchanges Binance, OKX and Bybit, according to EmberCN. The…

Crypto Exchange Spot Volumes Reach Highest Levels in Nearly 4 Years

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March proved to be another breakthrough month for the cryptocurrency market, with spot volumes on the 10 largest exchanges growing by an average of 119% compared to March, responding to Bitcoin’s historical highs, which tested levels above $73,000. Trading activity among investors on the largest centralized platforms reached levels not seen since May 2021. The record-breakers over the past year, on the other hand, grew two, three, or even six times. In March, Bitcoin closed its seventh consecutive month of uninterrupted growth, adding another 17% to its value and setting…

Asian Firm HashKey Unveils Global Exchange Post Bermuda Licensing

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The HashKey Group, an Asian entity specializing in digital asset services, has unveiled the HashKey Global exchange after securing a license in Bermuda to provide regulated digital asset trading services. The announcement was made today (Monday), marking a milestone for the firm headquartered in Hong Kong, with operational presence in Singapore and Tokyo. With the unveiling of HashKey Global, the firm is poised to expand its offerings, starting with spot trading services for 21 digital assets. Among the featured assets are popular cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, Tether’s USDT, and…

R Games Worlds First AI and Gaming token is Set to Launch on Top Exchanges

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R Games is marking a significant milestone in the gaming world with the launch of its $RGAME token, scheduled for 10 AM UTC on April 8th, 2024. This major step for R Games will launch on platforms like DAOMaker, Poolz Finance, Finceptor, and Paragen, followed by listings on top exchanges such as Gate.io, MEXC Global, PancakeSwap, Raydium, and BingX. A strong community from Fabwelt Studios and WEMIX Play backs this launch. $RGAME is Poised to Transform the Blockchain Industry with Artificial Intelligence, Precise Engineering and Racing. Keep Reading Starting with…