Category: Exchanges

BitGW Exchange Enhances AML and KYC Frameworks to Strengthen Global Compliance Standards

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January 5th, 2026 – Auburn, WA, USA As a global digital asset trading platform, BitGW Exchange continues to prioritize security, transparency, and regulatory compliance as foundational elements of its operations. In response to the rapid expansion of the digital asset market and the growing complexity of cross-border financial activity, the platform has implemented a comprehensive enhancement of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks. These system upgrades are designed to reinforce risk prevention capabilities, improve transaction transparency, and ensure alignment with applicable international regulatory requirements, while safeguarding…

49 Crypto Exchanges Registered with FIU in FY 2024-25 as India Tightens Oversight – SuperCryptoNews

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A total of 49 cryptocurrency exchanges were registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a major step in India’s efforts to regulate the digital asset sector and mitigate risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing. According to a recent report by the federal agency, the majority of these registered entities are based in India, with 45 onshore platforms and four offshore exchanges now operating under the country’s legal reporting framework. The report reveals that a strategic analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) submitted…

PWC Leans Into Cryptocurrency After Trump‑era Policy Shift

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PWC’s U.S. leader says the firm is now actively expanding crypto services following recent pro‑digital‑asset regulations. Paul Griggs, U.S. senior partner of Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC), told the Financial Times that the firm is “leaning in” to cryptocurrency work after years of caution, citing the Trump administration’s embrace of digital assets and new legislation such as the Genius […] Source

What Major Exchanges Like OKX Are Planning for 2026

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The cryptocurrency industry is growing under tighter rules, as large exchanges shape their next cycle around licenses and products built to withstand regulatory scrutiny. Instead of chasing explosive growth through speculative listings and high-leverage trading, the focus for 2026 is shifting toward sturdier foundations, such as tighter fiat ramps, compliant derivatives in more jurisdictions and building out stablecoin and tokenization rails. Cointelegraph spoke with Haider Rafique, global managing partner at OKX, to unpack how major exchanges are preparing for the year ahead.  OKX signals ambition to dominate licensed onshore crypto…

Coinbase Bets on Stablecoins, Base and ‘Everything Exchange’ for 2026

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Coinbase intends to prioritize stablecoins, its Ethereum layer-2 Base and building out its exchange products past cryptocurrencies throughout 2026, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In a New Year’s social media post Armstrong reaffirmed Coinbase’s “everything exchange” strategy, which includes products like prediction markets, equities and commodities. At its year-end conference in December, Coinbase launched stock trading and prediction markets as part of its push. The company has also rebranded its wallet app as an “everything app,” adding social networking and onchain features. Coinbase isn’t alone in broadening its product suite.…

Turkmenistan Enacts Law to Legalize Crypto Mining and Exchanges – SuperCryptoNews

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Turkmenistan has officially enacted a landmark law to legalize and regulate the digital asset sector, signaling a significant pivot for one of Central Asia’s most isolated economies. The “Law on Virtual Assets,” signed by President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, officially entered into force on January 1, 2026. This new legislation establishes a formal framework for the creation, storage, and circulation of digital assets, allowing cryptocurrency exchanges and mining companies to operate legally within the country for the first time, provided they secure official licenses overseen by the Central Bank. The regulatory framework…

After IG Group and Robinhood, Mirae Asset Eyes Crypto Exchange Purchase in $70-140M Deal

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Mirae Asset in Talks to Buy Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit: Report

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Mirae Asset Group is in talks to acquire Korbit, South Korea’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a deal valued at roughly 100 billion to 140 billion Korean won ($70 million to $100 million). The potential acquisition would be led by Mirae Asset Consulting, a non-financial affiliate of the group, which has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders, according to a Sunday report from The Chosun Daily. Korbit is primarily owned by NXC and its subsidiary Simple Capital Futures, which together hold about 60.5% of the exchange. SK…