Coinbase CEO recently stated that his exchange would delist Tether’s USDT if authorities demand it or if Tether fails to comply with new US laws. New Stablecoin Regulations on Horizon Coinbase Global CEO Brian Armstrong has said his cryptocurrency exchange would have no choice but to delist the stablecoin issued by Tether, known as USDT, […] Source
Crypto.com, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its presence in the United States with the launch of institutional services. Institutional Crypto Exchange in the US Announced yesterday (Tuesday), the exchange will operate under the brand Crypto.com Exchange, offering institutional services. The company already serves retail users in the US. Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, Source: LinkedIn “Since testing an early version of the Crypto.com Exchange in the US in 2022, we have made significant investments in the Exchange’s technological capabilities and banking infrastructure, resulting in substantial global growth and…
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to launch “Crypto Dawn” campaign for new users and traders, inviting them to embark on a journey into the vibrant world of cryptocurrency under the theme “Heading Towards the Bright Future of Cryptocurrency.” This initiative offers participants engaging opportunities to deposit, trade, collect crypto cards, and win remarkable prizes, including 1 BTC and a Tesla Model 3. A New Era in Cryptocurrency By 2025, Bitcoin has become a key geopolitical asset, with governments and…
The team behind President Donald Trump’s crypto operations reportedly sent nearly a hundred million dollars worth of the TRUMP meme token to digital asset exchanges. According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham, Trump’s team has so far sent $92 million worth of TRUMP to crypto exchanges Arkham notes that the Trump team locked up 80% of the supply, with 10% reserved to provide liquidity and another 10% planned for public distribution. “100 million TRUMP was sent to the TRUMP Liquidity Provider, which added liquidity on Meteora.8tKLhRyFC3RsQ41APTqKdzr9DdeGqV2RtRgSjVgsY4xb another 10% was split between…
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The Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured an “in-principle” license to operate under the European Union’s new digital asset regulatory framework. Crypto.com bills itself as the “first major global crypto asset service provider” to receive a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) approval. MiCA is new EU legislation that establishes rules covering the supervision, consumer protection and environmental safeguards of crypto assets. The regulatory framework, which took effect in December, includes measures that aim to reduce financial crimes including market manipulation, money laundering and terrorist financing. It also places stablecoin issuers under…
The Indian crypto exchange WazirX says it has frozen $3 million worth of the stablecoin USDT connected to the massive $230 million hack on its platform last year. WazirX says the freeze represents an “important milestone” in recovering user assets. “Why This Matters: » Rapid Action: Freezing the funds stops them from being moved and helps with the recovery process. » Focus on Recovery: Every measure is being taken to address the cyberattack’s impact and recover additional funds. » Commitment to Users: Every amount frozen & recovered strengthens our mission…
The top crypto exchange by trading volume in the United States is launching a new Bitcoin (BTC)-backed loan program for US clients. In a new announcement to the social media platform X, Coinbase says users will be able to borrow USDC against BTC with the new program. “Bitcoin-backed loans are here. Borrow USDC against bitcoin, without selling it. Rolling out to US users (ex. NY) starting now. More collateral assets and regions to come. Powered by MorphoLabs and built on Base. The future of finance is onchain.” According to an…
The total trade activity on centralized exchanges reached an all-time high of $11.3 trillion, up 7.58%, according to the report by CCData. Record Numbers for Spot and Derivatives Trading The overall spot and derivative trading volume for centralized crypto exchanges (cexes) hit a record high of $11.3 trillion in Dec. 2024. According to market data […] Source
South Korea’s top cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing a regulatory storm. Accused of breaching Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, the platform faces a suspension that could bar it from registering new users for six months. According to local media publication Naver, The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), part of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, issued the suspension notice following a review of Upbit’s business license renewal. FIU Cracks Down on KYC Failures According to the report, the regulator discovered between 500,000 and 700,000 instances of improper KYC verification. This revelation could…