The San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly mulling whether to pull support for the stablecoin USDT in the European Union (EU). Bloomberg reports that Kraken is “actively reviewing” its European support for the Tether-issued stablecoin. European digital asset trade associations and think tanks have warned that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) could ban the largest stablecoins by trading volume. MiCA is the upcoming EU legislation that will provide rules covering the supervision, consumer protection and environmental safeguards of crypto assets. The law also includes measures that aim…
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Nigeria Court Clears Binance Executive for Exchange Trial
In a significant legal development, a Nigerian court has determined that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan can be prosecuted on behalf of the cryptocurrency exchange in an ongoing tax evasion case. The case involves Binance and its executives, including Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen serving as head of financial crimes compliance, and British-Kenyan national Nadeem Anjarwalla, who holds the position of regional manager for Africa. They collectively face four counts of tax evasion and have also been accused of laundering over $35 million and engaging in specialized financial activities without proper licensing.…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase (COIN) Raised to Neutral at Bank of America on Positive Market Dynamics
Bank of America said it was upgrading the stock for a number of reasons, including the positive macro backdrop that has helped the cryptocurrency markets and trading volumes, analysts led by Mark McLaughlin wrote. The note also said the exchange’s expense discipline and increased diversification should also help its earnings. Source
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kucoin Suspends P2P Services for Nigerian Naira
Kucoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced on May 15 that it has temporarily suspended its peer-to-peer (P2P) services for the Nigerian naira, as well as the Fast Buy service via naira cards. The crypto exchange stated that during this period, it will focus on ensuring compliance and creating a more robust and secure environment […] Source
French Securities Regulator Warns Investors Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
The notice appears to hint at a possible coming enforcement action against the platform, reminding investors that the AMF “reserves the right, under the terms of the Monetary and Financial Code, to take legal action to block the website of this platform” and that retail investors should “take all necessary measures to avoid being unable to access their assets.” Source
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Solana-Based DEX to Listing Roadmap
Coinbase has added a new Solana (SOL)-based decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin to its listing roadmap. On Tuesday, the top US crypto exchange put Drift Protocol (DRIFT) on the path towards being tradeable on its platform in the future. Drift is an open-source DEX that enables transparent and non-custodial trading. Explains the project, “Drift was designed with a goal to be capital-efficient but also protective of your assets. We achieved that by setting up sophisticated cross-margined risk engine – a system of tools with an extensive protection from over-extending risk. For…
AMF Warns French Investors about Bybit Crypto Exchange
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SHIB Jumps 8% as Shiba Inu Exchange Deploys to Shibarium
The developers said the increased use of the Shibarium blockchain for transactions will result in a higher burn rate for the SHIB token, reducing supply. The SHIB price has risen 8.8% in the past 24 hours, in line with a broader market jump. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a measure of the wider crypto market, has rallied almost 7%. Source
US Lawmakers Urge Treasury Action on Russian Crypto Exchange Sanctions Evasion
U.S. Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), along with Congressmen Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange Garantex. They expressed concerns that Garantex is reportedly facilitating sanctions evasion and funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The letter cited reports indicating that $20 billion […] Source
Crypto Exchange Spot Volumes Plunge 60% Post BTC Halving
After a record-breaking March driven by equally impressive Bitcoin (BTC) performance, spot volumes on the top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges dropped by more than 60% in April. According to a benchmark by Finance Magnates Intelligence, their trading volume fell from $2.1 trillion in March to just under $1.3 trillion in April. Cryptocurrency Exchange Volumes Plummet Post-Bitcoin Halving In March, volumes on the largest cryptocurrency platforms reached their highest levels in nearly four years, increasing by an average of 120%. This surge coincided with a new all-time high (ATH) for Bitcoin, recorded…