Tag: Exchange

Crypto Exchange Binance Announces Support for New Ethereum Layer-2 Scaling Altcoin Starknet (STRK)

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Top global crypto exchange Binance has rolled out trading support for the new Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling project Starknet (STRK). Starknet kicked off its first token allocation on Tuesday. The project plans to distribute more than 700 million Starknet tokens to nearly 1.3 million addresses. Eligible individuals and groups will have four months to claim their tokens, and unclaimed STRK will be distributed in future rounds. Binance attached a seed tag to STRK. The exchange applies seed tags to lower-liquidity tokens that have more volatility potential, and users who own…

Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitget Eyes Latam Expansion

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Bitget, a top 15 cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking to expand its operations in Latin America, a market traditionally dominated by incumbents like Binance and Bitso. Maximiliano Hinz, Bitget’s growth director for Latam, believes that the exchange can differentiate by focusing on serving beginner investors with tools like its copy-trading feature. Bitget Aims to Gain Traction […] Source

Government Prosecutors Urge Judge To Accept Plea Deal for Crypto Exchange Binance: Report

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US government prosecutors are reportedly urging a federal judge to accept crypto exchange Binance’s plea deal. In November 2023, the top global crypto exchange was hit with a $4.3 billion fine by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a multi-year investigation. Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s controversial chief executive, said he would plead guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws and step down as CEO. A sentencing memo filed to a federal court in Seattle last week indicates that prosecutors want the case’s judge to accept the plea deal, according to…

Crypto exchange FixedFloat reportedly suffers $26m hacker attack

Automatic decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat seemingly suffered a multi-million hacker attack, resulting in a loss of Bitcoin and Ethereum. In an X post on Feb. 18, the FixedFloat team addressed the issue after it was first reported by blockchain researcher @reprove. While the details regarding the nature of the hack remain undisclosed, the developers characterized it as a “minor problem.” Despite this, the acknowledged a loss of at least 1,700 Ethereum (ETH), valued at approximately $4.7 million at the time of writing. , @FixedFloat just got exploited/the developer ran away…

Cryptocurrency Exchange Fixedfloat Hacked, Close to $26 Million Lost in BTC and ETH

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Fixedfloat, an automatic cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked by an unknown attacker who siphoned almost $26 million worth of BTC and ETH. The exchange, which has already acknowledged the attack, is investigating the event and working to eliminate all possible vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Fixedfloat’s platform remains closed until further notice. Fixedfloat Loses $26 Million in ETH […] Source

Digital Bank is Taking on Coinbase With a New Crypto Exchange

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The digital bank Revolut is developing a new cryptocurrency trading platform designed for seasoned crypto traders, according to an e-mail sent to customers this week. The new platform will offer more advanced trading features like deeper market analytics and lower trading fees than Revolut’s existing crypto services. etoro: Experience a reliable, user-friendly platform trusted by millions. Stay ahead in the crypto world. Board the Crypto Train now! In fact, Revolut aims to offer a fully independent crypto exchange in addition to standard digital asset services. The question is, however, whether…

Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Increases as Central Bank Intensifies Foreign Exchange Controls

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In the first month of 2024, Nigeria’s headline inflation rose from nearly one percent to 29.9%. However, on a year-on-year basis, the January 2024 headline inflation rate was 8.08 percentage points higher than the January 2023 rate. Many commentators identify foreign exchange shortages as the root cause of the naira’s poor performance against major currencies. […] Source

Decentralized Exchange Uniswap To Upgrade to Newer Version After Ethereum’s Dencun Update

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A decentralized crypto exchange plans to upgrade to a new version after Ethereum’s (ETH) Dencun update rolls out in March. In a new announcement, the Uniswap Foundation, the team behind digital asset exchange Uniswap (UNI), says that the protocol’s fourth version is slated to launch sometime during Q3 of 2024., according to a shared launch roadmap. “Phase 1: Code freeze (in progress), Core code completion, testing, gas optimizations, security enhancements, and finalizing the periphery. Phase 2: Auditing and testnet comprehensive auditing by multiple audit firms and a community audit contest.…

Revolut to Introduce Crypto Exchange Targeting ‘Advanced Traders’

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Sushi Partners With Layer N to Launch High-Speed Derivatives Exchange

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Sushi, the multi-chain decentralized exchange (dex), plans to launch a new high-speed derivatives exchange called Susa using Layer N’s scaling technology, Sushi revealed on Tuesday. The partnership aims to rival centralized exchanges by processing over 100,000 transactions per second with milliseconds of latency. Susa’s Debut on Layer N Promises New Era for Dex Platforms Sushi […] Source