XRP whales are on the move again, as on-chain data reveals that the crypto asset has witnessed a massive whale activity in the past day, which has led investors and the crypto community to ponder on the reasons behind these large transactions. Whale Transfers 47 million XRP To Cryptocurrency Exchanges A report has shown that a whale has shifted approximately 47 million XRP tokens to crypto exchanges. Data from the on-chain tracker Whale Alert revealed the funds were moved to centralized exchanges (CEXs) in two distinct transfers. The two whale transactions…
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Monero, Dash, ZCash Take Hit as Crypto Exchange OKX Says It Will Suspend Trading
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Crypto Exchange Catalyx Suspends Trading, Withdrawals Following ‘Security Breach’
Last week, Canadian regulators ordered Catalyx to cease all trading of crypto contracts and opened its own investigation into the company. CEO Jae Ho Lee consented to the Alberta Securities Commission’s 15 day freeze order, which expires on January 5. Source
Decentralized Exchange Altcoin Soars Nearly 70% in a Week Amid Massive Support for Proposed Cuts in Token Supply
One decentralized exchange (DEX) platform is skyrocketing as its community shows overwhelming support for its proposed supply cut of tokens. In a new proposal, over 97% of the community members of decentralized crypto exchange PancakeSwap (CAKE) voted to lower the digital asset’s token supply to a maximum cap of 450 million. “Now that CAKE has achieved consistent deflation for several months and is focusing on accelerating our journey to ultrasound CAKE, this proposal aims to reduce the CAKE token’s total supply to a maximum cap of 450 million CAKE. With…
Crypto Exchanges Seeking to Tap on Vast Indonesian Market Must Register with Commodity Future Exchange (CFX)
The Indonesian government is keen to protect crypto investors from exploitative exchanges and ensure optimal tax collection. The high demand for digital assets and Web3 products in Indonesia has seen registered users surpass more than 18 million, compared to 12 million traditional stock traders. With the number of crypto users expected to grow exponentially in the coming years, the Indonesian government has been preparing to tap into the blockchain and the nascent industry to grow its economy securely. In the latest move, the Indonesian government has announced that all cryptocurrency…
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato “Temporarily” Halts Withdrawals
Troubled crypto exchange Bitzlato has suspended withdrawals and technical support to its customers, calling it a “temporary measure.” The suspension came weeks after the co-founder and former CEO of the exchange, Anatoly Legkodymov, pled guilty and agreed to dissolve the crypto exchange. “At the moment, we are faced with the need to suspend special balance withdrawals and technical support. This is a temporary measure to prepare for and go through the upcoming court hearings regarding the seizure of user assets in France. We are determined and optimistic about this issue,”…
Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Predicts Usage ‘Surge’ After Nigeria Lifts Ban on Bank Accounts for Crypto Firms
“With the new policy fostering a regulated environment, Yellow Card anticipates a surge in user adoption and engagement in the coming months,” Lasbery Oludimu, the company’s chief data protection officer, told local news outlet Nairametrics on Wednesday. “The clarity provided by the regulatory framework instills trust and confidence among users, attracting more individuals and businesses into the crypto space.” Source
Mt. Gox Crypto Exchange Appears to Have Started PayPal Repayments Tied to 2014 BTC Hack
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Solana Surges Nearly 83% in a Week As SOL’s Decentralized Exchange Volumes Now Rank Second After Ethereum’s
New data from decentralized finance (DeFi) tracker DeFiLlama reveals that surging altcoin Solana (SOL) is now the top traded digital asset on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) behind Ethereum (ETH). Solana’s trading DEX volume has soared by more than 25% in the past week for a total of $5.6 billion, catapulting it into the second highest traded digital asset on DEXs, according to DeFiLlama. On December 13th, Solana ranked just fourth by DEX trading volume. Ethereum is the top traded DEX asset with $8.89 billion in trading volume in the past week. Source:…
Yellow Card Crypto Exchange pursues licensing in Nigeria
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reversal of the cryptocurrency transaction ban for banks, Yellow Card Exchange, a Pan-African crypto trading platform, is actively seeking licensing in the nation. Yellow Card to expand operations in Nigeria Yellow Card Exchange, driven by its mission to dominate the African market, is actively exploring strategies to capitalize on the first-mover advantage through the pursuit of licensing. While being a key player in Africa, delivering experiences akin to Jack Dorsey’s Cash App, Yellow Card has faced limitations in Nigeria due to regulatory uncertainties. This…