Tag: Exchange

Thailand’s Bank Acquires Local Crypto Exchange Satang

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Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank (K-Bank) expanded its presence in the digital asset space with its latest acquisition of 97 percent stakes in the parent company of local crypto exchange Satang, Coindesk reported. The deal has been inked at a valuation of 3.705 billion Thai baht ($102.8 million). Satang has been operating as a crypto exchange in the country since 2017 and offers an array of services, including custody, staking, and crypto payments. However, the spot trading volume on the exchange appears to be much less at about $430,000 in the last…

Thailand’s KBank acquires crypto exchange business Satang

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Thailand’s Kasikornbank — one of the largest banks in the country — is moving into the cryptocurrency industry by acquiring a majority stake in the local crypto exchange Satang. Kasikornbank, also known as KBank, acquired 97% of shares in the operator of Thailand’s Satang crypto exchange, according to an announcement published on Oct. 30 on the website of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). According to Kasikornbank, the acquisition is valued at 3.7 billion Thai baht ($103 million). The transaction is being made through KBank’s new subsidiary, Unita Capital, which…

How to safeguard assets if your crypto exchange is in trouble

Discover how to protect your crypto and recognize the early signs of a potential exchange collapse in this essential guide. The downfall in November 2022 of the FTX crypto exchange is a stark reminder of the risks inherent in this high-stakes financial sector.  The rapid fall, sparked by revelations of questionable financial health, left investors scrambling, underscoring the necessity for robust contingency planning.  Understanding the impacts of such a collapse, recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to prepare can be the difference between safeguarding your assets and financial ruin.…

Bitcoin and Ether record low trading volumes on South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange

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A recent report revealed that altcoin trading in the South Korean cryptocurrency market was high, in contrast to majors like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) where trading activity has declined in comparison.  The number of South Korean investors was estimated to reach about six million in the first six months of 2023, a figure accounting for 10 percent of the South Korean population, according to a survey carried out by the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit, as reported by DeSpread Research. Meanwhile, most of these investors use centralized exchanges (CEXes) for…

Binance Crypto Exchange Launches Futures Trading for Ethereum-Based Altcoin That’s Surged Over 50% in a Week

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The world’s largest crypto exchange platform by volume is launching futures trading for one Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin that’s jumped over 50% in a week. In a new announcement, crypto exchange Binance says that it will be launching futures contracts with up to 50x leverage for Powerledger (POWR), a decentralized energy market built on top of ETH that democratizes energy tokens. According to Powerledger’s official website, the crypto asset aims to aid the decentralization of the energy grid, help transition toward renewable energy, and help consumers keep track of their power…

Crypto Exchange Associated With Binance Seeking License in Hong Kong: Report

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A digital asset exchange platform with ties to crypto titan Binance has reportedly announced its intention to apply for a license in one of Asia’s leading finance hubs. According to the South China Morning Post, HKVAEX was created as a separate entity under the company BX Services Limited, but Binance is behind it. HKVAEX was established in December and launched its trading platform in February. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report says the world’s largest crypto exchange created HKVAEX to pursue a crypto license in Hong Kong. The…

Binance Allegedly Sets Up New Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong to Pursue License 

While HKVAEX aims to secure a license under the SFC for virtual asset trading, Binance has remained reticent about its own licensing pursuits in Hong Kong despite acknowledging the region’s growing prominence within the global crypto market. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has allegedly opened up a new digital asset trading platform in Hong Kong to bring its product offerings to customers in the region. According to a South China Morning Post report citing three people familiar with the matter, Binance created a company called HKVAE last year to…