Tag: Exchange

XRP Rides High as Major Japanese Exchange Adds Support

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Crypto Exchange Hacker Moves $6,500,000 in Ethereum (ETH) to Digital Asset Mixer Tornado Cash: PeckShield

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An address connected to the hack of Indian crypto exchange WazirX is suddenly moving millions of dollars in Ethereum (ETH), according to the cybersecurity firm PeckShield. PeckShield says that the hacker transferred the ETH stash to Tornado Cash, a coin-mixing service that facilitates anonymous digital asset transactions. “WazirX Exploiter-labeled address has transferred 2600.1 ETH (worth ~$6.5 million) to Tornado Cash…” Source: PeckShield/X The stolen ETH was part of the July 18th hack of WazirX, which resulted in the theft of more than $230 million in digital assets. Blockchain tracking firm…

CFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset […] Source

Crypto Exchange Binance Hires Grant Thornton

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Former Mt. Gox CEO Rolls Out New Crypto Exchange EllipX in Poland

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Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of Mt. Gox, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange called EllipX this month. Based in Poland, the platform will initially serve European users, with plans for global expansion. The exchange will focus on cryptocurrency trading at launch, with the possibility of adding banking and fiat currency services in the future. Targeting MiCA Compliance EllipX will aim to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Karpeles has emphasized the importance of transparency, promising regular third-party audits of the platform. In an interview…

Crypto Exchange Reveals Insane Plan to Pay Influencers $5 Million

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One in three retail investors is more likely to trust a financial influencer (or finfluencer) than someone from their immediate circle. It’s no wonder that the internet is full of experts offering their help in making money. Trading platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges are well aware of this, as affiliate marketing has long been an important way to acquire new customers. Now, one of them has decided to take it a step further by introducing a new model of influencer engagement. Moreover, in the first year, they want to give influencers…

Is Ethereum Headed For Trouble? Analyst Warns Of Surging Exchange Reserves

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Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been under significant pressure in recent weeks. As its price continues to fluctuate, analysts have been observing its market signals to determine whether the current phase is one of accumulation or distribution. According to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant analyst Shayan, the Ethereum exchange reserve metric, which tracks the amount of ETH held in exchange wallets, is providing insights into this question. What Does The Ethereum Exchange Reserve Currently Signals? Shayan disclosed in the analysis shared in a post on the CryptoQuant…