DMM Bitcoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, has revealed its plan to secure 50 billion yen ($320 million) to repay customers after a significant security breach resulted in the loss of 4,503 bitcoins. The BTC leaked from the platform’s wallet on May 31. To ensure full reimbursement for affected customers, DMM Bitcoin plans […] Source
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Cross-border payments startup XREX has raised $18.75 million from Tether to expand use cases for USDT-based payments in emerging markets. XREX, a cross-border crypto exchange platform founded by Wayne Huang and Winston Hsiao, has raised nearly $19 million from Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to double down on stablecoin cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments in emerging markets. According to a press release on Jun. 5, the Taipei-headquartered firm plans to use $18.75 million to facilitate “compliant, USDT-based cross-border B2B payments in emerging markets, revolutionizing financial transactions by offering businesses…
The Texas flag is seen before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns at TDECU Stadium on Oct. 21, 2023 in Houston. Tim Warner | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images BlackRock and Citadel Securities are among investors backing a group seeking to start a new national stock exchange in Texas. TXSE Chairman and CEO James Lee said the Dallas-headquartered group has raised $120 million with the support of more than two dozen investors. “Texas’s booming economy and the strong economic and population growth among states in…
Monex USA, a specialist in global payment, corporate FX, and currency risk hedging services, has announced plans to integrate with Payments Exchange from Fiserv, a global provider of payments and financial technology. Integration for Wire Transfers This collaboration will enable financial institutions using Payments Exchange to directly engage with Monex USA as their foreign exchange partner for international wire transfers. “Monex USA’s integration with Payments Exchange will expand financial institutions’ service offerings for their clients,” said Mike Rockouski, Managing Director of Financial Institutions at Monex USA. “This integration underscores our…
Global crypto trading platform Okx has launched its centralized exchange and wallet in the Netherlands. Dutch customers can now engage in spot trading and convert services for over 150 cryptocurrencies, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs. The platform integrates with Ideal, a popular online payment system in the Netherlands, for instant, fee-free deposits, and offers […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, has announced the launch of its services in the Netherlands. Dutch customers now have access to spot trading, including buying and selling cryptocurrencies, along with conversion services for over 150 digital assets, including more than 60 crypto-Euro pairs. Additionally, the OKX Wallet is available to Dutch customers, providing a gateway to the Web3 world and allowing them to have full custody of their crypto assets. Instant Euro Transactions Integration with iDEAL, the online payment system in the Netherlands, enables customers to withdraw and deposit…
The decentralized exchange Velocore confirmed a breach on its platform on June 2, during which attackers stole ethereum tokens worth an estimated $6.8 to $10 million. The Velocore team is actively pursuing the hackers and is open to negotiating a settlement. Hackers Exploited Vulnerabilities Within the CPMM Pool Contract The decentralized exchange Velocore on Zksync […] Source
The Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin announced on Friday that it had been hacked for more than $300 million worth of BTC. The exchange said it lost 4502.9 BTC ($305 million) in what the crypto investigative firm Chainalysis called “the seventh-largest crypto hack ever.” DMM Bitcoin announced the hack on Friday morning and promised it would replace customers’ stolen Bitcoin, though the exchange’s website appeared to be down by Friday evening. The blockchain security firm Beosin says the stolen funds have been distributed to 10 addresses so far and were…
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin has disclosed a significant breach resulting in the loss of 4,502.9 BTC, equivalent to $305 million, to hackers. The stolen funds were reportedly divided into 10 wallets, with each holding batches of 500 BTC, according to data provided by security firm Blocksec. In response to the breach, DMM Bitcoin has assured customers that it will cover the full amount lost by procuring an equivalent sum of BTC with the support of its group companies. Additionally, the exchange has implemented measures to prevent further unauthorized outflows…