Crypto Exchange Uniswap Says It Collects Users’ Public On-Chain Data

In its privacy policy, Uniswap Labs stated it uses user data to improve services and products offered by the company, stop fraudulent or illegal activity, solve potential security issues such as bugs and even provide the collected information collected as needed or requested by regulators, government entities and law enforcement to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Source

Uzbekistan Licenses 2 Crypto Exchange Service Providers – Exchanges Bitcoin News

The regulatory body overseeing the crypto market in Uzbekistan has issued licenses to two companies that will be providing exchange services. The decision to authorize their activities aims to make it easier for Uzbekistanis to purchase and sell digital currencies, the agency said. 2 Crypto Exchanges Licensed to Trade Coins in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) has granted licenses to two entities established to offer cryptocurrency exchange. Crypto Trade NET and Crypto Market have been registered as “service providers in the field of crypto assets turnover,” the…

FTX-owned Liquid exchange pauses all trading after withdrawal halt

Liquid has suspended all trading operations on its platform in line with instructions from FTX Trading, the firm announced on Twitter on Nov. 20. The statement indicates that Liquid exchange paused “all forms of trading” because of the operation of the Chapter 11 process in the Delaware courts. “We have since done so while we assess the situation. We are working through these issues and will endeavor to give a fuller update in due course,” Liquid added. Liquid’s operational halt comes five days after the exchange suspended all withdrawals on…

Binance’s Bitcoin Reserve Stash Nears 600,000, Company’s BTC Cache Is Now the Largest Held by an Exchange – Bitcoin News

While there’s been a lot of discussions concerning proof-of-reserves, self-custody, and the more than $5 billion in bitcoin and ethereum that left exchanges between Nov. 7 through Nov. 14, 2022, Binance’s bitcoin stash has grown significantly since Nov. 12. In fact, metrics from cryptoquant.com indicate that Binance’s bitcoin reserves reached an all-time high on Nov. 19, 2022, as the trading platform holds roughly 582,054 bitcoin worth $9.62 billion using bitcoin’s exchange rate on Nov. 20, 2022. Binance Holds Close to 600,000 Bitcoin Today or Roughly 2.77% of the 21 Million…

Nigeria’s Rising Inflation and Foreign Exchange Shortages Fueling Devaluation Speculation — IMF Mission – Economics Bitcoin News

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s mission concluding statement, Nigeria’s rising inflation rate as well as the continuing shortage of foreign currency are fueling the naira devaluation speculations. To achieve a unified naira exchange rate, the global lender said Nigeria needs to dismantle “the various exchange rate windows at the CBN [Central Bank of Nigeria]” The Widening Gap Between the Official and Parallel Market Exchange Rate The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria’s foreign currency shortages, the rising inflation, and the country’s limited debt servicing capacity are fueling…

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX begins strategic review of global assets

As part of the recent bankruptcy filing, the defunct crypto exchange FTX, along with 101 of the 130 affiliated companies, announced the launch of a strategic review of their global assets. The review is an attempt to maximize recoverable value for stakeholders.  FTX, at the time led by CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after being caught misappropriating user funds. The bankruptcy filing sought to cushion the losses of stakeholders connected to FTX and affiliated companies, a.k.a FTX debtors. 1/ Sharing a Press Release…

Crypto Exchange FTX Fires 3 Top Executives, Report Reveals – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Three high-ranking executives of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX have reportedly been dismissed. Among them is one of the co-founders of what was one of the industry’s largest trading platforms, which is currently in bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. court system. 3 Members of FTX Management Lose Their Jobs, Spokesperson Quoted Troubled cryptocurrency exchange FTX has fired three of its top executives, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Friday, citing an FTX spokeswoman. One of the high-ranking managers that has been released from duties is co-founder Gary…

Amendments to Russia’s Digital Asset Law Aim to Allow Mining, Ban Crypto Exchange and Ads – Regulation Bitcoin News

Russian lawmakers have proposed changes to the current law “On Digital Financial Assets” in order to regulate crypto mining while banning the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country. The legislation also prohibits the non-targeted advertising of crypto-related products and services. New Attempt to Legalize Cryptocurrency Mining in Russia After months of deliberations, efforts continue in Moscow to establish a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The latest initiative in that direction comes from a group of high-profile deputies from the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, including the head…

950 FTX Users in Taiwan Had Digital Funds Worth $150 Million Held on the Exchange When It Collapsed – Featured Bitcoin News

At the time of FTX’s collapse, about 950 users in Taiwan had a total of $150 million worth of digital assets stored or held at the crypto exchange, a law firm has reportedly said. FTX users in Taiwan were reportedly investing in interest-bearing digital assets using cheap funds borrowed from local banks. FTX’s Popularity With Taiwanese Users According to a Taiwanese law firm, Enlighten Law Group, about 950 people in the country had digital assets worth $150 million stored on the crypto exchange FTX when it collapsed. The law firm…

Albanian Court Approves Extradition of Crypto Exchange Thodex Founder to Turkey – Exchanges Bitcoin News

A court in Albania has ordered the extradition of the fugitive founder of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex to Turkey, where he is sought for fraud and other crimes. Faruk Ozer was arrested in Albania this summer, after disappearing last year as the coin trading platform collapsed. Albanian Judiciary Prepares to Hand Over Alleged Crypto Fraudster and Thodex Founder to Turkey A court in the Albanian city of Elbasan has authorized the extradition to Turkey of the founder and chief executive of the now-defunct Turkish crypto exchange Thodex. The 27-year-old Faruk Fatih…