London Stock Exchange May Gain Stamp Duty Exemption for New Listings: Report

The UK Treasury is reportedly considering a temporary exemption from stamp duty for shares of newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange, as Financial Times reported. The measure is part of efforts to support the city’s public markets, which have seen lower listing activity compared with some smaller international exchanges. The proposed exemption would remove the 0.5 per cent tax on share purchases for companies that have recently floated. Sources indicate it could apply for two to three years following a company’s listing. Shares issued at the point of…

BTCC Exchange Announces Triple Global Workforce Expansion at TOKEN2049 Singapore to Power Web3 Evolution

October 1st, 2025 – VILNIUS, Lithuania BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announced today at TOKEN2049 Singapore its ambitious plan to triple its global workforce to 3,500 employees over the next six months. This marks a pivotal transformation in the company’s evolution from a traditional crypto exchange to a comprehensive Web3 platform. The announcement comes at TOKEN2049 Singapore, Asia’s premier Web3 event taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from October 1-2, 2025. With thousands of attendees, exhibitors, and speakers converging at the event, BTCC chose…

Kazakhstan Dismantles Crypto Exchange Linked to $224 Million Money Laundering Operation

A Kazakhstan agency announced on Sept. 29 the dismantling of a major crypto exchange involved in laundering over $224 million from drug trafficking and internet fraud. High-Profile Service and Darknet Links Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) announced on Sept. 29 that it had completely dismantled a major crypto exchange service that laundered over $224 million […] Source

Shiba Inu Exchange Reserves Fall Below $1 Billion Amid Withdrawal Spree, What This Means For Price

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is witnessing a significant shift on centralized exchanges, as fresh on-chain data reveals that the meme coin’s reserves have plunged below the $1 billion mark following a massive withdrawal spree. While this decline may seem concerning at first glance, historical trends suggest that such large-scale withdrawals often indicate a shift from selling to accumulation in the long term.  Shiba Inu Exchange Reserves Plunge To New Lows According to data from CryptoQuant, Shiba Inu’s exchange reserves have experienced a steep drop in recent months. As of September 28,…

Whales Scoop $1.73B In ETH As Exchange Balances Hit Nine-Year Low

Reports have disclosed that 16 wallets picked up 431,018 Ether between September 25 and 27, spending about $1.73 billion to do so. The buys came through names like Kraken, Galaxy Digital, BitGo, FalconX and OKX. Related Reading That scale of accumulation pushed attention back to who is buying the dip, and why larger players seem willing to add exposure while prices wobble. Exchange Balances Fall To 9-Year Low According to Glassnode data, the amount of ETH held on exchanges has plunged from roughly 31 million to about 14.8 million ETH…

Bitcoin And Ethereum Defy Price Slump With Strong Exchange Outflows

The crypto market faced in recent months, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum broke below important support levels. Bitcoin broke below $110,000, while Ethereum also slipped under $4,000. This downturn triggered billions in liquidations and pushed the Fear and Greed Index into fear territory. However, data from on-chain analytics platform Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) reveals that accumulation is quietly underway. Despite the price declines, exchange outflows for both assets have remained strongly negative. Related Reading Key Weekly Metrics An extended decline carried over from the previous week saw the Bitcoin price falling…

What Went Wrong With XPL? Aster Exchange Moves To Compensate Users

Aster Exchange said it has reimbursed users after a sudden price glitch sent the XPL perpetual contract soaring and wiped out leveraged positions. Related Reading According to reports, the contract’s mark price briefly decoupled from markets on September 25, 2025, jumping from about $1.30 to nearly $4 on Aster while XPL elsewhere stayed near $1.30. The mismatch forced mass liquidations on the platform. Aster Issues Refunds According to Aster’s public messages and follow-up reports, the exchange moved fast to cover losses. Refunds were paid in USDT to accounts hit by…

BNB Leads Exchange Token Sector Rally

Prominent Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has entered preliminary talks for a $20 billion acquisition deal with an unnamed investor. A Bloomberg report on Friday indicated the proposed transaction will also include a strategic investment ranging between $200 million to $300 million. IPO rumors heat up as Kraken bags $500M at a $15B valuation, fueling talk of an imminent IPO. Ready to ride the next bull run? #crypto #Kraken Sometimes I catch myself dreaming of trading in my pajamas all day — Mia Satoshi (@MiaDubai777) September 26, 2025 Subject to official confirmation, the…

Ripple’s RLUSD Listed on Top Crypto Exchange Bybit

Key Notes Bybit has listed RLUSD on its platform, with multiple trading pairs. This stablecoin listing development further bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi. Bybit has now joined the likes of Bullish, Kraken, Bitstamp, Margex, and Gemini, which already list the stablecoin. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has expressed its support for Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin by listing the asset. This move is significant, as it further serves as a bridge between Traditional Finance (TradFi) systems and the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Moreover, it is a further expansion of RLUSD’s market reach…

Ethereum Exchange Balances Drop To Nine-Year Low Amid Corporate Buying

The amount of Ethereum held on centralized crypto exchanges has fallen to its lowest level since 2016 amid an increase in institutional accumulation. The amount of Ether (ETH) on exchanges has been falling since mid-2020. Over the last two years, ETH supply on exchanges has been slashed by half.  The ETH exchange exodus accelerated in mid-July and has declined 20% since then amid aggressive accumulation by digital asset treasuries. As of Thursday, it is down to 14.8 million ETH, according to Glassnode. CryptoQuant reports a similar trend with its Ethereum…