Ethereum Exchange Balances Drop Drastically, What This Means For ETH Price

Ethereum is currently ranging around $2,200, with its price undergoing a calm volatility in the past 7 days. New data from Santiment has revealed the current sentiment among Ethereum whale addresses, as the total supply on exchanges recently hit a new low. According to the on-chain analytics platform, more than 240,000 ETH have left 10 of the biggest ETH exchange wallets in the past 24 hours.  As a result, the cumulative number of ETH deposited across crypto exchanges dropped from 8.03 million ETH to 7.79 million ETH in a single…

FTX Values Claims of Creditors Based on Prices of Digital Assets During Collapse of Exchange

Recent court documents indicate FTX’s creditors’ digital asset claims will be based on the near-bottom crypto prices at the time of the disgraced exchange’s collapse back in November 2022. A recent disclosure statement shows that FTX’s lawyers are proposing that claims regarding digital assets will be calculated and processed by converting the value of the crypto into cash based on the exchange rate on November 11th, 2022, the day the now-defunct exchange commenced its Chapter 11 case. Crypto prices had cratered at the time due to the FTX turmoil and…

FTX Bankruptcy Fees Reach $53,000 per Hour, Crypto Exchange Still Owes Over $1B

Even with the owed fees it has paid in trying to deal with bankruptcy issues, FTX continues to face mounting challenges. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, previously valued at $32 billion, has resulted in exorbitant legal and advisory fees amounting to an average of $53,000 per hour within three months. According to recent filings with the bankruptcy court, FTX attempted to address its insolvency issues by spending an astounding $118.1 million on professional services between August 1 and October 31 of this year. This equates to more than $1.3…

US Government Slaps $1,200,000 Penalty on San Francisco Crypto Exchange for Violating Russia/Ukraine Sanctions

A San Francisco-based crypto exchange has reached an agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to settle its potential civil liability for violating US sanctions related to Russia and Ukraine. In a new enforcement release, the OFAC says that CoinList Markets (CLM) has agreed to pay over $1.2 million as a settlement for processing hundreds of transactions that violated the government’s embargo policies. The agency says the exchange complied with some of the sanction measures including denying access to users with IP addresses in prohibited…

Qredo Closes Crypto Exchange Ankex, CEO Michael Moro Leaves

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Over $2,700,000 in Ethereum and Other Crypto Assets Stolen From OKX Decentralized Exchange in Hack: PeckShield

The decentralized exchange (DEX) OKX has suffered a security breach as a result of a compromised private key, according to cybersecurity firms. In a post on social media platform X, blockchain security company PeckShield says the exploit enabled the hackers to get away with $2.76 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USDC. “PeckShieldAlert OKX DEX suffered a Private Key Leakage attack, resulting in ~$2.76 million worth of cryptos being stolen. Please *Revoke* your allowance if any, to https://etherscan.io/address/0x40aa958dd87fc8305b97f2ba922cddca374bcd7f” Source: PeckShield/X Another blockchain security firm, SlowMist, says the private…

Rulematch, a Swiss Crypto Exchange for Banks, Goes Live With Spain’s BBVA Among Its Clients

“The crypto spot market is really dominated by players which do not really fulfill the very high requirements of a regulated participant,” CEO David Riegelnig said in an interview. “Primarily, the mix of functions that so-called crypto exchanges typically do, which makes them much more of a broker than actual exchange, was what triggered us to start rolling out Rulematch.” Source

OFAC Accepts $1.2M Fine from Crypto Exchange CoinList to Settle Allegation of Russia Sanctions Violations

“This enforcement action further emphasizes the importance for virtual currency companies and those involved in emerging technologies to incorporate risk-based sanctions compliance into their business functions, especially when the companies seek to offer financial services to a global customer base,” OFAC said in a media release. Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Coinbase launches spot crypto trading on international exchange

Coinbase is introducing spot cryptocurrency trading on its international exchange, marking a significant step towards its global expansion strategy.  Starting Dec. 14th, institutional traders can engage in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) transactions, paired with the USDC stablecoin. Greg Tusar, who leads institutional product development at Coinbase, emphasized the strategic importance of offering both spot and derivatives trading concurrently in an interview with Bloomberg.  We are excited to announce the next phase of our Coinbase International Exchange expansion – the launch of non-US spot markets for eligible customers, designed to…

Crypto exchange liquidity, explained

Liquidity in financial markets The ease and speed with which assets can be bought or sold without materially altering their prices is referred to as liquidity in the financial markets.  It’s the ability to swiftly turn an asset into cash without significantly impairing its value. High liquidity indicates a healthy market with plenty of buyers and sellers, which promotes smooth transactions and stable prices. It ensures that investors can profitably enter into or exit positions, reducing transaction costs and the risks of abrupt price swings. Several variables, including trading volume,…