Tag: Exchange

Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Kraken Valued at $13 Billion After Deutsche Börse Stake Deutsche Börse has taken a minority stake in crypto exchange Kraken, marking one of the clearest signs yet of Europe’s largest market operator deepening its exposure to digital assets. The German exchange group said it invested $200 million in Payward, Kraken’s parent company, securing roughly a 1.5% fully diluted ownership. The transaction values Kraken at about $13.3 billion, according to reporting by Bloomberg. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two firms and signals a broader push to integrate…

Criminal Group Attempting To Extort Kraken Over Exposed Client Data, Chief Security Officer Says Exchange ‘Will Not Pay These Criminals’

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The chief security officer at Kraken says the exchange is being targeted by a criminal group attempting to extort the company. In a new statement, Nick Percoco says Kraken’s core systems and client funds have not been compromised and that the company will not negotiate with the perpetrators. “We are currently being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release videos of our internal systems with client data shown if we do not comply with their demands. It’s important to start with the most important points: our systems were never…

South Korea Orders Suspension, Fine for Crypto Exchange Coinone

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South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinone, is facing a fine and a partial business suspension over anti-money laundering lapses, according to multiple local media reports. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Financial Services Commission accused Coinone of failing to comply with anti-money laundering obligations, including verifying user identities in about 70,000 cases, The Korea Times, Chosun and Yonhap News reported on Monday. The FIU also alleged Coinone facilitated more than 10,000 transactions with 16 foreign exchanges not registered with South Korean regulators, despite repeated warnings. Other accusations include…

OKX Invests in Vietnam Exchange CAEX Ahead of Crypto Pilot – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways OKX invested in CAEX to meet Vietnam’s $380 million pilot requirement, advancing regulation. CAEX, backed by OKX and Hashkey, signals a shift to compliant platforms across Southeast Asia. OKX expands 2026 regulatory push after Malta license, as it aims to lead efforts in shaping Vietnam’s crypto market. Vietnam’s CAEX Gains OKX Support for Regulated Crypto Push OKX has taken a strategic stake in Vietnam’s CAEX exchange, positioning itself to support the country’s push toward regulated cryptocurrency trading. The investment, made alongside local partners including VPBank Securities and LynkiD,…

BTC Targets $88K As Exchange Inflows Drop Under $3 Billion

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Mirroring a breakout setup from Q2 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is now eyeing a possible rally toward the $86,000–$90,000 range over the next few weeks. The bullish view is supported by robust Bitcoin whale activity and large BTC inflows to exchanges, which have dropped by $5 billion over the past two months. BTC support cluster at $70,000 builds breakout pressure Bitcoin reached a weekly high of $73,255 on Friday after testing the $72,000 level earlier in the week, with the price compressing between $70,000 and $72,000 over the past four days.…

Coinbase CEO Signals Support for Clarity Act as Exchange Softens Stance on Crypto Legislation – SuperCryptoNews

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In a significant shift for the digital asset industry, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled his support for the Clarity Act, suggesting the crypto exchange may be softening its long-standing opposition to U.S. market structure legislation. Armstrong’s endorsement came on April 10 via social media, where he publicly aligned with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent calls for Congress to expedite the passage of a federal digital asset framework. Armstrong expressed gratitude for the bipartisan efforts of lawmakers, stating that “it’s time to pass” the bill after months of negotiations. The…

Polymarket To Replace USDC.e With USDC-Backed Token In Exchange Upgrade

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Prediction platform Polymarket is overhauling its exchange infrastructure in the coming weeks, introducing a new collateral token and upgraded trading system that give the platform greater control over settlement and risk as it moves toward closer alignment with US regulatory expectations. In an announcement on Monday, Polymarket said it will deploy new exchange contracts — dubbed version 2 — designed to simplify how orders are structured and matched. The upgrade is intended to make trading more efficient and to make it easier for developers to connect apps and trading bots…

SPB Exchange Redesigns Derivatives to Win Back Russian Retail Flow from Offshore Platforms

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Maryland Man Accused of Stealing $53,300,000 From Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Laundering Funds Through Tornado Cash: DOJ

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A Maryland man has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange and laundering the proceeds through Tornado Cash, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton says that Jonathan Spalletta, also known as “Cthulhon” and “Jspalletta,” faces charges of computer fraud and money laundering tied to two 2021 hacks of Uranium Finance. Prosecutors allege that in April 2021, Spalletta exploited vulnerabilities in Uranium’s smart contracts. In the first incident, he allegedly manipulated reward mechanisms to…