Tag: Exchange

XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As Exchange Supply Dries Up

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The Scarcity Index flipped to +0.48, a reading that lines up with a clear drop in XRP held on exchanges and signals that less XRP is sitting in tradable wallets than the recent average. CryptoQuant data shows the move was most visible on Binance, where on-platform balances have moved lower over the past weeks. Related Reading Exchange Balances Have Fallen Reports indicate a portion of XRP once held on exchanges has been shifted into private wallets. Large transfers off Binance and other venues reduced the amount of XRP readily available…

Vietnam Plans Overseas Crypto Trading Ban Amid Domestic Exchange Rollout

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Vietnam is reportedly advancing plans to restrict its citizens from trading on overseas cryptocurrency platforms while accelerating a tightly controlled domestic licensing regime for digital asset exchanges. Vietnam Banks, Brokers Compete for Crypto Licenses as Ban Looms Reuters reported that the Ministry of Finance is drafting rules that would prohibit Vietnamese nationals from using foreign […] Source

South Korean Crypto Exchange Giant Bithumb Fined $24,800,000 Over Alleged Customer Verification Failures

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South Korean financial regulators reportedly slapped the crypto exchange Bithumb with a 37 billion won ($24.8 million) fine over alleged customer verification lapses. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) accused the exchange of failing to verify the identity of its customers in 6.59 million different instances, as well as facilitating around 45,000 transactions with 18 unregistered exchanges overseas, the Seoul-based news agency Yonhap reports. The FIU will also impose a six-month partial business suspension in addition to the fine, and Lee Jae-won, Bithumb’s CEO, will reportedly receive an “official reprimand.”…

IG-Owned Crypto Exchange Pushes APAC Growth with Corporate Payments and Yield Products

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Is XRP’s Supply Tightening? Exchange Outflows, ETF Demand Suggest It Might Be

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Bitcoin supply shock brewing as whales stay inactive and exchange reserves fall

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Bitcoin could be approaching a supply shock phase as retail investors sell under pressure while long-term holders keep their coins dormant, according to a new market analysis by CryptoQuant. Summary CryptoQuant says Bitcoin may be entering a supply shock phase as whales remain inactive and retail investors sell at a loss. Around 71% of Bitcoin UTXOs remain profitable, while roughly 28% are currently underwater, reflecting stress among short-term holders. Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen by about 204,000 BTC in 2026, potentially tightening supply and setting the stage for a price…

Bitcoin exchange supply hits record low even as Winklevoss twins move $130M BTC

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Bitcoin exchange supply has fallen to a record low, highlighting tightening supply even as high-profile investors move large sums of the asset onto trading platforms. Summary The amount of Bitcoin held on centralized exchanges has fallen to an all-time low, signaling tightening liquid supply in the market. Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss moved about $130 million in BTC to wallets linked to Gemini, a move traders often interpret as a possible precursor to selling. Even with occasional whale inflows, declining exchange balances and steady institutional demand are reinforcing the narrative…

Exchange Transactions Fall To Historic Lows

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XRP is trading around $1.40 after the market recorded modest upside following a volatile week that saw sharp intraday swings across several major cryptocurrencies. While price action has stabilized in the short term, on-chain data suggests that underlying market participation may be entering a quieter phase. Related Reading According to a CryptoQuant analyst, activity across centralized exchanges has dropped significantly in recent weeks. Data tracking XRP deposits and withdrawals across major trading platforms shows that transaction counts have fallen to the lowest levels recorded since the metric began tracking exchange…

Nasdaq Partners With Crypto Exchange Kraken To Connect Tokenized Equities Markets to Decentralized Blockchains

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The crypto exchange Kraken is partnering with the financial giant Nasdaq to enable a gateway that would let traders swap tokenized equities from regulated environments into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. Nasdaq, which operates the world’s second-largest stock market, is developing a new equity token design expected to go live in the first half of 2027. The new partnership with Kraken will utilize the exchange’s xStocks, tokenized versions of real-world equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Kraken says the new gateway will connect permissioned equity markets with permissionless decentralized financial networks in…