$19.5 Million XRP Shifted To Exchange, Massive Sell Off On The Horizon?

Whale Alert, a renowned blockchain tracker, reported a substantial transfer of XRP tokens to the Bithumb crypto exchange. This transfer, involving over 32 million XRP tokens valued at roughly $19.5 million, originated from an unidentified wallet and was executed today at 05:15:10 UTC. The substantial nature of this transaction places it firmly in the category of ‘whale transactions,’ which are often scrutinized due to their potential influence on market dynamics. In the crypto space, such significant transfers are typically indicative of strategic moves by influential players within the market. While…

Binance.US Addresses Troubles Facing Global Exchange

Binance.US has made it clear that it is distinct from its parent company, stating that it operates independently and is not involved in the recent enforcement settlements against Binance and its Former CEO, Changpeng Zhao. The exchange has emphasized that it is compliant with US regulations despite sharing technology with Binance. In light of the recent developments, Zhao has stepped down from his position as Chairman of Binance.US’s Board of Directors. This decision involves transferring voting rights and relinquishing governance. According to a statement issued by the company on X…

Solana-Based Dogecoin Rival Rallies After Suprise Listing on Crypto Exchange KuCoin

A memecoin rivaling the likes of Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) built on the Solana (SOL) blockchain is rallying on a new major listing. KuCoin, the sixth largest crypto exchange by trading volume and known for supporting “altcoin gems” listed Bonk (BONK) yesterday on its platform. According to the announcement, BONK trading begins today, with BONK withdrawals being allowed as early as tomorrow. “BONK was launched as a massive Christmas airdrop to the Solana community at the end of 2022, almost marking the exact bottom of Solana’s price & sentiment.…

Fireblocks launches trading system to mitigate centralized exchange risk

Multi-party computation (MPC) wallet provider Fireblocks has released a new trading system for institutions that use centralized exchanges, according to a Nov. 28 announcement. Called “Off Exchange,” the new system allows institutional traders to swap tokens without first depositing them on the exchange. Fireblocks claimed this system would help to eliminate counterparty risk on centralized exchanges and prevent future FTX-like collapses. Today, we’re excited to launch Off Exchange, a new solution that enables trading firms and asset managers to truly eliminate exchange counterparty risk. Read on → https://t.co/FLl3AufE0s pic.twitter.com/s4P5kyNy3O —…

These Three Narratives Are Driving ‘Vibrant’ Solana (SOL) Ecosystem, According to Crypto Exchange CoinEx

Three primary sectors are driving the development of Solana’s (SOL) “vibrant” ecosystem, according to the Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx Global. CoinEx notes in a new analysis that the Ethereum (ETH) competitor’s attention is focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), memecoins and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (dePIN). DePIN projects involve crypto-powered decentralized networks that connect hardware devices and offer digital services, according to the crypto exchange Bitstamp. CoinEx notes that dePIN projects represent the highest total market cap on Solana. “Benefiting from Solana’s state compression technology, dePIN projects can significantly reduce…

SPB Exchange Battles Fraudulent Bankruptcy Claims

Russia’s second-largest trading bourse, SPB Exchange, is embroiled in a bizarre situation involving bankruptcy claims. These claims, purportedly filed by fraudsters, caused the exchange’s shares to fall. Dedicated Forex cloud solutions with stable and fast cross-border connections capable of high-demand scenarios. Alibaba Cloud helps Forex traders to operate securely and globally. Click to know more! According to a report by Reuters, SPB Exchange has clarified that it did not initiate any bankruptcy proceedings, emphasizing that it was financially stable with no signs of insolvency. Notably, two separate filings dated November…

This exchange is expanding its short-term options portfolio as ‘zero-day’ bets boom

The Nasdaq MarketSite is seen on October 12, 2022 in New York City. The Nasdaq Composite Index yesterday hit its lowest level since July, slipping into a bear market for the second time this year. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The rapid growth in short-dated options that have become popular with hedge funds and retail traders alike is now spreading beyond stocks into other asset classes. The Nasdaq last week launched new two-week options contracts that expire on Wednesdays based on the following…

Binance CEO Details Prediction, Says Crypto Exchange About To Reinvent Itself With New Corporate Structure: Report

The new CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume foresees strength ahead for crypto and his company. Fortune reports that Changpeng Zhao’s successor at Binace, Richard Teng, says that Binance’s move towards compliance will pay off in the long term, positioning the company to claim a bigger share of the growing crypto market. Teng, who previously worked as Binance’s head of regional markets, was promoted to the CEO position last week after the company’s previous chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, stepped down. Says Teng, “We are starting from a…