Crypto Exchanges

Mercado Bitcoin Breach: Funds Drained Hours After Containment Claim

Mercado Bitcoin claims containment of a security breach, but blockchain data shows funds continued to be drained for hours after the announcement.

Nigeria sets new crypto licensing rules, bans algorithmic stablecoins

Nigeria sets new crypto licensing rules, banning algorithmic stablecoins and increasing oversight of digital assets.

Thailand to block Bitget in December over unlicensed crypto trading

Thailand to block Bitget in December over unlicensed crypto trading, regulator advises users to manage assets.

Bybit WSOT 2024 Concludes, Sets New Industry Benchmarks

The Bybit WSOT 2024 trading competition concluded, setting new industry benchmarks with a record prize pool and over $100 billion in trading volume.

Bank of Korea probes financial firms’ exposure to crypto risks

The Bank of Korea surveys financial institutions on their crypto risks, including personnel, finances, and business operations.

Bank of Korea probes financial firms’ exposure to crypto risks

The Bank of Korea surveys financial institutions on their crypto risks, including personnel, finances, and business operations.

XRP Exchange Inflows Exceed 6 Billion Tokens in 30 Days

Over 6 billion XRP exchange inflows tokens deposited in exchanges in 30 days, reaching a seven-month high. This indicates increased trading activity.

HTX agrees to halt unlawful UK crypto promotions

HTX agrees to halt unlawful UK promotions after a settlement with the FCA. The crypto exchange will stop promoting its services to UK consumers.

Coinbase Customer Data Exposed in Analytics Vendor Security Incident

Coinbase Customer Data exposed in security incident via analytics vendor Amplitude. Internal systems and funds remain secure.

Kraken Owner Payward Acquires Saldo Bank for EU Expansion

Kraken Owner Payward acquires Saldo Bank to expand into EU lending and card services, becoming the first digital asset company to own a European bank.

Hyperliquid CEO Criticizes Wall Street Wealth Creation Model

Hyperliquid CEO criticizes Wall Street wealth creation, advocating for broader global access to blockchain-based wealth opportunities.

Hyperliquid CEO Criticizes Wall Street Wealth Creation Model

Hyperliquid CEO criticizes Wall Street wealth creation, advocating for broader global access to blockchain-based wealth opportunities.

CFTC Approves Coinbase Clearing LLC as Derivatives Clearing Organization

Coinbase has secured approval from the CFTC to operate Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization, completing its full suite of federal registrations ..

Citi Clients Can Now Take Stablecoin Payments via Coinbase

Citi clients can now take stablecoin payments and virtual accounts for fiat-to-stablecoin conversions via an expanded Coinbase partnership.

Coinbase Files Application for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures

Coinbase Files application to CFTC for single-stock perpetual futures in the US, introducing a crypto trading instrument to individual equities.

Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request

Revolut disclosed sensitive customer data, including passport copies and complete Bitcoin transaction histories, after fulfilling a fraudulent request from an email acc..