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Crypto.com has expanded its offerings in the United States, launching stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading on its platform. According to a Jan. 3 statement, the firm said its users can now directly manage stocks and ETFs alongside their crypto portfolios via their application. The platform offers zero-commission trading, fractional share options, and seamless asset […]
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#binance #regulation #exchanges #brazil #featured

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer, according to a Jan. 2 statement. Binance is the first crypto exchange in Brazil to hold such a license. The licensing would allow the firm to offer enhanced financial services and […]
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#crypto #legal #exchanges #featured

Celsius Network filed a notice of appeal on Dec. 31, contesting Judge John Dorsey’s decision to disallow the bankrupt crypto lender’s $2 billion disparagement claim against defunct crypto exchange FTX. The appeal, now slated for review in the District Court, marks the latest development in the ongoing legal confrontation between the two embattled crypto firms. […]
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#regulation #exchanges #bybit #malaysia

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has directed crypto exchange Bybit and its CEO Ben Zhou to cease all operations within the country. In a recent press statement, the financial regulator explained that the order stems from Bybit’s failure to secure the authorization to operate as a digital asset exchange (DAX) under local regulations. Regulatory crackdown The […]
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#ethereum #exchanges #tokens #wallets #bitget #featured #bgb

Bitget Wallet will prioritize its native BGB token for multi-chain gas payments via its innovative GetGas feature starting January 2025, according to a Dec. 27 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This initiative is set to streamline operations across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, TON, and Tron. According to the firm, […]
The post Bitget sets to innovate gas payments with BGB token amid major 40% supply burn appeared first on CryptoSlate.

#sam bankman-fried #ftx #sbf #legal #exchanges #featured

The US authorities have rejected Sam Bankman-Fried‘s appeal to overturn his conviction and sentencing related to the bankrupt FTX collapse. According to a recent court filing, the government found no merit in his claims, asserting that the jury’s verdict and the trial’s outcome were sound. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct FTX exchange, had sought […]
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#crypto #hacks #legal #exchanges #featured

Indian crypto exchange WazirX faces mounting challenges after the Delhi High Court ordered a fresh investigation into the platform on Dec. 18 — the same day Binance announced it would delist the exchange’s native token WRX. The probe, spurred by allegations of a prior hack and concerns over financial irregularities, signals intensifying scrutiny on the […]
The post Delhi High Court orders new probe into WazirX amid Binance delisting appeared first on CryptoSlate.

#hong kong #regulation #exchanges #featured #hkvax

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another step in its fast-tracked regulatory framework, according to a Dec. 18 statement. The licensed platforms include Accumulus GBA Technology Ltd, DFX Labs Company Ltd, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX Limited, and Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Ltd. […]
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#binance #australia #legal #exchanges #featured

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Oztures Trading Ltd—the operator of Binance Australia Derivatives—over inadequate customer protection practices. According to a Dec. 18 statement, the regulator claims that over 500 retail investors were misclassified as wholesale clients, denying them crucial consumer safeguards. ASIC’s allegations ASIC alleged that between July […]
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#crypto #regulation #exchanges #featured

Coinbase disclosed in a transparency report that it received 10,707 requests from global law enforcement and government agencies over the past year, an 18% decline from the previous reporting period. For the third consecutive year, the US submitted the highest number of requests from law enforcement and government agencies despite a decline this year. Outside […]
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#crypto #legal #exchanges #featured

Coinbase pushed back against BiT Global’s legal attempt to halt its planned delisting of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), arguing that the lawsuit lacks merit and the firm’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) should be denied. According to court filings, Coinbase decided to delist WBTC due to concerns about risks stemming from its association with […]
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#crypto #bankruptcy #exchanges #featured

FTX and its affiliated debtors announced on Dec. 16 that their reorganization plan will take effect on Jan. 3, 2025, and distributions will commence within 60 days. FTX has partnered with BitGo and Kraken to manage the distribution process for retail and institutional creditors. According to the claim portal, these service providers will ensure distributions […]
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#el salvador #bitcoin #regulation #exchanges #bitget

El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank has officially granted Bitget a Bitcoin Service Provider (BSP) license, according to a Dec. 16 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This move grants the exchange legal authorization to facilitate Bitcoin-related services in the country, including converting Bitcoin to fiat currencies, processing Bitcoin payments, and securely managing Bitcoin custody. Meanwhile, the company […]
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#coinbase #justin sun #legal #exchanges #tokens #featured #wbtc #bit global #cbbtc

BiT Global has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, the largest crypto trading platform in the United States, according to a Dec. 13 court filing. The Justin Sun-linked crypto custodian alleged that the US exchange unfairly removed wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from its platform to favor its in-house product, Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC). Antitrust violations According to […]
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#exchanges #featured #gate.io

GateToken, the native crypto of the Gate.io exchange, has surged to a new all-time high despite rumors about a potential security breach circulating on social media platforms. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the token reached $13.79 before slightly retreating to $13.29 at the time of reporting. As the exchange’s utility token, it provides benefits such as […]
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#bitcoin #exchanges #kyc #research #alpha #unregulated exchanges

The trading volume ratio between KYC and non-KYC exchanges provides interesting insight into the market’s behavior. The ratio illustrates how traders interact with regulated and unregulated platforms and how their activity affects price movement. The trading volume ratio saw significant fluctuations throughout the year and mostly mirrored Bitcoin’s price performance closely. It steadily increased at the start […]
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#binance #exchanges #featured

Binance has cemented its position as the leading crypto exchange by reporting customer deposits totaling $21.6 billion in 2024, according to a Dec. 12 report. This achievement places Binance significantly ahead of its competition, with data from DeFi Llama revealing that the exchange’s deposits surpass the combined total of the next ten largest exchanges tracked […]
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#regulation #australia #kraken #exchanges

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Bit Trade—the operator behind the Kraken exchange—$5 million for unlawfully issuing a credit facility, according to a Dec. 12 statement. The penalty follows a federal court ruling that found the company in breach of regulatory obligations. Per the statement, Bit Trade offered a “margin extension” product […]
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#coinbase #adoption #exchanges #japan #featured #coincheck

Coincheck Group, the parent company of the Coincheck crypto exchange, begins trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Dec. 11. This milestone follows the completion of a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, finalized earlier this month. Both companies announced on Dec. 10 that Thunder Bridge shareholders approved the merger during a special meeting on Dec. 5 […]
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#binance #usdc #stablecoins #exchanges #circle #featured

Binance has formed a strategic partnership with Circle to integrate USD Coin (USDC) across its services, aiming to enhance accessibility and promote adoption. This collaboration also positions USDC as a key corporate treasury asset for Binance, according to an announcement on Dec. 11. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire highlighted the partnership’s significance, pointing out that two […]
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#technology #coinbase #abu dhabi #adoption #exchanges #chainlink #featured

Coinbase’s Project Diamond has adopted the Chainlink Standard to drive institutional adoption of digital assets, according to a Dec. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Project Diamond, managed by Coinbase Asset Management, focuses on serving institutional users outside the US. It leverages a comprehensive infrastructure that includes Coinbase Prime custody, the Prime Onchain Wallet, the Project […]
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#crypto.com #banking #exchanges #deutsche bank #featured

Singapore-based Crypto.com has joined forces with Deutsche Bank to enhance its corporate banking capabilities, marking a milestone in the exchange’s global expansion efforts. The collaboration, announced on Dec. 10, will focus on streamlining financial operations across key regions, including Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong. Through this partnership, Crypto.com will access advanced corporate banking tools designed […]
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#coinbase #exchanges #featured

Coinbase has addressed recent concerns about account restrictions, attributing the issue to a spike in fraudulent activities following the US presidential election. In a Dec. 8 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the exchange dismissed claims of widespread account limitations as misinformation and FUD. The firm pointed out that it experienced a growth […]
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#technology #coinbase #exchanges #trust #featured #travel rule

The Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) has unveiled TRUSThub, a platform designed to streamline data sharing among Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), according to a Dec. 5 statement shared with CryptoSlate. TRUSThub aims to enhance compliance capabilities and enable secure Travel Rule data exchange, even with non-members or unregulated entities. TRUST members can […]
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#bitcoin #mining #business #crypto #exchanges #bull run

While the crypto frenzy captivates speculators with dizzying highs and lows, the real winners are those giving investors a way to speculate.

#investments #exchanges #south korea #upbit #featured #deals

Woori Technology, a South Korean venture capital firm, is reportedly considering selling its stake in Dunamu, the parent company of the Upbit crypto exchange. Upbit is the largest crypto trading platform in the East Asian country. According to local media reports, Woori invested 5.5 billion KRW in Dunamu in 2015, acquiring an undisclosed company share. […]
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#coinbase #exchanges #privacy #featured #vpn

Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has faced criticism from the crypto community after reports surfaced about its restriction of users accessing accounts through Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). On Dec. 2, Scott Shapiro, a product designer at Coinbase, warned users to avoid using VPNs when accessing their accounts. He explained that Coinbase’s risk model treats VPN […]
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#crypto #culture #exchanges #featured

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the exchange would sever ties with law firms that hire former regulatory officials linked to what he describes as “unlawful” actions against the crypto industry. Armstrong’s comments, made in a social media post on Dec. 3, follow news that former SEC Division of Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal joined Milbank’s […]
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#crypto #adoption #exchanges #featured

Coinbase announced the integration of Apple Pay into its Coinbase Onramp service, according to a Dec. 2 announcement. The addition will streamline the process for users looking to convert fiat into crypto, making it faster and more user-friendly. Apple Pay has more than 60 million active users in the US and over 500 million users globally […]
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#bitcoin #adoption #exchanges #japan #sbi holdings #dmm

SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of Japan’s financial powerhouse SBI Holdings, has revealed new collaborations with DMM Bitcoin and Metaplanet. SBI Holdings is a leader in internet banking in Japan and a global leader in blockchain technologies. As of March 2024, the company held more than $190 billion in total assets. DMM Bitcoin is a […]
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