Tag: crypto exchanges
All news related to cryptocurrency exchanges, the trading platforms where users can trade their digital assets.
Backpack Exchange Unveils Tokenomics Strategy with US IPO Ambition at Its Core
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBackpack, a cryptocurrency exchange established by former employees of the defunct platform FTX, has announced plans for a future token launch.
Ark Invest Amplifies Stake in Bullish as Cryptocurrency Exchange Stock Surges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s investment firm, Ark Invest, continued to accumulate shares of Bullish on Monday, reinforcing its position as the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock experienced a significant upward move.
South Korean Financial Watchdog Launches Full Investigation Into Bithumb Following $43 Billion Bitcoin Distribution Error
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s primary financial regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has initiated a comprehensive formal investigation into the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb.
Gemini Announces Sharp Pullback, Exiting European and Australian Operations While Slashing Staff
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major operational pivot, the digital asset platform Gemini stated it will cease operations in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.
Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase’s Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNevada gaming authorities have sued Coinbase, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of running an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
US Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for Alleged Ties to Iranian Terror Financing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom have become the first digital asset platforms blacklisted under US sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector.
Korea Cracks Down: Crypto Exchanges and Their Owners Face Tough New Vetting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is raising the bar for operating a cryptocurrency exchange.
South Korean Regulator Advocates Stakes Cap for Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant policy development, South Korea’s chief financial regulator has endorsed placing ownership ceilings on cryptocurrency exchanges.
UK Regulator Prohibits Coinbase Ad Campaign
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Advertising Standards Authority has reportedly banned a Coinbase advertising campaign, concluding that the ads improperly minimized the dangers of investing in cryptocurrency and suggested it was a fix for living-cost worries.
Russia Labels WhiteBIT as ‘Undesirable,’ Banning Crypto Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has declared the crypto exchange WhiteBIT an “undesirable” organization, effectively prohibiting its operations within the country.
SEC Seeks Dismissal of Gemini Lawsuit After Investors Made Whole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have moved to drop their civil case against Gemini Trust Company regarding its Earn product.
Binance Files for MiCA Approval in Greece Amid EU-Wide Regulatory Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Binance has applied for a license in Greece under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), positioning itself to meet the bloc’s fast-approaching compliance deadlines.
Vietnam Commences Licensing for Crypto Exchanges with High Capital Mandate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has initiated the application process for licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms.
BTCC Exchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesVILNIUS, Lithuania, 22nd January 2026, Chainwire
Exclusive Bank Ties for Crypto Exchanges Face Scrutiny in South Korea
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is considering a major shift in crypto market rules by reviewing the requirement for exchanges to partner with only one bank.
PrimeXBT Expands Crypto Futures with 40 New Crypto Assets
Reading Time: 3 minutesCastries, Saint Lucia, 14th January 2026, Chainwire
Iran Used UK Crypto Exchanges to Evade Sanctions, Moving $1 Billion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report reveals that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has moved around $1 billion using two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom.
Stablecoin Reward Rules Could Sway Coinbase on Senate Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is reconsidering its endorsement of an upcoming US cryptocurrency market structure bill.
In NYT Interview, Trump Indicates No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump told The New York Times that he has no plans to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, despite the jailed exec’s attempts for clemency.
Colombian Tax Authority Demands Client Data from Digital Asset Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteColombia’s National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) has introduced a new mandatory reporting requirement for local crypto service providers, aimed at increasing transparency and combating tax evasion in the digital asset space.
What Are Decentralized Exchanges?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA DEX is a platform for exchanging cryptocurrencies that operates on a decentralized network, such as a blockchain.
Coinhub Exchange Brings a Bank-Like Crypto Experience to Las Vegas and Phoenix
Reading Time: 2 minutesLas Vegas, NV, USA, 6th January 2026, Chainwire
Coinbase Predicts 2026 Surge in Crypto Adoption Fueled by Key Trends
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto adoption is poised to accelerate in 2026 as several major trends build upon each other, states Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.
South Korean Lawmaker’s Alleged Pressure on Crypto Exchange Draws Scrutiny
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA South Korean lawmaker is under scrutiny following allegations that he sought to pressure a major cryptocurrency exchange after his son obtained a job at a competing platform.
Crypto.com Enhances Liquidity with Internal Market Maker, Denies Unfair Advantage
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is establishing an internal market-making team as it expands into prediction markets.
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