Tag: crypto exchanges
All news related to cryptocurrency exchanges, the trading platforms where users can trade their digital assets.
Bitcoin Supply on Crypto Exchanges is Falling: Fidelity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges have fallen to their lowest in over six years. Publicly traded companies have increased their accumulation of the digital asset following the US presidential election.
Russia Considering Launch of a Crypto Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Finance Ministry and Central Bank of Russia are set to launch a crypto exchange for highly qualified investors, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced during a ministry board meeting.
Binance Tightens Crypto Transfer Rules for South African Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance is introducing new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.
Alabama Withdraws Staking Lawsuit Against Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, which accused the company of violating securities laws through its staking services.
Coinbase Derivatives Rolls Out XRP Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has launched XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives exchange, the company announced on Monday.
WazirX to Resume Operations Pending May 13 Court Decision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndian crypto exchange WazirX is preparing to resume operations, contingent on a court decision regarding its restructuring proposal and user compensation plan on May 13.
Crypto Exchange eXch to Shut Down
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange eXch has announced it will shut down on May 1.
Bybit Closes 4 Web3 Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBybit is winding down more of its Web3 offerings following the earlier shutdown of its NFT marketplace in April.
AB DAO and Bitget Launch Dual Reward Campaign, Distributing $2.6M Worth of $AB Globally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore, Singapore, 16th April 2025, Chainwire
OKX Officially Launches in the US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX is accelerating its expansion in the United States by launching a centralized exchange and a robust Web3 wallet, alongside a key leadership appointment.
Kraken Debuts US Stocks and ETFs Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has launched a new feature allowing select US users to buy and sell US stocks and ETFs directly through the Kraken app, commission-free.
South Korea’s Regulator Bans Access to 14 Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is intensifying its crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms.
SEC and Binance Request Additional Pause from Court
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and Binance have jointly filed a motion to extend their lawsuit pause for another 60 days, following a previous pause to engage in “productive discussions.”
HashKey Wins Approval to Provide Crypto Staking Services in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) regarding their staking services, as well as for SFC-authorised funds (VA Funds) involved in staking.
Kraken to Roll Out Crypto Cards in Europe and UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has teamed up with Mastercard to offer crypto debit cards across the UK and Europe, as announced on April 8.
Pakistan Appoints Former Binance CEO as Crypto Advisor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been named strategic advisor to the newly established Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
Nigerian Court Puts Off Trial Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the local tax authority to address a request by the cryptocurrency exchange.
400,000 FTX Creditors at Risk of Losing $2.5 Billion in Repayments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFTX creditors risk losing $2.5 billion due to a missed Know Your Customer (KYC) deadline.
Decentralized Exchanges Are Challenging Centralized Platforms’ Dominance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of centralized platforms, despite a recent $6.2 million exploit on Hyperliquid highlighting risks in DEX infrastructure.
Coinbase Files to Launch XRP Futures Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to list XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm, benefiting from increased legal clarity for the asset.
Bybit’s Shunyet Jan Predicts Sustained Gold Rally Amid Record-Breaking Surge, Platform Sees $10 Billion Gold Trading Volume in a Day
Reading Time: 2 minutesDubai, UAE, 3rd April 2025, Chainwire
Kraken Secures Dealer License in Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has appointed Cynthia Del Pozo as the head of its Canadian operations and secured a restricted dealer license in Canada.
SEC and Gemini File Motion Requesting a 60-day Pause in Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission and crypto exchange Gemini have filed a joint request for a 60-day pause to explore resolving their legal dispute over Gemini Earn.
Kentucky Drops Staking Suit Against Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKentucky’s finance regulator has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase regarding the exchange’s staking rewards program, following similar actions by Vermont and South Carolina.
Coinbase CEO Urges to Update Stablecoin Laws to Allow On-chain Interest
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has advocated for legislation that would allow stablecoin holders to earn interest on their digital currency.