Tagged: crypto exchange

March 1, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a US federal judge has denied Binance‘s attempt to shift class action lawsuits related to its token sales into private arbitration. The ruling, issued by District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan’s Southern District of New… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a firm rebuttal to recent media reports, Binance has categorically denied allegations that it terminated or suspended compliance staff for uncovering potentially problematic cryptocurrency transactions linked to Iran. The world’s largest crypto exchange maintains that no sanctions violations occurred and that any personnel changes… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a detailed analysis released on February 21, 2026, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has shed new light on how several cryptocurrency platforms with deep ties to Russia continue to facilitate the circumvention of Western sanctions. These services enable Russian entities to convert rubles into digital… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 6:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange founded by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is navigating a turbulent period marked by strategic retreats, workforce reductions, and significant leadership changes. These developments have contributed to sharp declines in its publicly traded stock, which… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform OKX announced a regulatory milestone: it has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta. This authorization strengthens the company’s foothold across the European Union and enables fully compliant stablecoin-based payment services just ahead of critical EU rules taking effect in March… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform OKX has recently shared updates that bridge personal finance with cultural trends and also intend to significantly bolster market infrastructure. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has explored how knowledge of finances and digital currencies influences modern relationships, while also advocating for advanced compliance mechanisms… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Kraken has rolled out a new service called Kraken 360. This comprehensive platform aims to streamline the often chaotic process of launching new protocols by offering a seamless, integrated suite of tools and expertise. Drawing on Kraken’s track record in managing secure,… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb inadvertently distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoins—valued at over $40 billion—to around 695 users during a routine promotional campaign. The mishap occurred when staff mistakenly credited accounts with 2,000 BTC per recipient instead of the intended modest cash prize of 2,000 Korean… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2026 have brought to light a seemingly concerning detail from the early days of the cryptocurrency industry: Jeffrey Epstein‘s $3 million investment in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) during its 2014 Series C funding round. This infusion… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, digital assets exchange Kraken reportedly delivered solid financial results amid a dynamic crypto landscape. The platform achieved adjusted revenue of $2.2 billion, marking a 33% increase from the previous year. According to the update from Kraken, this growth stemmed from strong contributions across… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance says that it aims to demonstrate resilience and transparency through its recent communications. Recent updates from the crypto exchange aim to shed light on the platform’s handling of a major market disruption and its unique internal ethos, offering valuable perspectives for users, investors, and… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s Coinone, which is reportedly one of the nation’s largest digital currency exchanges by trading volume, is now said to be considering options to divest portions of its major shareholder’s holdings. According to recent industry reports, the platform’s founder and chairman, Cha Myung-hoon, who… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 4:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

BTCC, a Vilnius-based crypto exchange, is reporting having traded over $5 billion in tokenized gold. BTCC was founded in 2011, making it one of the oldest crypto exchanges around. The company reports finishing the year at $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading. The milestone was… Read More

December 29, 2025 @ 11:27 am By Michael Wong  |  

Mirae Asset Group is in talks to acquire Korbit, South Korea’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a move that would mark a rare push by a mainstream financial group into the country’s tightly regulated digital-asset market, according to people familiar with the matter. The discussions are… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant new development in the fight against growing incidents of cybercrime, Indian authorities have now apprehended a former customer support representative linked to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The arrest reportedly took place in Hyderabad and stems from a major security incident at the exchange that was… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 1:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A cryptocurrency wallet that has been associated with Aleksey Bilyuchenko, charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for involvement in the 2011-2014 Mt. Gox exchange hack, has seemingly transferred approximately 2,300 Bitcoin over the past month, according to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence analyst… Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinJar, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its expansion into the US, building on its operations in Australia, the UK and Ireland, and marking a key milestone in the company’s growth. The U.S. launch sees CoinJar operate within federal and state regulatory frameworks. As… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 12:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

MangoPay and InstaXchange are partnering on multi-currency onramps. InstaXchange is a crypto exchange that works with Google Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, cards, etc. A regulated virtual asset service provider (VASP), it also offers a plug-and-play API for Fintechs, merchants, and payment providers to incorporate crypto…. Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 10:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services, announced its integration with Immersive Finance, a provider of risk and portfolio analytics. The integration now enables institutional and professional customers to connect their trading activity on Bullish… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that the decentralized crypto exchange or DEX to centralized exchange or CEX spot ratio has more than tripled in the last five years, with DEX spot trading volumes starting “out at just 6.0% of CEX spot volumes in Jan 2021 and growing to… Read More