Tagged: crypto exchange

August 10, 2025 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that the crypto industry is witnessing a pivotal moment as centralized exchanges like Kraken, Gemini, and Bullish gear up for initial public offerings (IPOs) in a shifting regulatory and market landscape. A more favorable environment, coupled with growing investor appetite for public… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK aims to establish itself as a global cryptocurrency hub. This being said, they will not tolerate bad actors and hooligans. Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it had “seized” seven crypto ATMs, while arresting two individuals on allegations of operating… Read More

July 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish, a digital asset exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company, set to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “BLSH,” is… Read More

July 19, 2025 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 19, 2025, CoinDCX, one of India’s cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a significant security breach, resulting in a loss of approximately $44 million. The incident, which occurred exactly one year after a devastating $235 million hack of rival exchange WazirX, has reignited concerns about the… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has recently announced updates to boost its platform’s offerings, seeking to further bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The first is the listing of Hedera’s native token, HBAR, for trading, and the second is the expansion of its… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 11:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a firm specialzing in digital assets collateral management and trading infrastructure for institutional clients, has announced a strategic collaboration with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). This collaboration will see Copper’s ClearLoop network “integrated into Coinbase International Exchange providing institutional clients with access to Copper’s off-exchange settlement and… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Binance continues to make significant moves in advancing blockchain technology, enhancing security, and expanding the practical use of crypto-assets. Recent developments highlight Binance’s multifaceted approach to fostering innovation within the crypto ecosystem. From launching a secure AI platform to assisting law enforcement… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:46 am By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has proposed a set of regulatory enhancements aimed at strengthening the country’s digital asset exchange (DAX) framework, seeking to accelerate token listings and bolster investor protection measures. According to a consultation paper published on Monday, the proposed changes include allowing certain… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-growing ecosystem of cryptocurrencies, liquidity has emerged as a pivotal metric, influencing trading ease, market stability, and institutional interest. According to CoinGecko’s Crypto Liquidity on CEXes Report 2025, liquidity is no longer just a technical indicator but a hallmark of an asset’s maturity… Read More

June 26, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto marketplace Kraken has launched a new app for its users, aptly called “Krak.” The “global money app” aims to allow users to instantly transact at almost no cost without borders. Kraken states that the App allows users to manage more than 300 different fiat… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 4:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, continues to innovate in the digital asset space with a trio of recent updates that cater to both retail and institutional investors. From an enhanced rewards program for its Bitcoin Credit Card to the… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 18, 2025, Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the loss of approximately $90 million in digital assets, with some estimates suggesting losses as high as $100 million. The breach, which targeted the exchange’s hot wallets,… Read More

June 21, 2025 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX announce that they’ve achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the world’s standard for information security management systems. This milestone / achievement reinforces their position as a global enabler of digital asset security, confirming that their robust security framework “not only meets but exceeds the international standards… Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly reached a $1.8 million settlement to resolve claims against him for his role in promoting the platform. The settlement, finalized recently, marks a notable contrast to… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has marked a pivotal moment as FTX, once a major crypto exchange, began its creditor distribution process. Sunil, an advocate for FTX creditors known on X as @sunil_trades, shared that around $5 billion is being returned to creditors. Large claims over $50,000… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Kraken is now offering crypto perpetual futures in the European Economic Area (EEA). The crypto exchange says it is the first platform to offer this regulated feature. Kraken will offer the derivatives through Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Ltd – a Cyprus-based MiFID II-regulated entity…. Read More

May 19, 2025 @ 8:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitstamp, a crypto exchange that claims to be the longest-running in the world, has gained a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license. The license means the company can operate under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish, one of the regulated virtual asset exchanges,  announced its partnership with the Gibraltar Government and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to develop the regulation for the clearing and settlement of “derivative contracts settled in virtual assets.” This innovation will enable virtual asset derivative… Read More

May 13, 2025 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is set to join the S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial Services, effective before trading begins on May 19, 2025. Coinbase replaces old-school financial firm Discover in the index. This move, announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, underscores the integration of… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 7:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) landscape continues to evolve, with Binance maintaining its dominance despite a notable decline in trading volume, while Gate.io and Bitget make significant strides, according to a recent CoinGecko report analyzing spot trading volumes from October 2024 to April 2025. The… Read More