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Binance to launch Thai exchange in 2024
Crypto exchanges
November 16, 2023
Binance will collaborate with the Gulf Energy Department to launch a Thailand-based crypto exchange in early 2024.
Bitcoin Price Surges With a New Bullish Run in 2023
Bitcoin
November 16, 2023
A comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin’s bullish run in 2023 to help understand the latest trends and price surges.
Crypto.com acquires VASP license for its Dubai subsidiary
Crypto exchanges
November 14, 2023
CRO DAX Middle East FZE, the Dubai entity of Crypto.com, has received a Virtual Assets Service Provider license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
LidoDAO deploys Wrapped Staked Ether on Base protocol
Crypto staking
November 9, 2023
LidoDAO, the governing body of liquid staking platform Lido Finance, has added its Wrapped Staked Ether token to the Base network.
OKX to delist 26 spot trading pairs
Crypto exchanges
November 6, 2023
OKX has announced its plans to remove 26 spot trading pairs from its platform by November 10, citing that the flagged trading pairs no longer meet its listing criteria.
Tether grants $610M debt financing to Northern Data
Crypto Mining
November 2, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has offered $610M worth of debt facility to Northern Data, a Bitcoin mining firm.
A Detailed Distinction of Security Token Offering (STO) vs. Initial Coin Offering (ICO)
Altcoins
November 2, 2023
Security token offerings (STOs) and initial coin offerings (ICOs) are two distinct strategies for raising capital for blockchain and digital money enterprises.
Coinbase launches futures trading services for US retail traders
Crypto exchanges
November 1, 2023
Coinbase has expanded its Bitcoin and Ether futures offerings to US-based retail crypto traders.
Polygon deploys POL contracts on Ethereum mainnet
Altcoins
October 25, 2023
Polygon Labs has launched the token contracts for POL, the next-gen cryptocurrency that will eventually replace MATIC as Polygon's native token, on the Ethereum mainnet.
Binance re-enables deposit and withdrawal services for Euro
Crypto exchanges
October 20, 2023
Crypto exchange Binance has restored deposit and withdrawal facilities for the Euro by teaming up with new fiat partners.
Lido to shut down Solana staking by 2024
Crypto staking
October 17, 2023
Lido announced its plans to wind down support for the Solana (SOL) ecosystem over the coming months.
Tether names Paolo Ardoino as the new CEO
Stablecoins
October 13, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has undergone a change in leadership with the appointment of Paolo Ardoino as its new CEO.
Binance launches new FCA-compliant domain for UK clients
Crypto exchanges
October 8, 2023
Binance announced its plans to launch a new UK domain that complies with the regulations introduced by the FCA.
Judge rejects SEC’s plea to appeal loss in the Ripple lawsuit
Altcoins
October 4, 2023
The district judge overseeing the SEC vs. Ripple case has denied the SEC’s request to file an appeal after its monumental loss against Ripple Labs.
Coinbase acquires Major Payment Institution license in Singapore
Crypto exchanges
October 2, 2023
Coinbase has acquired a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), bringing it one step closer to expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
Bitwise to launch Ethereum futures ETFs
Ethereum
September 30, 2023
Crypto asset manager Bitwise announced its plans to launch new Ether-themed futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on October 2.
Best Crypto Exchanges For Australians In 2023
Crypto exchanges
September 29, 2023
Binance, CoinSpot, Independent Reserve, and Kraken are some of the best crypto exchanges in Australia.
Kraken to launch stock and ETF trading services in 2024
Crypto exchanges
September 28, 2023
Kraken reportedly plans to add trading services for US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds in 2024.
Binance exits Russia by selling local business to CommEx
Crypto exchanges
September 27, 2023
Binance has agreed to sell off its Russian business to the recently launched crypto exchange CommEx as the firm intends to quit the Russian crypto market.
Changpeng Zhao refutes rumors of Binance delisting stablecoins in Europe
Stablecoins
September 21, 2023
Changpeng Zhao quashed the rumors of Binance delisting stablecoins by June 30, 2024, noting the comments made by the exchange’s representative were taken out of context.
Circle issues USDC on Polkadot network
Stablecoins
September 19, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched USD Coin on the Polkadot Asset Hub, allowing users to access their USDC holdings on DOT parachains via the XCM protocol.
Crypto and Identity Verification: The New Age of Secure Transactions
Crypto Security
September 19, 2023
The critical relationship between cryptocurrencies and identity verification in the digital age, including the challenges and opportunities arising from the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies.
Gemini slams Digital Currency Group’s Genesis bankruptcy recovery plan
Crypto exchanges
September 16, 2023
The legal team representing Gemini criticized Digital Currency Group’s recent remuneration plan for creditors of Genesis Global, the now-insolvent crypto trading subsidiary of DCG.
Ethereum's Holesky testnet goes live on first anniversary of The Merge
Ethereum
September 15, 2023
Ethereum developers have deployed the Holesky testnet to improve the scalability of the ETH network.
Lido to bridge liquid staking Ether tokens to IBC blockchains
Crypto staking
September 14, 2023
Lido will release the wrapped version of its liquid staking Ether token on blockchains compatible with the IBC protocol.
Binance.US CEO quits while the firm cuts one-third of its workforce
Crypto exchanges
September 13, 2023
Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder has left the exchange while its regulatory troubles show no sign of letting up. Norman Reed, the Chief Legal Officer of Binance.US, will succeed Shroder as the interim CEO.
Lido claims LDO and stETH tokens remain safe from fake deposit attacks
Crypto staking
September 11, 2023
Lido announced that Lido DAO and Lido Staked Ether tokens are secure from fake deposit attacks affecting crypto exchanges.
Coinbase eyes expansion to nations with clear crypto rules
Crypto exchanges
September 8, 2023
Coinbase announced its plans to acquire licenses in the EU, UK, Canada, and other nations as the crypto exchange enters the second phase of international expansion.
Coinbase to deploy new lending platform for US institutional investors
Crypto lending
September 6, 2023
Weeks after shutting down its Borrow program, Coinbase has decided to launch a new lending platform for US-based institutional clients.
Vitalik Buterin proposes solutions to decrease Ethereum centralization
Ethereum
September 5, 2023
Addressing the centralization of the Ethereum network, Vitalik Buterin highlighted that implementing easier and cheaper node solutions will ensure the ETH blockchain remains decentralized in the long run.
Nexo adds “Dual Mode” credit and debit capabilities to the Nexo Card
Cards
August 31, 2023
Nexo has introduced Dual Mode functionality to the Nexo Card, giving clients the flexibility to switch between credit and debit modes at will.
Base to add native support for stablecoin USDC
Stablecoins
August 30, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch USD Coin on Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network.
Polygon deploys Chain Development Kit to simplify L2 network creation
Altcoins
August 29, 2023
Polygon Labs has deployed its open-source Chain Development Kit to simplify the process of building ZK-powered layer-2 blockchains on the Ethereum network.
1inch expands to Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base
Crypto exchanges
August 25, 2023
1inch has finished integrating with Base, Coinbase’s newly-launched layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution.
Binance.US partners with MoonPay to add new USD on-ramp service
Crypto exchanges
August 23, 2023
Binance.US has added support for MoonPay to allow users to fund their Tether balance with USD holdings.
Gemini seeks to dismiss SEC lawsuit in its reply brief
Crypto exchanges
August 20, 2023
Gemini has filed a reply brief in the court to dismiss the SEC’s ongoing lawsuit against the exchange.
Ethereum developers to roll out Holesky testnet in September
Ethereum
August 19, 2023
Months after the successful launch of the Shanghai upgrade, Ethereum (ETH) developers announced their plans to release the new Holesky testnet on September 15.
Coinbase secures regulatory approval to list crypto futures in the US
Crypto exchanges
August 16, 2023
The National Futures Association (NFA) has permitted Coinbase to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).
Coinbase releases crypto trading services for Canadian users
Crypto exchanges
August 14, 2023
Coinbase has officially entered the Canadian market after integrating Interac payment rails into its platform.
XRP momentarily hits $50 following relisting on Gemini
Altcoins
August 11, 2023
The price of Ripple surged to $50 shortly after crypto exchange Gemini relisted the altcoin on its platform.
Circle releases programmable Web3 wallets in public beta
Crypto wallets
August 8, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched the beta version of its programmable Web3 wallets on the Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche blockchains.
PayPal launches Dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD
Stablecoins
August 7, 2023
PayPal announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), on the Ethereum blockchain to bridge the gap between fiat and Web3 markets.
Coinbase to release Base for general users on August 9
Crypto exchanges
August 3, 2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase will launch its layer-2 network, Base, for general users on August 9.
Litecoin blockchain successfully completes third halving event
Altcoins
August 2, 2023
Litecoin’s third halving event occurred on August 2, causing the altcoin’s mining rewards to reduce to 6.25 LTC per block.
Binance to list 34 crypto tokens on its Japanese exchange
Crypto exchanges
August 1, 2023
Binance plans to add trading services for 34 tokens on Binance Japan, a new exchange that caters to Japanese clients.
The Evolution of Crypto Regulations: An International Perspective
Crypto regulation
July 31, 2023
Different countries have come up with crypto regulatory rules that investors must follow to help stay on the good side of the law.
SEC reportedly ordered Coinbase to delist all coins except Bitcoin
Crypto exchanges
July 31, 2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that before suing the exchange in June, the SEC had asked Coinbase to halt trading services for all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin.
The Future of Crypto Security: Innovations and Challenges Ahead
Crypto Security
July 31, 2023
The crypto industry is enjoying innovations like Quantum cryptography but also facing major issues like regulation.
How to Forecast the Next Crypto Bull Run
Crypto Forecast
July 29, 2023
Factors like multi-month accumulation bottoms, undervalued metrics, sentiment changes, and smart money accumulation can help forecast the next crypto bull run.
Crypto.com receives registration approval from Dutch Central Bank
Crypto regulation
July 28, 2023
Crypto.com secured registration approval from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) weeks after Binance exited the Netherlands after failing to register with the regulators.
Binance seeks to file motion to dismiss CFTC charges
Crypto regulation
July 25, 2023
Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao intend to file a motion with the court to dismiss the CFTC’s complaint.
Ethereum founder cautions against Worldcoin’s authentication system
Altcoins
July 24, 2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the major issues with the Proof-of-Personhood authentication system used by Worldcoin.
Coinbase to shut down Borrow program over the coming months
Crypto borrowing
July 21, 2023
Coinbase announced its plans to gradually wind down its Borrow program and requested clients to repay all outstanding loans by November 20.
Binance enables Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals on Lightning Network
Crypto exchanges
July 17, 2023
Binance has completed the integration of Bitcoin on the layer-2 protocol Lightning Network to enable faster BTC deposits and withdrawals for its clients.
BNB Chain to add security updates with ZhangHeng hard fork
Altcoins
July 13, 2023
Binance’s BNB Beacon Chain will implement new security features in its upcoming ZhangHeng hard fork.
Circle CEO says yuan-backed stablecoins offer more benefits than CBDCs
Stablecoins
July 11, 2023
In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claimed that stablecoins pegged to the Chinese Yuan are better at facilitating cross-country trades than Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Gemini sues DCG for allegedly misleading creditors
Crypto exchanges
July 7, 2023
Gemini filed a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and its CEO Barry Silbert over allegations of deceiving investors into lending crypto and fiat assets to Genesis.
Circle may issue a new stablecoin in Japan
Stablecoins
July 6, 2023
In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company may issue a new stablecoin in Japan weeks after Japan’s landmark framework for the regulation of stablecoins came into effect.
Binance ends deposits and withdrawals for 8 Multichain-bridged tokens
Crypto exchanges
July 5, 2023
Binance announced its plans to suspend deposit and withdrawal services for eight Multichain-bridged tokens starting July 7.
Binance burns $230K worth of Terra Classic tokens
Crypto exchanges
July 2, 2023
Binance removed 2.65B Terra Classic tokens from circulation by sending them to a burn wallet.
Court orders Kraken to submit user details to IRS
Crypto regulation
July 1, 2023
The court ordered Kraken to turn over the personal information of certain users to the Internal Revenue Service.
Coinbase claims SEC has no authority over the exchange’s crypto tokens
Crypto regulation
June 29, 2023
Coinbase slammed the SEC’s lawsuit by claiming that the regulatory agency holds no jurisdiction over the cryptocurrencies on its exchange.
OKX adds one-click basis trading with Nitro Spreads
Crypto exchanges
June 27, 2023
OKX released the Nitro Spreads feature on its OTC liquid exchange to allow institutional clients to execute basis trades in a single click.
Bitcoin and Data Privacy: Balancing Convenience and Security in the Digital Age
Bitcoin
June 26, 2023
Discover the delicate balance between convenience and security in the digital age. Explore Bitcoin's role and the importance of data privacy.
Binance retracts decision to remove privacy tokens in EU nations
Crypto exchanges
June 26, 2023
Binance has backtracked on its decision to delist Zcash, Dash, and other privacy tokens in EU countries.
Brian Armstrong plans to turn Coinbase into a super app
Crypto exchanges
June 23, 2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled his vision for transforming the exchange into a global super app at the State of Crypto Summit.
Stablecoin issuer Tether aims to deploy USDT on Kava
Stablecoins
June 21, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether will launch USDT on Kava, a layer-1 network, to increase its presence on multiple blockchains.
Ethereum developers consider raising maximum validator balance limit
Ethereum
June 19, 2023
Ethereum’s core developers proposed increasing the maximum validator balance cap from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH to improve network efficiency.
Staking Pools and Validators: How to Choose the Right Ones
Crypto staking
June 16, 2023
Reaping the benefits of passive income has never been easier with the advent of staking pools and validators.
Binance to stop operations in Netherlands
Crypto exchanges
June 16, 2023
Binance announced its plans to withdraw from the Netherlands after an unsuccessful attempt at securing a VASP license from Dutch regulators.
USDT loses peg following massive sell-off on Curve 3Pool
Stablecoins
June 15, 2023
Tether lost its 1:1 peg to the US Dollar as traders swapped millions of USDT tokens for other stablecoins on Curve 3Pool.
Tether mints $1B USDT for future issuance on Ethereum
Stablecoins
June 12, 2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether minted $1B worth of USDT tokens at Tether Treasury to meet future demands on the Ethereum network.
