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Binance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet Reviews
16.8.2026
Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction...
Gemini Exchange’s Total revenue grew 37% YoY to $45.5M in Q2 2026
14.8.2026
Gemini Space Station reported total revenue of $45.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 37% from…
BitMEX the End of an Era
13.8.2026
On my first day, I stood in front of a shark tank while a crypto price ticker snaked along the ceiling of the entire office, and wondered where I had found myself. Eleven years after BitMEX opened, it’s time to draw the curtain. The following guest post is written by Peter Wilkinson, CEO...
Coinbase Brings US Stocks to UK Amid Broader Finance Push
6.8.2026
Coinbase announced today, August 6, 2026 on X platform that the platform is diversifying beyond the cryptocurrency niche…
Luxembourg Expands FIU Alerts to Crypto Exchanges
5.8.2026
Luxembourg is enacting new legislation that empowers its Financial Intelligence Unit to issue cross-institution fraud alerts to both traditional banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Targeting Crypto Loopholes Luxembourg is adding cryptocurrency exchanges to its emergency financial alert system under...
Bitget Quits Japan, Forces Traders to Exit by Year’s End
3.8.2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced this week that it will stop serving customers in Japan, setting a Dec. 31, 2026, deadline after which any open trading positions will be closed automatically. The company disclosed the phased shutdown in official notices posted Aug. 2, 2026. As of Aug....
Coldcard Theft Balloons to $88M as Exchange Deposits Spike, Old BTC Moves
1.8.2026
A suspected third wave of Coldcard-related bitcoin sweeps has pushed the observed incident to an estimated 1,367 BTC, while exchange deposits and long-dormant wallet activity have added two more signals for analysts to watch. A Third Wave Expands the Damage Galaxy Research disclosed on X that...
Ripple Expands RLUSD Across South Korea’s Top 4 Exchanges
31.7.2026
Ripple USD now trades across South Korea’s four largest cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding direct won access to one of the world’s busiest digital asset markets. Trading activity on the country’s top exchanges will show whether broader distribution drives lasting liquidity. Korea’s Largest Crypto...
XRP Retail Trading Goes Live on Hong Kong’s Licensed OSL Exchange
31.7.2026
Hong Kong retail investors can now trade XRP through OSL, which became the first exchange in the city to offer the token to retail customers, according to the company. The launch expands regulated access as investors watch whether other licensed exchanges follow with their own XRP listings....
Nairobi Securities Exchange Teams With Tether to Test USDT Settlement Across $26.4B Market
30.7.2026
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Tether signed a memorandum of understanding to advance digital asset adoption, blockchain infrastructure and investor education in Kenya. Expansion of Digital Assets The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and digital asset company Tether have signed a memorandum...
Luno Eliminates 20% of Global Workforce as Automation Changes Crypto Exchange Priorities
30.7.2026
Crypto exchange Luno is reducing its global workforce by 20%, though the exact number of impacted employees—including those in South Africa—has not been disclosed. Second Wave of Layoffs Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is cutting 20% of its global workforce and reorganizing its operations into three...
Thailand SEC Accuses Bitkub Executives of Hiding $50M Hack Losses From Regulators
29.7.2026
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub Online and two former directors for allegedly making false entries in official reports between May and October 2021. SEC Allegations and Reporting Breaches Thailand’s Securities...
Ratio CEO Says Multi-Currency Stablecoins Could Eliminate Costly FX Conversions Across Asia
28.7.2026
Global trade still relies on outdated correspondent banking networks, pre-funded Nostro/Vostro accounts, and time-zone mismatches that cause multiday delays. Industry leader John Cho advocates for a multi-currency stablecoin ecosystem where local currency stablecoins complement USD stablecoins...
BitMart Begins Shutdown Process as Crypto Exchange Sets Final Trading Deadline
26.7.2026
BitMart is winding down its global trading platform after announcing a phased shutdown that will halt deposits, trading services, and eventually end exchange operations. BitMart Announces Phased Exchange Shutdown with Trading Deadlines Crypto exchange BitMart announced on July 26, 2026, that it...
Korbit Rebrands as Digital X After Mirae Asset Closes $102 Million Takeover
25.7.2026
Mirae Asset Consulting has taken majority control of Korbit, South Korea’s oldest cryptocurrency exchange, marking the first time an affiliate of a major Korean financial group has run a domestic crypto platform. The firm closed the deal in July 2026 after South Korea’s Fair Trade...
BitMEX’s Final Countdown: What the Shutdown Means and When You Should Withdraw
23.7.2026
BitMEX operator HDR Global Trading Limited announced the permanent closure of the exchange, effective Sept. 23, 2026. Wind-Down Timeline and Operational Limits BitMEX, the pioneer of cryptocurrency derivatives trading that once dominated digital asset markets, announced Thursday, July 23, it will...
Coinbase Reveals How One Configuration Error Triggered a 50-Minute Outage
23.7.2026
Coinbase says a routine infrastructure update disabled a critical network gateway, disrupting transfers, debit card purchases, and onchain services for about 50 minutes. Its new postmortem explains the error and why the company’s normal recovery tools also failed. Coinbase Explains What Went Wrong...
Binance Drops VIP 3 Asset Bar to $1M as 4x OTC Trading Credit Broadens Tier Access
22.7.2026
Binance is cutting the VIP 3 wallet asset requirement to $1 million, down from $3 million, while over-the-counter (OTC) spot trading volume will now count toward overall spot volume at four times its actual value. Lower Thresholds and OTC Multipliers Binance announced additional changes to its...
Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People
21.7.2026
A Taiwan court sentenced the leader of a major crypto fraud ring, a man surnamed Shih, to 22 years in prison. In total, 14 people were indicted. Deceptive Credentials Exploited Victims The mastermind of a major cryptocurrency scam operating under the name Cointhink Technology has been sentenced...
FTX to Pay $900M to Creditors on July 31 in Fifth Round
18.7.2026
Key Highlights In its 5th payout, FTX has announced that it will distribute around $900 million to creditors…