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Crypto.com allows USD transfers to retail traders
8.11.2023
Crypto.com has announced that its retail traders can now access the facility of USD transfers. The exchange platform has committed to offering a seamless process to customers with zero transfer fees. However, it is subject to the end of the promotional period and the application of processing fees...
Convicted Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Battles Rage On Amidst SEC, CFTC Charges, and Class Action Fury
8.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on all charges in the Department of Justice’s fraud case against the ex-FTX chief, but his legal woes are far from over. He is also under pressure from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which have...
FBI Dives Into FTX Customer Records — Field Offices Issue Subpoenas to Bankruptcy Consultants
4.11.2023
Reports indicate that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received data on FTX clients from the advisors of the now-insolvent firm. These consultants have complied with a minimum of five inquiries issued by the bureau’s local offices across various states. FTX Implosion Leads...
The Clock Ticks for Sam Bankman-Fried: Countdown to a Crypto Mogul’s Day of Reckoning
4.11.2023
A jury has unanimously convicted Sam Bankman-Fried on a slew of charges, encompassing wire fraud, conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, and money laundering among the seven counts. The following is an in-depth look at what will happen between now and Bankman-Fried’s sentencing, which is scheduled...
On-chain staking for ATOM and EGLD on Crypto.com App
31.10.2023
Crypto.com recently announced adding EGLD and ATOM to its on-chain staking list. The announcement was made on the official X/Twitter account of Crypto.com. The exchange now allows users to stake ATOM and EGLD on its app. Thus, users can secure the MultiversX and Cosmos blockchains while earning...
BitMart to list 9GAG’s Memeland ($MEME) token
30.10.2023
Binance Launchpad has unveiled a $MEME token by Memeland, a Web3 venture that is an initiative of 9GAG. The ecosystem’s native token will now go live on BitMart and Binance. A couple of conditions differ for both platforms, which is about trading pairs that users can access. For instance, BitMart...
Kasikornbank takes over a regional crypto exchange
30.10.2023
Kasikornbank, the second largest bank in Thailand in terms of assets, has acquired a regional cryptocurrency exchange through an affiliate. Kasikornbank, also known as KBank, disclosed to the Thailand Stock Exchange that it had acquired 97% of Satang Corporation Company Limited’s shares via...
Binance Appoints New Regional Head for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
28.10.2023
Binance’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Kyrylo Khomiakov, will take responsibility for Central Asia as well. His promotion comes after the crypto exchange’s top executives in the region left the company last month, part of a string of executive exits at Binance this year. Kyrylo...
Binance pledges user safety with mandatory self-trade prevention
26.10.2023
Binance has made a strong commitment to safeguarding the interests of its users, and for that, it has built a user-friendly trading scenario. The company is inclined towards innovation and safeguarding users from the unstable cryptocurrency trading situation. Earlier, the company had announced...
Ex-FTX Chief’s Defense Team Challenges FBI Interviews, Raises Questions About Witness Credibility
26.10.2023
On Wednesday, the defense team for the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried issued a letter to the judge seeking to question two FBI agents who interviewed Gary Wang, former chief technology officer of FTX, and Nishad Singh, former director of engineering at FTX. Lawyers allege the witnesses provided...
FTX Debtors Evaluate Bids for Dormant Crypto Exchange’s Revival
25.10.2023
Insiders reveal that FTX creditors are sifting through bids from various entities eager to breathe life into the dormant crypto exchange. The company’s investment banker highlighted that FTX interacts with “multiple parties every day.” FTX Creditors Sift Through Offers...
Binance Executives in UK and France Leave Crypto Exchange
25.10.2023
Another two executive departures, in the United Kingdom and France, have extended a string of managerial exits at Binance this year. They come as the leading cryptocurrency exchange faces continued regulatory pressure in a number of jurisdictions in Europe and beyond. Binance U.K., Bifinity...
BTC price nears 2023 highs — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
23.10.2023
Bitcoin is back near its year-to-date highs, but BTC price moves belie an underlying lack of support, analysis fears
Ex-General Counsel Sheds Light on FTX’s $7B Gap in Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial
22.10.2023
FTX’s former general counsel Can Sun testified Thursday in federal court that he was shocked to learn FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) had secretly transferred billions in customer funds to his hedge fund Alameda Research. Sun told prosecutors he resigned the day after realizing the scope...
US Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Binance, Urges SEC to Drop Lawsuit
21.10.2023
In a significant move on Thursday, the U.S. Chamber of Digital Commerce, a leading crypto policymaking advocacy group, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency giant Binance. SEC’s Authority Questioned:...
Binance signs EUR payment partnerships with new fiat partners
20.10.2023
Binance recently announced a string of new partnerships with fiat service providers. The world’s biggest crypto exchange is trying to expand its services in Europe with the move. According to the official announcement, Binance has signed agreements with several European fiat partners. It will help...
Bitpanda receives a VASP license in Norway
19.10.2023
Bitpanda has announced a significant advancement in the market of Norway. The venture has said that it is now officially the first non-local firm to receive a VASP license in the region, allowing it to strengthen its position in Europe. Bitpanda will now be able to introduce a safe and secure...
FTX Estate Proposes Recovery Plan With 90% Asset Return Expected
19.10.2023
The now-defunct FTX crypto exchange announced a proposed settlement plan this week that aims to resolve disputes over customer assets lost when the company filed for bankruptcy in November 2022. FTX Debtors Chart Path to Redress: 90% Asset Recovery Proposed in Bankruptcy Plan The FTX debtors’...
Coinbase launches Perpetual Futures for Advanced customers
19.10.2023
Coinbase has announced the launch of Perpetual Futures for the customers of Coinbase Advance. It is a dedicated trading tool for sophisticated retail traders. The access to Perpetual Futures is limited to eligible non-US jurisdictions with four contracts, namely BTC, ETH, LTC, and XRP. These...
Crypto.com announces upgrades to Smart Cross Margin
19.10.2023
Crypto.com will be making certain identified and necessary improvements on the Smart Cross Margin within the Crypto.com Exchange. The modifications will become effective on October 30, 2023. Some of the factors included in the improvements include increased capital effectiveness. Through this,...