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Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Exchange ‘Very Soon’
24.2.2022
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is getting ready to launch a digital asset exchange. The president of the Thai bourse expects the country’s crypto regulator, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to approve the launch “very soon.” Stock Exchange of Thailand Prepares...
EU members reportedly plan for AML watchdog to oversee crypto firms by 2024
23.2.2022
"It is key that the scope of the new EU authority explicitly includes crypto-assets," said Luis Garicano, a member of the European Parliament
Uphold becomes registered crypto-asset firm in UK post-FCA approval
23.2.2022
A total of 200 crypto firms have applied for the U.K.’s “crypto license,” but tough requirements have forced many to withdraw their applications
FTX Launches Gaming Unit to Offer Crypto Services to Other Companies
23.2.2022
FTX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will enter the gaming field. The company revealed it is launching its own gaming unit to focus on lending crypto services to gaming companies, acting as a middleman. This means that the exchange will support other companies launching tokens...
SM Entertainment Joins Forces with Binance to Create P2C Ecosystem for K-pop
23.2.2022
Binance and SM Brand Marketing (SMBM) will collaborate to create a worldwide Play-to-Create (P2C) ecosystem. The companies will begin by working together on NFTs and a shared eco-fund. Binance is the largest provider of crypto infrastructure and blockchain ecosystem, while SM Brand Marketing (SMBM)...
UK Law Firm Gunnercooke Says It Now Accepts Crypto Payments
22.2.2022
U.K. law firm, Gunnercooke, claims to be one of the first major law firms in the country to accept crypto payments. Crypto Asset Payments A United Kingdom-based commercial law firm, Gunnercooke, has become the latest practice to accept cryptocurrency as payment for services, a report has said....
Here’s how Thai Stock Exchange plans to connect crypto with its digital asset platform
22.2.2022
The SET announced its digital asset exchange early last year, originally planning to avoid cryptocurrencies
Crypto Exchange FTX US Enters the Blockchain Gaming Market
22.2.2022
FTX US, the American offshoot of the popular exchange platform, is planning to establish a decentralised gaming environment. Officially called FTX US Gaming, it is intended to combine the rapidly growing areas of the DeFi sector. As NFT and metaverse have faced greater demand in the past...
Alium Finance Will Give Away 380,000 ALM Tokens in Honor of Listing on the MEXC Exchange
22.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. DeFi ecosystem Alium Finance, which combines a native multi-chain decentralized exchange and NFT marketplace, announced a massive airdrop in honor of listing on the MEXC cryptocurrency exchange. In order to participate in the free token giveaway, MX token holders must stake coins...
Crypto Exchange Binance Halts Activities in Israel After Regulator Raises Licensing Issue
19.2.2022
Binance has reportedly halted services in Israel after the cryptocurrency exchange was approached by the country’s financial regulator inquiring about its activities and the licenses under which it operates. A growing number of regulators have been scrutinizing Binance for operating without...
Crypto community condemns Canada for freezing dissidents' Bitcoin wallets
18.2.2022
Kraken CEO admitted that the firm could be forced to freeze some wallets by police, advising to move crypto out of exchanges
Ukraine’s updated crypto bill kicks one ministry out as regulator
17.2.2022
Ukraine’s crypto bill was previously returned for revision due to the creation of a new regulatory body for crypto oversight
Binance stopped 'all activities focused on Israel' following regulatory request: Report
17.2.2022
"Following the intervention of the capital market, Binance has at this stage stopped marketing to Israelis and all activities focused on Israel until we examine the issue of licensing,” said the Capital Markets Authority
India’s crypto tax provides little legal clarity for traders and exchanges
17.2.2022
The Indian government’s recent announcement of a 30% tax on crypto returns has sparked an industrywide discussion on its feasibility
Compliance and User Protection Remain Binance’s Top Commitment
17.2.2022
The Covid-19 pandemic hit every possible industry in the world. Many companies had to shut their doors as people lost their jobs in large numbers. Future looks concerning with new variants coming up nearly every quarter. Markets are recovering, and people are now trying to get their jobs back....
US-based crypto firms join forces for travel rule compliance
16.2.2022
“We are focused on adding new members, so that TRUST can provide comprehensive compliance across the crypto industry,” said the joint announcement
Red Bull Racing Partners With Bybit, F1 Team Says It’s the ‘Largest per Annum Crypto Sports Deal to Date’
16.2.2022
Red Bull Racing (RBR) has announced the cryptocurrency exchange platform Bybit has joined RBR as a principal team partner. According to the announcement, RBR says the deal is the “largest per annum cryptocurrency sports agreement to date.” Red Bull Racing and Crypto Exchange Bybit...
SEC Scrutinizing Crypto Exchange Binance US — Chair Gensler Stresses ‘Basic Investor Protection’
16.2.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly scrutinizing the U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance over trading firms with links to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler emphasizes the need for “basic investor protection” in the crypto space....
Recipients in Mexico Will Be Able to Cash Out Crypto, Says Coinbase
16.2.2022
Coinbase’s new pilot program will enable users in Mexico to cash out their crypto in the local currency. They will be able to do so at 37,000 retail and convenience stores spread across Mexico. Coinbase announced the launch of the service in its blog post on Tuesday. It aims to shake up the global...
Binance.US is under investigation from SEC over trading affiliates: Report
15.2.2022
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao allegedly has connections to two market makers buying and selling crypto on Binance.US