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Crypto Exchange Gate.io Secures Sponsorship Deal With Italian Soccer Giant Inter Milan
24.8.2024
Crypto exchange Gate.io has secured a sleeve sponsorship deal with Inter Milan, the reigning Italian champions. Gate.io’s logo will be displayed on both men’s and women’s team jerseys. Both parties see this collaboration as a chance to connect with their respective communities...
Wazirx Defends Restructuring Decision — Founder Assures ‘Not Bankruptcy or Liquidation’
24.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address these challenges. “This is not bankruptcy...
Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure
24.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal...
Wazirx to Resume INR Withdrawals Up to 66% — Crypto Withdrawals Remain Suspended
23.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that INR withdrawals will resume in phases starting on Aug. 26, following a cyberattack that disrupted services. To manage crypto balances, Wazirx plans to implement a Singapore Scheme of Arrangement to facilitate the distribution of crypto assets....
WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26
23.8.2024
Users of the Indian crypto exchange will be able to take out up to 66% of their rupee funds in two phases following a suspension instituted after last month's $230 million dollar hack
Binance Launches Mobile Money Feature for Crypto Transactions in Africa
23.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile money accounts. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked...
$DOGS Token Debuts on Major Exchanges, Targets Telegram Utility
22.8.2024
$DOGS, a memecoin closely tied to the Telegram messaging platform, has burst onto the scene with ambitious goals…
Hong Kong targets noncompliant crypto exchanges in licensing push
22.8.2024
Hong Kong's SFC finds deficiencies in some "deemed-to-be-licensed" crypto exchanges, risking their licensing status amid tightened regulations
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
22.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto...
DOGS Token Set for Listing on OKX and 14 Other Exchanges
20.8.2024
The new cryptocurrency DOGS token will soon be launched on 15 major exchanges. The event was planned for…
Wazirx Tells Users: Google’s Mandiant Confirms No Breach on Laptops During Cyberattack
19.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx says cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a Google subsidiary, has confirmed that Wazirx team laptops were not compromised during the $230 million cyberattack. The exchange added that attention is now focused on custodian Liminal’s wallet infrastructure, and...
Lemon Pioneers Fiat-Crypto Interoperability Services in Peru
18.8.2024
Lemon, an Argentina-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet, has received a license to allow fiat-crypto interactions in Peru. The exchange, the first to receive such a license in the country, now eases the processes required to deposit and exchange fiat for crypto, with users only needing a phone...
Binance Goes Live in India: Full Access for Indian Users
17.8.2024
Binance has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the importance of the Indian market and the crypto exchange’s dedication to providing secure and efficient services. With this registration, Indian users now have...
Wazirx: Crypto and INR Balance Solutions Top Priority, Urges Users Not to Panic
16.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has informed users that it is focusing on resolving issues related to INR and crypto balances. The exchange emphasized that both solutions require ongoing legal analysis and urged users not to panic. Wazirx acknowledged users’ frustration but cautioned that...
Bank of Ghana unveils draft rules for cryptocurrency exchanges
16.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures
Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024
15.8.2024
Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024
Binance Completes Registration With India's Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined
15.8.2024
The registration was provisionally approved in June, subject to the crypto exchange paying a fine of about $2.2 million
Exchanges gear up crypto advocacy in Canada as elections loom
14.8.2024
Cointelegraph’s Sam Bourgi discussed Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape with Kraken and Coinbase at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, highlighting areas where the country still lags
Bitcoin Price May Turn Lower as Crypto Exchanges See $1B USDT Withdrawal: IntoTheBlock
14.8.2024
The previous two occasions when exchanges saw similar USDT outflows earlier this year occurred near local tops in bitcoin's price, IntoTheBlock analysts noted
Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft
14.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems remain secure, the custodian’s interface...