On October 7, the cryptocurrency market experienced a shocking and rapid decline in the value of Bitget’s native BGB token, which plummeted from $1.15 to $0.5344 within a mere ten minutes. Such extreme volatility created immediate alarm among traders and investors. The event unfolded around 02:58 UTC, with the token’s value suffering a staggering 56%
Exchanges
Ethena Labs has unveiled an ambitious proposal aiming to bolster the growth of its synthetic dollar, USDe, through the introduction of a decentralized exchange (DEX) named “Ethereal.” On September 30, community member Fells0x put forth this proposal which aims to leverage the benefits of decentralized finance (DeFi) while enhancing USDe’s utility in the competitive crypto
Bithumb, a key player in the South Korean cryptocurrency landscape, has announced its responsive intentions to explore a public listing in the United States. This disclosure came forth during a shareholders meeting held on September 30, engaging the attention of local and global media alike. The exchange is currently eyeing an opportunity to list on
On October 1, 2023, Kraken announced a significant policy shift regarding its support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR). The exchange plans to cease trading and deposits for Monero markets across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of October 2024. This development comes amid changing regulatory frameworks in Europe that increasingly scrutinize the
Gemini, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a decisive step to withdraw its services from Canada by the end of 2024. This announcement, made on September 30 via email to customers, has raised eyebrows across the crypto community. The email clearly articulated that all customer accounts in Canada would be closed effective December 31, 2024,
The sentencing of Caroline Ellison, once the CEO of Alameda Research and the former partner of crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, marks a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency landscape. Her two-year prison sentence, accompanied by an $11 billion forfeiture, underscores the severity of financial misconduct in the burgeoning yet volatile world of digital currencies. This development
In a pivotal moment for the financial sector, BNY Mellon is making notable strides towards establishing a foothold in the burgeoning crypto custody market. With a specific focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the bank has successfully secured an exemption from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its accounting practices. This exemption,
On September 24, Kraken, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, announced its acquisition of Coin Meester (BCM), a well-established crypto broker from the Netherlands. This acquisition is not merely a business expansion but a strategic maneuver to solidify Kraken’s standing in an increasingly competitive European market. By targeting foundational players like Coin Meester,
BingX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently found itself embroiled in a security incident which has raised alarms not only among its users but throughout the cryptocurrency community. On September 20, the company acknowledged a “minor asset loss” prompted by suspicious outflows from one of its hot wallets. This revelation came from Chief Product Officer
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently sought a significant extension of four months to conclude the fact discovery phase in its contentious lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This request, made in a letter addressed to Judge Katherine Polk Failla on September 18, is an indication of the complexity and depth of the
