The crypto industry is currently in a state of anticipation as Donald Trump’s odds of winning a second presidency have been on the rise. With promises to end President Joe Biden’s ‘crusade against crypto,’ many in the industry are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds. However, while this may be good news for
Exchanges
Crypto exchange OKX has recently announced its selection of Malta as its Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) hub. This move was made in order to better serve the 450 million residents of the European Union. By choosing Malta, OKX aims to provide services that comply with local regulations while also ensuring seamless deposit and withdrawal connectivity
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has recently put forward a proposal that would allow traditional exchanges to facilitate digital asset trading for a specific group of investors. This proposal, outlined in response to two pieces of regulation, suggests the creation of special regulations for organized trading in digital currency as a commodity. However, the government’s draft
During a recent hearing, Judge Katherine Polk Failla expressed criticism towards Coinbase for its attempts to subpoena SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the ongoing case against the firm. Failla highlighted that Coinbase’s request included Gensler’s statements prior to taking office as SEC chair in 2021. The company’s lawyer defended this request by explaining that they
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s deputy director, Olubukola Akinwumi, recently made some serious accusations against popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Akinwumi accused Binance of facilitating transactions that are typically reserved for authorized banks and financial institutions. These accusations were part of his testimony in a lawsuit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against
Taiwan Mobile, a prominent player in the telecom industry in Taiwan, has taken a significant step by applying for a license to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). This move has positioned the company as the 26th VASP in Taiwan, according to the latest report from the Financial Supervisory Commission. The company’s General
Binance.US, the American arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, recently addressed the ongoing legal dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite the SEC’s decision to continue with the case, Binance.US expressed readiness to move forward in the judicial process. The SEC’s allegations surrounding securities law violations have not
Sony Group, a well-known conglomerate in Japan, has recently announced its plans to launch a crypto exchange after acquiring Amber Japan. The acquisition of Amber Japan’s WhaleFin exchange will result in the rebranding of the exchange to S.BLOX Co. This move comes as part of Sony’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and enter the cryptocurrency
Jesse Powell, the founder of Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, recently made headlines by donating $1 million, mainly in Ethereum, to support former US President Donald Trump’s re-election bid. Powell clarified in a statement that the intention behind this donation was to ensure the US maintains its leadership in blockchain technology. This move has sparked
A recent decision by a US bankruptcy court has given FTX the green light to move forward with a liquidation plan that involves paying customer claims in cash. This plan, which is set to pay customers based on crypto prices at the time of FTX’s collapse in November 2022, has faced objections from customers who
