Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange globally, has recently been hit with regulatory challenges in various countries, including India. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of India imposed a hefty fine of 188.2 million Indian Rupees on Binance for non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. This fine amounts to approximately $2.2 million and was issued after
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A recent development in the case of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive, has resulted in the dismissal of his human rights lawsuit against Nigeria’s National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by a federal high court. Despite the dismissal, it was noted that Anjarwalla did not have legal representation during the proceedings,
In the recent events surrounding the discovery of a critical vulnerability in crypto exchange Kraken’s deposit system, blockchain security firm CertiK has come forward with shocking allegations. CertiK claims that Kraken threatened its employees on June 18, demanding a repayment of a “mismatched” amount in an unreasonable timeframe while failing to provide a relevant wallet
Brazil’s Special Department of Federal Revenue is taking significant steps to regulate foreign crypto exchanges operating within the country. The tax department has announced plans to collect information from these exchanges to ensure their compliance with local regulations. This move comes as a response to the growing concerns regarding the operations of foreign exchanges and
Recently, the New York Attorney General’s office made an announcement regarding the settlement with Gemini, a popular cryptocurrency exchange. The agreement resulted in the recovery of $50 million for users who were affected by the defunct Gemini Earn program. This program misled thousands of investors about the risks involved, ultimately impacting over 230,000 users, including
In a world where copy trading has become increasingly popular, brokers are constantly searching for advanced solutions to meet the evolving needs of their traders. One such solution that has recently made waves in the industry is B2Copy, the next-generation copy trading platform developed by B2Broker. B2Copy sets itself apart from other platforms by offering
In a bold move, Robinhood has announced its plans to acquire Bitstamp, a global crypto exchange, for around $200 million in cash. This acquisition marks a significant step for Robinhood as it looks to expand its offerings and strengthen its position in the crypto market. With an extensive global footprint in regions such as Luxembourg,
In a surprising move, Bybit has recently removed China from the list of countries whose citizens are restricted from using its services. This decision was confirmed by CryptoSlate on June 5 through the exchange’s website. While China is now off the restricted list, other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore,
Recently, Binance announced its decision to limit the availability of “unregulated stablecoins” in the EU by June 30, in accordance with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This move is expected to have a significant impact on the stablecoin market in the European Economic Area (EEA). Binance revealed that it plans to implement a
Coinbase recently filed a closing brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, taking on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) denial of its rulemaking petition. The crux of the matter lies in the SEC’s order, which seemingly dismissed Coinbase’s claim that current SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms. In
