The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in trading volume as Bitcoin reached an all-time high in November 2021, breaking through $69,000. However, this achievement was short-lived as Bitcoin quickly corrected by 14%, dropping its price to $59,300. Despite regaining some lost ground the next day, Bitcoin struggled to stabilize at $66,000, showcasing the market’s intense
Exchanges
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange platform, has recently announced the discontinuation of all services related to the Nigerian local fiat currency, Naira (NGN). This decision will have a significant impact on Nigerian users, as they will no longer be able to access services such as deposits, withdrawals, conversions, spot trading, P2P, Auto-invest, and Binance Pay.
Recently, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase encountered a recurring issue where some users were faced with an empty account balance. This problem arose on both March 4 and February 28, causing inconvenience to users and disrupting trading activities. The first incident on February 28 led to users experiencing zero balances in their accounts and an inability to
The Nigerian government has raised concerns about the operations of Binance in the country, accusing the exchange of profiting from illegal transactions and causing significant financial losses to the nation. Special adviser to the Nigerian president, Bayo Onanuga, has hinted at imposing fines of up to $10 billion on Binance as a form of retribution
The Chamber of Digital Commerce recently filed an amicus curiae defending crypto exchange Kraken in the lawsuit initiated by the US SEC. The Chamber’s purpose behind this amicus brief is to put an end to the SEC’s attempted regulation of the digital asset industry through enforcement without legislative authority. In a statement, the CDC emphasized
HTX, a cryptocurrency exchange formerly known as Huobi, has recently resubmitted its application for a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license in Hong Kong. This move comes after the exchange withdrew its initial application without explanation, raising questions about its eligibility and compliance with regulatory requirements. According to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) website,
The Hong Kong-based crypto exchange BitForex has recently faced a sudden and unexpected shutdown, leaving users with their funds stuck on the platform. The suspension of both the website and trading application on Feb 23 has caused a stir in the crypto community, with concerns rising about the exchange’s credibility. Questionable Trading Volumes BitForex boasted
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has been at odds with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of operating unlawfully as an unregistered securities exchange. The SEC’s decision to sue Kraken following the firm’s advocacy for regulatory reform raises questions about the agency’s motives. By targeting Kraken for its political speech, the SEC
The trend of declining exchange balances for Bitcoin has been evident since mid-March 2020, marking a significant shift in investor behavior. Initially, over 17% of Bitcoin’s total supply was held on exchanges, reaching a record high. However, this trend has continued through Bitcoin’s 2021 bull run and into 2024. According to CryptoSlate’s analysis of Glassnode
In a recent announcement, cryptocurrency exchange Binance revealed its plans to discontinue trading and subscription services for leveraged token offerings such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and its BNB Coin, effective Feb. 28. The exchange stated that it would delist these tokens and halt redemption by April 3, affecting tokens like BTCUP, BTCDOWN, ETHUP, ETHDOWN, BNBUP, and
