The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) has recently unveiled an extensive plan aimed at enhancing supervision and regulation within the crypto industry. This move comes as part of South Korea’s commitment to strengthening financial oversight and consumer protection in the ever-evolving digital asset landscape. With the development of their comprehensive strategy for 2024, which involved
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and local law enforcement have issued a public warning regarding an entity impersonating the legitimate crypto exchange, MEXC Global. The scammers are using deceptive tactics to lure unsuspecting victims into a crypto investment scam, posing as a virtual asset trading platform. This article analyzes the warning and highlights
The surge in the total assets under custodial accounts within the crypto market has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the past four months, these accounts have seen a staggering 250% increase, fueled in part by the growing anticipation of a bull run and the integration of cryptocurrencies into daily life. In addition, macroeconomic conditions
The Solana blockchain network has seen a surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading activity following the highly anticipated Jupiter airdrop. According to data from DeFillama, Solana-based DEXs recorded a total trading volume of $1.14 billion in the last 24 hours, surpassing the approximately $1.13 billion traded on Ethereum-based platforms during the same period. This milestone
In a recent bankruptcy hearing, FTX announced its decision not to revive the exchange and instead liquidate its assets to fully compensate its affected customers. This development marks a significant turning point in the FTX bankruptcy saga, which has been plagued by flaws in the company’s operations and the actions of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
The recent decline of Bitcoin by approximately 20% from its year-to-date high raises questions about the broader performance of cryptocurrencies. In order to gain a better understanding of the market, it is imperative to assess the performance of tokens listed in the Coinbase and Binance lawsuits. These lawsuits, filed on June 6 and June 5,
Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant milestone by registering as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) in France. This registration, granted by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), allows Gemini to serve both retail and institutional customers in the European country. Moreover, French users will now have access to a wide range
In recent weeks, Coinbase Prime, the leading crypto platform for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, has experienced a significant increase in trading activity following the launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. This surge in activity has caught the attention of analysts, particularly due to the rise of Coinbase Prime’s hot wallet on the Bitcoin inflow
India, a country known for its booming crypto industry, shocked the world on January 12th, 2022, when it announced the blocking of access to global cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance, KuCoin, and OKX. This move came as part of the Indian government’s efforts to regulate the crypto space and curb potential money laundering activities. However,
The Indian App Store has recently removed several cryptocurrency exchange applications, including Binance, Kraken, MEXC Global, HTX, and Gate.io. This move is consistent with Apple’s strict stance on crypto-related apps. While Binance South Asia emphasized that existing app users are unaffected, the removal raises concerns about the regulatory challenges faced by offshore crypto trading platforms
