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
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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
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas recently raised an interesting question about the potential effects of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval on the pricing structures of crypto exchanges. He suggested that the low fees offered by some prominent exchanges might be forced to be reconsidered. However, digital asset custody platform Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long expressed concerns about
Coinbase UK, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is taking proactive steps to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) upcoming financial promotions regulations. As of January 8, Coinbase UK is requesting its users to complete a risk-acknowledgment form. This form aims to identify the investor type of users and assess their understanding of the
The crypto exchange Binance experienced a significant decline in market share in the past year, dropping to 44.5%. This decline comes after a period of rapid growth for Binance, where its market share reached a peak of 60% in 2022. However, regulatory hurdles and legal actions in various jurisdictions, particularly in the United States, have
Crypto exchange OKX recently announced that it will be implementing new requirements in order to comply with the rules set by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). These requirements will affect users in the United Kingdom, and it is important to understand the implications of these changes. Starting on January 8th, OKX users in the
In a recent court filing dated Dec. 20, it has been revealed that former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been denied his request for an adjourned sentencing hearing. Bankman-Fried, who had hoped for a postponement of four to six additional weeks, would have seen his sentencing date pushed into May 2024. However, this request has
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain have experienced significant growth, surpassing the trading volume of Ethereum for the first time on December 16. This development highlights the increasing adoption and strength of Solana’s smart-contract-enabled ecosystem. Although Ethereum has since regained its dominance, the brief flip serves as a testament to the flourishing decentralized finance
