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,
Exchanges
Coinbase, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently expressed concerns about the overwhelming influence of go-Ethereum (Geth) and announced its intention to diversify its execution clients. In a statement shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on January 23, Coinbase Cloud revealed ongoing evaluations to identify qualified alternative execution clients for its platform. The
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 recent announcement by Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States has garnered significant attention. This development is being hailed as a game-changer for the crypto futures market and has the potential to reshape the dynamics of perpetual contracts. It is important to analyze
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 renowned cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has recently announced that it might delist three privacy tokens due to concerns regarding their compliance with the platform’s listing criteria. The tokens in question are Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), and Horizen (ZEN). Binance’s decision, combined with the recent market downturn, has had a significant impact on the privacy sector.
