The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently reached a settlement with cryptocurrency exchange CoinList regarding violations of sanctions related to Russia and Ukraine. Over a two-year period, CoinList processed 989 transactions worth $1.25 million from users residing in Crimea, a disputed region that was annexed by Russia in 2014. OFAC deemed this
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Coinbase International, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is set to launch spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on its platform on December 14th. This move is part of Coinbase’s global expansion strategy, aimed at catering to a broader range of users and enhancing liquidity. The company plans to pair these top cryptocurrencies with the
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, with price fluctuations being a common occurrence. However, an interesting phenomenon has been observed in recent years – a reduction in volatility due to changes in investor behavior, particularly in the futures market. By analyzing Bitcoin’s price changes and significant liquidations in 2021 and 2023, it is
As digital currencies and related products continue to gain traction, Google has announced its plans to update its Cryptocurrencies and related products policy in January 2024. This policy revision will specifically target the advertisement of Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts. Not only will this change allow advertisers in the United States to promote these financial products, but
In a recent filing on December 8th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a significant move by asking the court to take judicial notice of newly unsealed documents pertaining to Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao. The SEC aims to utilize these plea agreements in its ongoing case against Binance as evidence,
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, experienced a significant decline in its Bitcoin balance during the month of November. According to the latest proof of reserves report, the exchange’s Bitcoin balance dropped by over 23,000 BTC, or roughly 4%. This decline directly correlates with the regulatory issues Binance faced with U.S. authorities. The report
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently added Poloniex, a crypto exchange linked to Justin Sun, to its warning list of companies offering financial services without proper authorization. This move by the financial regulator highlights the need for caution when dealing with Poloniex and raises concerns among UK residents. This article will delve into
The world of cryptocurrency is often shrouded in mystery and secrecy, and Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is no exception. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, once again refused to reveal the location of the company’s global headquarters. This refusal to disclose
In a recent statement, Binance announced the expansion of its free trading options for the spot and margin trading pairs of the First Digital USD (FDUSD) stablecoin. Starting from December 8, Binance users will enjoy zero maker and taker fees for six digital assets paired with FDUSD, namely BNB, Dogecoin, Chainlink, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP.
Gemini’s UK branch recently announced a new policy that will limit cryptocurrency transfers exclusively to Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST)-registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) starting from November 17th. This decision comes as a result of the Travel Rule regulations, which now mandate VASPs to share sender and receiver information for crypto transactions. In
