Exchanges

On March 17, the CME Group announced its intention to launch futures contracts for Solana (SOL), pending regulatory clearance. This strategic move underscores the increasing demand among clients for sophisticated financial tools in the cryptocurrency market. The futures contracts will be offered in two different sizes, with a 25 SOL micro-contract option for smaller trades
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In a significant move that underscores the tensions between cryptocurrency exchanges and regulatory bodies, Dunamu, the parent company of Upbit—the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea—has initiated legal proceedings against the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This lawsuit stems from the FIU’s suspension of certain business operations due to alleged regulatory non-compliance related to customer due
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The cryptocurrency landscape has found itself increasingly under the microscope of regulatory bodies, most notably the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recently, Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, publicly criticized the SEC’s handling of its investigations into crypto firms, following the news that the agency had dropped its inquiry into Gemini without
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The cryptocurrency landscape is rife with opportunities, but it also presents significant security risks. The recent hack involving Bybit, wherein an enormous $1.4 billion was compromised, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that plague digital asset exchanges. Unlike more common hacking scenarios that exploit an exchange’s core infrastructure, this event branched from a
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In recent developments, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has taken significant steps toward regulatory compliance following a hefty settlement of over $500 million with U.S. authorities. This settlement was pivotal, marking a clear acknowledgment of past compliance shortcomings. OKX’s CEO, Star Xu, openly admitted to the firm’s oversights but maintained that U.S. clients constituted a minor segment
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In a decisive move to bolster its sanctions regime amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, the European Union has targeted Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange operating out of Russia, as part of its expansive 16th sanctions package. Announced on February 24, these sanctions aim to disrupt financial operations that support Russia’s military activities linked to the invasion of
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In an age where financial transparency is paramount, particularly in cryptocurrency exchanges, OX.FUN seems to have stumbled into controversy that could severely derail its reputation and operational stability. Recently, the platform has faced substantial backlash following claims of financial misconduct that not only put its credibility at stake but also led to a significant drop
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