Bitget, a top crypto derivatives and copy trading exchange, is thrilled to announce the upcoming listing of PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin issued and hosted by Paxos Trust Company, LLC, on its trading platform starting today. This move reflects Bitget’s commitment to providing traders with a seamless and compliant trading experience.PYUSD is a stablecoin backed […]
Binance has announced its exit from Russia, with its business sold to newly formed cryptocurrency exchange CommEX. The transition will last one year, and Binance will have no ongoing revenue split from the sale, nor does it maintain any option to buy back shares in the business. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says the company will […]
Customers of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi are closer to being paid out after a United States Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey approved its liquidation plan. Judge Michael A. Kaplan approved BlockFi’s third amended Chapter 11 plan in a Sept. 26 court hearing. The amount of repayment received by BlockFi’s unsecured creditors will […]
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japan’s Nomura Bank, in-principal approval to provide broker-dealer services and asset/fund management services with both digital and traditional assets. Laser Digital CEO Jez Mohideen said of the ADGM that their comprehensive and clear regulatory framework is creating a global hub […]
HTX Global, a major cryptocurrency exchange, recently faced an $8 million Ethereum (ETH) breach. Justin Sun, the exchange’s advisor, responded swiftly and reassured the community that the platform prioritizes the security of user assets. To address the situation, HTX Global has introduced a series of initiatives, including a Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) and […]
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has released new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. The guidelines, published on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, include exchange registration, segregation of customer funds and prohibition of certain products. Foreign exchanges must register before offering services to Taiwan customers. The FSC also requires information disclosures, such […]
Gemini, a US-based crypto exchange, has announced plans to invest INR 200 crore ($24 million) in its India-based technology and crypto hub over the next two years. The exchange has already opened an office at the Cyber Hub at Campus Cyber Greens and has seen its employee count grow to over 70 people. The investment […]
Gemini, a US-based crypto exchange, has announced plans to invest INR 200 crore ($24 million) in its India-based technology and crypto hub over the next two years. The Gurgaon-based hub, which opened in May, currently employs over 70 people and is looking to hire more in compliance, software engineering and support.The investment will be used […]
Binance Japan Inc. and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) are exploring the possibility of issuing a stablecoin in Japan by the end of 2024. The stablecoin will be pegged to fiat currencies, including the Japanese Yen and other foreign currencies. Binance Japan recently acquired a 100% stake in Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC), a […]
Taiwan’s crypto platforms have established an industrial association to represent the interests of the industry. The association includes nine crypto exchanges, P2P trading platforms, financial investment platforms, wallet hosting companies and other types of crypto businesses. The Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan has created a draft of ten guiding principles for the management of virtual […]
