Tagged: crypto exchange

Bitget, the Crypto Exchange and Web3 Company, Enhances Platform Wallet Security

Bitget, the cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announces a significant enhancement to its platform wallet security “with the upgrade of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, which means that Bitget upgraded all users’ wallet addresses to MPC addresses.” This update exemplifies Bitget‘s dedication “to user security, incorporating… Read More

Digital Assets Firm Elwood Technologies Now Authorized as Service Company by UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

Elwood Technologies LLP, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, announced it has been authorized as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This authorization applies to Elwood’s execution management system (EMS) in “relation… Read More

HashKey Group and OKX to Support Compliant Digital Asset Innovation in Hong Kong

HashKey Group, an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia, and OKX, a global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, announced plans to “create a partnership to promote compliant virtual asset innovation and industry development in Hong Kong.” The planned collaboration is to “include… Read More

KuCard, a Crypto Debit Card, to Support Apple Pay Transactions

KuCard, which claims to be among the first crypto debit cards introduced by KuCoin, a crypto exchange, is bringing its customers Apple Pay, a more secure way to pay. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is “authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or… Read More

Coinbase Is Focused on Acquiring a MiFID-licensed Entity to Expand Derivatives Offering in the EU

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) claims that it’s on a mission to increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people. In support of this mission, Coinbase says that it’s focused on “building the most trusted, compliant products and services and expanding their use around the world.” Coinbase‘s… Read More

KuCoin Labs Invests in Decentralized MR infra network DeMR

KuCoin Labs, the incubator and investment arm of the KuCoin ecosystem, has announced its investment in DeMR, a decentralized Mixed Reality (MR) infrastructure built on the Solana Chain. This development marks the beginning of a comprehensive collaboration focusing on community operations and subsequent product development,… Read More

Blockchain Professionals Share 2024 Outlook: Crypto Payments, Bitcoin ETFs, Global Expansion Are Focus Areas

As we enter 2024, CI has received insights from the CEO’s of crypto industry firms including professionals who are overseeing the operations of digital asset exchanges, custody platforms, payment product developers, and services associated with various other protocols. Bobby Zagotta, US CEO of Bitstamp, which… Read More

Japanese crypto exchange operator Monex Group acquires Canada’s 3iQ

Monex Group, a Japanese financial conglomerate known for its online brokerage, crypto exchange, and asset management services, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Canada’s 3iQ Digital Holdings and its subsidiaries for $39.8 million. In a statement, Monex revealed its ambition to bolster… Read More

Digital Assets: OKX, a Web3 Tech Firm and Crypto Exchange, Releases Proof of Reserves Report

OKX, a global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, recently announced the publication of its 14th monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, reportedly “demonstrating USD14.9 billion in primary assets backing user funds.” OKX‘s PoR report provides “a comprehensive overview of the reserve ratios for 22… Read More

Digital Asset Exchange Bullish Launches Perpetual Futures for Eligible Clients

Bullish, which claims to be among the “fastest-growing,” regulated, institutional digital assets exchange, recently launched perpetual futures for eligible customers following approval from its regulator, the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). The growing dominance of the global crypto derivatives market, which “accounts for approximately 75%… Read More

TaxBit Introduces CESOP Compliance Platform for Digital Asset Exchanges in the EU

TaxBit, the provider of compliance solutions for digital assets, announced the launch of its CESOP Compliance Platform, catering to crypto exchanges operating in the EU. This solution addresses the upcoming CESOP compliance requirements set “to commence in Q1 2024, underscoring TaxBit‘s dedication to upholding tax… Read More

Coinbase International Exchange Announces Launch of Non-US Spot Markets for Eligible Clients

Coinbase International Exchange is set to introduce spot markets. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has officially announced the next phase of their Coinbase International Exchange expansion – the launch of non-US spot markets “for eligible customers.” This latest development is designed to address “the unique needs and demands… Read More

TRM Labs Teams Up with Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams in Australia

TRM Labs, the enabler of blockchain intelligence solutions, and Australian crypto exchange Swyftx, launched a world-first trial today that “will pay crypto users to protect themselves against fraudsters through training and by enabling stronger security features to protect their accounts.” The program offers AUD $10… Read More

Digital Asset Exchange Bybit Now Claims 20M Registered Users

Bybit, a globally-accessible cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce a new milestone in its growth journey: surpassing 20 million registered users. According to the firm, this milestone underscores Bybit‘s position “at the forefront of the crypto industry, celebrating its 5th anniversary this December.” Since its… Read More

Loss of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Considered a “Wake-Up Call” for Crypto, According to Industry Professional

Stefan Rust, CEO of independent economic data aggregator Truflation, says that the resignation of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ” as part of the exchange’s settlement with US authorities marks a “sad” day that should “serve as a clarion call for the build-out of decentralized… Read More

Kraken Responds to SEC Allegations, Says that SEC Demands Compliance with Regime that “Does Not Exist”

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint alleging that Kraken operates as “an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing house.” Kraken says they disagree and intend “to vigorously defend their position in court.” The news has no impact “on the products they… Read More

CertiK’s Poloniex Hack Analysis: Second-Largest Hot Wallets Private Key Compromise Detected in 2023, $173M Lost in Security Incidents

Earlier this month, crypto exchange Poloniex was hacked. At the time of the hack, there was not enough information available to determine the real extent of the damage caused by the security breach. However, the team at Certik has now provided a detailed analysis of… Read More

Bybit Makes Digital Asset Markets More Accessible with Dedicated Broker Program

Bybit, which claims to be one of the most visited crypto exchanges, is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Broker Program, “welcoming white-label exchanges, asset management platforms, trading terminals, trading platforms, strategy aggregators, and trading firms seeking to dive into the world of… Read More

OKX, CoinShares, Komainu Introduce Trading of Segregated Assets Under Custody for Institutional Clients

OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, has collaborated with regulated digital asset custody service provider Komainu and CoinShares (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS), a European alternative asset manager specializing in digital assets, to empower CoinShares “to conduct 24/7 trading through the OKX platform while assets… Read More

Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Reports “Minor” Information Security Incident

Bitfinex announces that it has resolved a minor information security incident, discovered earlier this week. A “small” portion of Bitfinex‘s customer support boards, which “held partial, incomplete and stale information was accessed by an individual or group, through the phishing of a customer support agent… Read More

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