Tagged: crypto trading

February 13, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Paxful Holdings Inc., a peer-to-peer virtual asset exchange that is no longer operational and has been processing withdrawals for the past few months, has been ordered to pay a $4 million criminal fine. The sentencing, handed down on February 10, 2026, follows the company’s admission… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of cryptocurrency trading, centralized exchanges (CEXs) continue to play a pivotal role, handling vast volumes of spot trades amid market fluctuations. According to recent analysis shared by CoinGecko, the sector saw modest overall growth in 2025, with the top players navigating challenges… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 8:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global crypto exchange KuCoin has reportedly launched KIA, an innovative AI tool engineered specifically for the digital asset space. This new crypto-native digital tool aims to make market navigation more straightforward and intuitive, offering key insights that help traders of all levels handle the volatile… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), the largest U.S. bank in terms of assets and scope of operations, is assessing the potential to provide cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients. This move involves evaluating spot and derivatives products for assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 2:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and international investment company Galapagos Capital announced a partnership that will see Galapagos Capital leverage Crypto.com Exchange services and capabilities to establish a new digital asset offering for its clients. Galapagos Capital will now reportedly aim to leverage Crypto.com Exchange for its trading infrastructure… Read More

December 11, 2025 @ 2:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has noted that meme coins have again emerged as the most popular crypto narrative this year, capturing a total of 25.02% of global investor interest across the main meme coin category as well as 35 meme coin trends. According to the report from CoinGecko,… Read More

December 10, 2025 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) says that it is committed and focused on building the infrastructure that enables institutions as well as their clients to access and engage with digital assets. Coinbase announced that it is now expanding its partnership with PNC Bank in order to launch direct… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitnomial, Inc., a U.S. derivatives exchange company, announces the planned launch of the leveraged retail spot crypto exchange operating under CFTC regulation via its Designated Contract Market (DCM), Bitnomial Exchange, LLC, and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC. Retail and institutional traders benefit from… Read More

November 12, 2025 @ 10:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) announced the launch of SoFi Crypto, becoming the nationally chartered bank where consumers can bank, borrow, invest — and now purchase, sell and hold crypto-assets. With SoFi Crypto, members will be able to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock surged modestly after the brokerage firm released its Q3 2025 results. The company reported transaction-based revenues increasing 129% YoY to $730 million, mainly driven by cryptocurrencies-focused revenue, according to Robinhood’s latest earnings report. Crypto-related revenue surged more than… Read More

October 31, 2025 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized derivatives platform dYdX is reportedly preparing to enter the US markets by the end of 2025, according to recent update from Reuters. Eddie Zhang, the president at dYdX, shared with the outlet that it is vital for the platform to have an offering in… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Approximately $7 billion in Bitcoin has now been transferred out of long-term BTC holder reserve wallets since mid-October of this year. This, according to the latest data and insights shared by Glassnode. Because of this fairly recent development, the leading cryptocurrency’s illiquid supply could make… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto exchange WazirX is reportedly planning to resume its trading operations this coming Friday (October 24, 2025) following 16 long months of closure. As widely reported, WazirX had been forced to suspend trading activity after a massive hack / security breach that resulted in a… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets and investing platform Kraken has announced it has acquired Small Exchange, which is described as a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM), from IG Group., for $100 million. According to Kraken, this latest update aims to establish the foundation for the crypto trading platform… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) made several announcements including insights on the UK housing market, initiatives to support the investment banking sector, and the introduction of digital assets trading services for a certain group of clients. From exposing the hidden costs of UK‘s… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, the L2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has crossed an astonishing $200 billion in trading volume on Uniswap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol. This milestone, reported on August 30, 2025, underscores Base’s ascent in the DeFi ecosystem and highlights its role as a bridge between… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) market continues to be a cornerstone of the digital asset ecosystem, facilitating billions in trading volume each month. In July 2025, Binance, the world’s leading CEX, further cemented its position at the top, commanding a 39.8% market share of spot… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is focused on enhancing user experience and broaden its market presence with transformative updates planned for Q3 and Q4 of 2025. The company recently announced a roadmap to streamline account restriction processes and improve usability, alongside the acquisition of Deribit, the world’s crypto… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently announced significant updates that underscore its commitment to advancing the cryptoeconomy. By integrating decentralized exchange (DEX) trading into its main app and enhancing developer productivity tools, Coinbase is positioning itself as a key player in making crypto more accessible and efficient… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to expanding services and strengthening its position in the digital asset ecosystem. These developments include the introduction of new tokens as cross-collateral… Read More