Binance is “working with local partners” on the launch of a branch in South Korea, CEO Changpeng Zhao has reportedly said.
Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Discovers More Millions Are Missing
After a $30-million hack last week, Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint says it’s discovered that another $2.3 million is missing.
110 Crypto Exchanges Are Reportedly Trying to Get Licensed in Japan
In 2019 the Financial Services Agency has approved 3 new exchanges, following a year without any new openings.
Canada’s Crypto Exchanges Must Now Register as MSBs, Report Transactions Over $10K
Canada has updated its anti-money laundering rules, classing crypto exchanges as MSBs and mandating financial compliance and reporting.
Binance Launches Platform ‘2.0’ as Margin Trading Goes Live
Binance has launched version 2.0 of its platform – a move that officially adds margin trading for its customers.
Metropolitan Bank Says It Shut Down Tether’s Account After 5 Months
Metropolitan Commercial Bank maintained accounts for Tether and affiliated companies for less than half a year before shutting them down.
Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange May Join Facebook’s Libra Project
The Winklevoss twins might mend fences with Mark Zuckerberg through the Libra cryptocurrency project.
Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company
Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.
Binance Cuts Time Needed for BTC, ETH Deposits and Withdrawals
Binance has just cut the number of block confirmations needed to make withdrawals and deposits in two top cryptocurrencies.
Polish Crypto Exchange Bitmarket Suddenly Shuts Down
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Bitmarket has just shut down without warning, citing “loss of liquidity.”
ShapeShift’s New Platform Aims to Make Crypto Self-Custody as Easy as Coinbase
ShapeShift’s new one-stop shop for non-custodial crypto management is launching out of private beta today.
KuCoin Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Trading With 20x Leverage
IDG-backed cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has just launched a crypto derivatives trading platform called KuMEX in public beta.
High-Frequency Trading Is New Battleground in Crypto Exchange Race
Crypto exchanges including Huobi, ErisX and Gemini are rolling out the red carpet for high-frequency traders.
Dogecoin Price Surges 37% Following Binance Listing Announcement
The price of the popular dogecoin cryptocurrency is surging after the announcement that it will soon be listed on the Binance exchange.
BitFlyer to Resume Opening New Accounts After One Year Voluntary Suspension
BitFlyer suspended its exchange service after an inquiry from Japan’s Financial Services Agency.
Former Ripple Exec to Lead Binance’s US Expansion as New Exchange CEO
The operator of Binance’s upcoming U.S. crypto exchange has hired a former Ripple executive to lead the roll out of the new platform.
S&P 500 Gains Can Earn You Bitcoin on New Bain Capital-Backed Exchange
Crypto derivatives exchange EverMarkets is opening its doors to customers worldwide, with trades collateralized in bitcoin.
Binance Talking to Facebook About Libra Listing, Becoming Node: Reports
Crypto exchange Binance is reportedly talking to Facebook about getting involved in the social media giant’s upcoming Libra project.
Irish Crypto Exchange Bitsane May Have Disappeared With Users’ Funds
Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane may have done a runner with users’ funds, according to a report.
Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban
Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India’s central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.