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.
Singapore Exchange Bitrue Hacked for Over $4 Million in Crypto
Bitrue was hacked early Thursday morning for over $4 million in XRP and cardano. Users who experienced losses will be refunded, it says.
Six Arrested Over Cloned Crypto Exchange That Stole €24 Million
Europol and police agencies have busted a cloned exchange operation that stole over $27 million in bitcoin from thousands of victims.
Mt Gox Founder Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Mt. Gox founder Jed McCaleb has been accused in court of making “fraudulent” misrepresentations over the now-collapsed exchange’s operations.
Over 2,000 Investors Back Kraken Crypto Exchange’s $13 Million Crowdfunding
The crowdfunding effort is said to have pushed Kraken’s valuation towards $4 billion.
Japan Watchdog Orders Improvements After Fisco Crypto Exchange ‘Violations’
Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.
QuadrigaCX CEO Set Up Fake Crypto Exchange Accounts With Customer Funds
QuadrigaCX CEO and founder Gerald Cotten reportedly created fake accounts at other crypto exchanges and funded them with his customers’ money.
Binance to Launch Bitcoin-Pegged Token on Its Own Blockchain
Binance will issue a number of tokens pegged to leading cryptocurrencies on Binance Chain to boost the number of trading options on its platform.
70% of Crypto Exchanges Have Complied With CoinMarketCap’s Transparency Initiative
Crypto data provider CoinMarketCap says most listed exchanges have complied with its transparency-boosting mandatory data requests.
Russian Hackers May Have Carried Out Largest Ever Crypto Exchange Theft
Russian hackers, not North Korean, may be the bad actors behind probably the biggest ever theft from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Korean Crypto Exchanges Update T&Cs to Accept Liability for Hacks
Five South Korean crypto exchanges have been forced to update their terms and conditions to accept liability for potential hacks and service issues.
Bitfinex Is Starting to Buy Back and ‘Burn’ Its LEO Exchange Token
The crypto exchange has announced a transparency initiative that will see it put on full view the repurchase and destruction of its LEO token.
Crypto Exchange Binance to Block US Customers from Trading
Binance will bar deposits and trading by users in certain jurisdictions and those found to violate the exchange’s terms of use.
Binance Says It’s Launching a US Exchange With FinCEN-Registered Partner
Binance says it’s plotting an expansion to the U.S. and working with a partner that’s registered with FinCEN.
John McAfee’s New Crypto Trading Platform ‘Magic’ Goes Live
Noted cybersecurity expert and eccentric crypto fan John McAfee has just launched a non-custodial cryptocurrency trading platform.