Crypto exchange Bithumb has teamed up with crowdfunding platform seriesOne to launch a compliant security token exchange in the U.S.
Coinbase’s Emilie Choi: $300 Million Raise Was ‘For a Rainy Day’
Coinbase’s $300 million Series E was about a “war chest” for expansion, not necessity, says Emilie Choi, its VP of corporate and business development.
Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.
Tether’s Price Has Stabilized, But the Stablecoin’s Supply Is Still Shrinking
Crypto exchanges are shedding tethers by the million, and millions of USDT are ending up at Bitfinex. From there, they are taken out of circulation.
Coinbase’s Head of Trading Resigns After Six Months on Job
The head of trading at Coinbase, Hunter Merghart, has resigned just six months after joining the crypto startup from Barclays, CoinDesk has learned.
Data Shows Millions Leaving Crypto Wallets Tied to Long-Troubled Exchange
Binance has frozen accounts that received more than 93,000 ether (over $18.9 million) from wallets indirectly linked to troubled Russian exchange WEX.
Coinbase Hits $8 Billion Valuation After $300 Million Raise
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just announced $300 million in new funding via a Series E round.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Confirms Sale to Gaming Group NXC
The Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange has been acquired by NXMH, an investment firm owned by South Korean conglomerate NXC.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck Reports Over $5 Million Loss in Q3
Coincheck, the Japanese crypto exchange that suffered a $520 million hack in January, has reported increased losses for Q3 2018.
The Race to Replace Tether (In 3 Charts)
Tether has had a difficult month, and rivals are eyeing its position as the top crypto “stablecoin.” Here’s how the contest plays out in the data.
India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.
Japan’s Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is planning to put a cap on the leverage available to crypto margin traders to curb speculation and risk.
A Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange That’s Almost Decentralized
Bisq is launching a bitcoin-based token to pay code contributors and a DAO to manage payouts, all in service of further decentralizing the exchange.
Judge Issues Temporary Dismissal in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Against Coinbase
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Coinbase enabled insider trading when listing BCH – but this isn’t a clear-cut victory for the exchange.
CoinMarketCap Excludes Some Tether Data After Clarification by Bitfinex
A CoinDesk report regarding a misleading data point on CoinMarketCap has led to a change in the way tether trading volume is calculated.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Group Gets Legal Status to Self-Regulate Industry
Japan’s financial regulator has formally approved a crypto exchange association, giving it legal powers to police the industry.
Indian Police Seize ATM Run By Crypto Exchange Unocoin
Police in the Indian city of Bangalore have seized an ATM just weeks after it was set up by crypto exchange Unocoin.
Bitfinex Is Publishing Data for a Tether Market That Doesn’t Exist
Bitfinex’s API is feeding data to CoinMarketCap on a USDT/USD trading pair that doesn’t exist. So what does that $48 million in daily volume mean?
Japan’s SBI Group Is Building a New Crypto Exchange Wallet
Financial services giant SBI Group has partnered with a blockchain security startup to develop a wallet for its crypto exchange VCTRADE.
Police Filings Mount as Crypto Traders Demand Funds Stuck in WEX Exchange
Users of the WEX exchange have begun filing police reports after more than three months of being unable to withdraw major cryptocurrencies or fiat.