The losses related to crypto hacks continue to rise sharply, with nearly $1 billion stolen in the first nine months of 2018, research suggests.
Zaif Exchange Reveals Refund Plan for $60 Million Crypto Hack
After some $60 million worth of cryptocurrencies got hacked on the Zaif exchange, its operator Tech Bureau has now revealed a compensation plan.
Gemini Taps Wall Street Exec to Attract Institutional Crypto Investors
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has hired an executive from a Nasdaq company as it seeks to attract more institutional clients.
Coinbase Confident Japanese Crypto Exchange License Arriving in 2019
A Coinbase executive has said that the crypto exchange’s licensing application in Japan is ongoing and will “certainly” be completed in 2019.
Singapore Moves to Help Crypto Startups Receive Banking Services
Singapore’s central bank is building relationships to ensure local crypto-focused startups receive domestic banking services.
Middle East’s First Central Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch in 2019
After a year in the Central Bank of Bahrain’s regulatory sandbox, Rain Financial is gearing up to offer crypto on-ramps from all regional currencies.
Binance to Disclose Crypto Listing Fees, Donate 100% to Charity
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, says all listing fees will now be declared and donated to its charity arm.
Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Denies Accusations of Insolvency
Bitfinex has hit back against claims it is insolvent, disclosing wallet addresses appearing to show it holds over $1.5 billion in crypto assets.
Early Coinbase Executive Adam White Is Leaving the Firm
Adam White, one of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase’s most senior executives and fifth-ever employee, is leaving the company.
Melonport Co-Founder Joins the Decentralized Crypto Exchange Race
Melonport co-founder Reto Trinkler is joining an increasingly crowded field with the launch of Agora Trade, a decentralized crypto exchange.
Crypto Assets on Winklevoss Gemini Exchange Are Now Insured
Crypto exchange Gemini announced Wednesday it had gained insurance for all of its custodied digital assets.
Retail Brokerage TD Ameritrade Backs New Crypto Exchange
TD Ameritrade is reportedly investing in ErisX, a new cryptocurrency exchange built by derivatives market provider Eris Exchange.
Coinbase Rolls Out System to Free Up Stuck Bitcoin Payments
Crypto exchange Coinbase has deployed a system aimed to automatically reduce delays in bitcoin payments arising from transaction fee volatility.
Indian Crypto Exchange Zebpay Halts Trading Over Banking Ban
Zebpay, once the largest crypto exchange in India, is halting its trading service at short notice, but stressed its wallet will stay functional.
Why a ‘Decentralized’ Crypto Exchange Is Seeking a Securities License
As competition heats up among decentralized exchange startups for institutional crypto investors’ business, Everbloom is seeking an edge.
The Crowd Machine Crypto Token Theft: What We Know Thus Far
A crypto startup aiming to disrupt AWS has suffered a massive token theft. While few details are available, here’s what we know and don’t know.
Coinbase Gears Up for Biggest-Ever Expansion of Crypto Asset Listings
Coinbase’s new policy will speed the addition of assets to the exchange but may leave users in some places unable to trade coins available elsewhere.
Mt Gox Trustee Has Sold $230 Million in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Since March
The Japanese trustee for Mt. Gox has sold cryptos worth $230 million since March as part of the collapsed exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings.
Regulators Are Landing Punches, But There’s a Long Crypto Fight Ahead
From ShapeShift’s capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General’s critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift’s CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was ‘Proactive’
Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift’s decision to require user ID wasn’t forced upon it but a preemptive step to reduce legal risks, its CEO said.