Japan’s Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
St Louis Fed Now Tracks Crypto Prices on Its Research Database
The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank is now tracking the prices of four top cryptos in its economic research database, FRED.
Bloomberg Terminal Adds Huobi’s Cryptocurrency Market Index
The Huobi Pro exchange has announced that Bloomberg now provides the HUOBI10 crypto market index on its terminal service.
Tether Review Claims Crypto Asset Fully Backed – But There’s a Catch
Tether has finally produced a third-party report proclaiming that its cryptocurrency, USDT, is fully backed by U.S. dollars – with some big caveats.
EOS Locked 7 Accounts and It Has Implications for Everyone in Crypto
Seven EOS accounts were frozen to prevent token theft. But does this seemingly moral decision spell havoc for the broader crypto market?
Crypto Startup Circle Reveals How It Chooses New Token Listings
Blockchain startup Circle released its cryptocurrency listing criteria for its trading and investment platforms on Tuesday.
Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears
Japan’s Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.
Binance Backs Malta Stock Exchange’s Startup Accelerator
The Malta Stock Exchange announced today that Binance is backing the exchange’s newly launched program to support fintech startups and entrepreneurs.
ItBit Exchange Adds 4 New Cryptos for Investors
ItBit says it has received approval in New York state to expand its trading and custody services to include four more cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase’s New Index Fund for Investors Is Now Live
Coinbase formally launched its Index Fund on Wednesday. The new product allows investors to invest in every asset listed on the exchange.
EOS Is Launched But Not Yet Live – Why?
EOS still needs millions on tokens staked before its mainnet can officially go live, unlocking its tokens for holders to trade and use.
CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation
The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hit With Bill After Tax Investigation Ends
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been found not guilty of tax evasion, but now faces a massive tax bill, according to reports.
Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First
The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.
Huobi to Offer $166 Million In Funding to Fuel New Blockchain Creation
Huobi wants to create its own blockchain and decentralized organization – and is offering $166 million in tokens for help on their development.
Another Crypto Exchange Is Rolling Out A Token-based ETF
Hong Kong-based OKEx has also launched a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund, following a similar move by its rival trading platform Huobi Pro.
SBI Launches Japan’s First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange
Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.
Huobi Partners on $93 Million China-South Korea Blockchain Fund
Crypto exchange Huobi has teamed up with NewMargin Capital and Kiwoom Securities to launch a blockchain fund focused on China and South Korea.
Binance Reveals Plan for $1 Billion Blockchain Startup Fund
Binance has announced it is launching a $1 billion “Social Impact Fund” to foster the growth of startups in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Huobi Is Launching a Cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Fund
The Huobi exchange announced on Friday that it is launching a cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded fund.