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How Crypto Exchange Upbit Got Robbed Again - Six Years Later, Same Date
- Anniversary breach hits South Korea's largest crypto exchange exactly six years after 2019 attack.
- Dunamu suspends deposits and withdrawals while pledging to fully reimburse customers.
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 09:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Is Coinbase Building A Secret Prediction Markets Site With Kalshi?
- Tech researcher Jane Manchun Wong uncovers an unreleased prediction markets website as the company chases a “everything exchange” vision.
- Screenshots reveal a USDC-based platform offering markets on economics, sports, politics, and technology.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 07:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ClearToken Gets FCA Nod to Launch Regulated Crypto Settlement Platform
- The new platform will reportedly enable a digital asset settlement system with the same regulatory standards as traditional finance.
- It aims to improve market efficiency, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.
Tuesday, 11/11/2025 | 22:12 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitget Stock Futures Hit $1 Billion as Crypto Exchanges Push Into Tokenized Equities
- The crypto platform's stock-linked derivatives experience a 100% increase in volume over two weeks amid the AI rally.
- In the meantime, the traditional Swiss exchange prepares to list 100+ tokenized equities as regulatory barriers ease.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 10:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Crypto.com Applies for U.S. Bank Charter, Joining Coinbase, Ripple and Circle
- If approved, the charter would allow Crypto.com to offer custody and staking across multiple blockchain platforms.
- It follows the exchange's recent acquisition of a full set of CFTC derivative licenses.
Friday, 24/10/2025 | 14:08 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Expands $3.5B Tokenized Stock Trading to European Union
- The service provides 24/7 equity access to millions of EU-based investors in an increasingly competitive market.
- It builds on the initial June rollout that generated record-breaking trading volumes
Wednesday, 10/09/2025 | 08:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Gemini Targets $317 Million in IPO, Valuing Exchange at $2.2 Billion
- The crypto exchange reported $142.2 million in revenue for 2024, up from $98.1 million in 2023.
- Comparatively, stablecoin issuer Circle raised slightly more than $1 billion in its June IPO.
Tuesday, 02/09/2025 | 13:47 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Announces Selection by U.S. Commerce Department to Publish Economic Data on Blockchain
- The initiative was announced by President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
- GDP data will be recorded on nine major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Stellar, Polygon, and Tron.
Thursday, 28/08/2025 | 18:58 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitget Wallet Opens Access to Coinbase's Base Liquidity Pools and Reward Programs
- The update allows users to trade, stake, and manage Base-native assets directly from the wallet.
- Bitget has also introduced tokenized stock contracts tied to Tesla and Nvidia.
Thursday, 21/08/2025 | 14:34 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Crypto Exchange Gemini's Losses Explode 580% Before Going Public
- The Winklevoss twins' Gemini sees net loss balloon to $282 million in first half of 2025 despite renewed crypto market optimism.
- The poor financial performance contrasts sharply with recent debuts from other crypto firms including Circle and Bullish.
Monday, 18/08/2025 | 06:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Ripple to Acquire Stablecoin Payments Firm Rail for $200M, XRP Jumps 4%
- The acquisition aims to expand Ripple’s payments infrastructure by adding Rail’s technology and connections with banking partners.
- Supported assets on the combined platform will include RLUSD and XRP.
Thursday, 07/08/2025 | 14:28 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bullish Targets Up to $629M in NYSE IPO, Backed by BlackRock and ARK
- The crypto exchange’s decision to go public comes amid a favorable shift in U.S. crypto regulations, including the passage of the GENIUS Act.
- The company's planned listing follows a broader wave of digital asset firms entering public markets, including Circle, Gemini, and BitGo.
Monday, 04/08/2025 | 17:18 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Eyes $500M Funding Round at $15B Valuation as IPO Plans Take Shape
- Cryptocurrency exchange positions itself for potential 2026 IPO amid sector boom and rising popularity among institutional investors.
- The funding round represents a significant jump from its $11 billion valuation in 2022 and comes amid a broader wave of crypto companies going public.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 09:21 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kraken’s Co-Founder Jesse Powell Cleared of Hacking Charges After FBI Investigation
- Powell faced allegations from the Verge Center for the Arts, a nonprofit he helped found, accusing him of hacking and blocking access to its computer accounts.
- Kraken has previously faced regulatory challenges, including an SEC complaint about operating without registration.
Tuesday, 22/07/2025 | 20:56 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Grayscale Eyes IPO After Circle’s Listing Renewed Investor Interest
- The company has filed a confidential draft registration with the SEC.
- Grayscale is best known for its crypto investment products, such as GBTC, but going public may signal plans to diversify.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 14:15 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitget Joins Robinhood and Kraken in Offering “Always-On” Stock Markets With Tokenized Wall Street Assets
- Crypto exchanges are launching tokenized stock trading this week, allowing 24/5 trading of Apple, Tesla and other major stocks on blockchain.
- However, critics question whether these products offer real advantages over existing derivatives like CFDs.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 06:58 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP News: Ripple Token Jumps 12% as Co-Founder Reemerges After 14 Years
- The rally coincided with the reappearance of Arthur Britto, one of Ripple’s original co-founders, who made his first public post in nearly 14 years.
- Ripple and the SEC have also jointly requested final court approval to settle their longstanding legal dispute.
Tuesday, 24/06/2025 | 14:43 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Coinbase Announces EU MiCA License From Luxembourg Regulator
- Prior to obtaining the MiCA license, Coinbase operated through separate national licenses in countries such as Germany, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Other major exchanges like OKX, Crypto.com, and Bybit have also secured MiCA licenses.
Friday, 20/06/2025 | 15:42 GMT by
Jared Kirui