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bitFlyer Swallows FTX Japan Whole: Plans to Enhance Crypto Custody and ETF
2024-07-26T15:53:48.332+02:00
Upon acquiring FTX Japan, the firm plans to rebrand it by August 26, 2024.
FTX Japan had $134 million in segregated assets and more assets than liabilities.
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FCA Penalizes Coinbase's CBPL £3.5 Million for Violating High-Risk Customer Restrictions
2024-07-25T11:37:36.712+02:00
Despite a voluntary requirement to prevent onboarding high-risk customers, CBPL onboarded 13,416 such clients.
This is the FCA's first enforcement action under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.
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Floki’s Valhalla Joins as Associate Sponsors for India’s Tour of Sri Lanka
2024-07-23T14:25:54.923+02:00
Floki is the people’s cryptocurrency and the utility token of the Floki Ecosystem.
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FTX and CFTC Settle 19-Month Lawsuit for $12.7 Billion, Pending Court Approval
2024-07-17T10:52:47.701+02:00
The settlement includes $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement.
The CFTC did not seek a civil penalty because FTX already faces significant liability.
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Crypto on the Football Pitch: Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur Team Up
2024-07-16T14:45:36.942+02:00
The firm will serve as the Official Sleeve Partner for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.
The company will additionally become the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of F1 DRIVE.
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21Shares Seeks to Issue Solana ETF after VanEck: Cboe’s Filings Reveal
2024-07-09T07:16:25.894+02:00
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has filed a pair of 19b-4 forms seeking the SEC’s approval for listing Solana ETFs.
It has already received approval to list an Ether ETF, but the regulator has yet to greenlight the issuers.
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Mt. Gox Starts Payout in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
2024-07-05T12:10:53.653+02:00
The defunct exchange-related wallets recently moved 47,228 BTC.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading below $55,000, as of press time, which is over 25.6 per cent lower than the peak.
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CoinDCX Makes MENA Market Splash with BitOasis Acquisition
2024-07-03T14:28:57.297+02:00
BitOasis secured a license in Bahrain, enabling independent operations following acquisition.
Users of both platforms will find their accounts remaining separate.
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Binance Scales Back: Turkish Language to Be Phased Out for Compliance
2024-07-03T10:53:35.926+02:00
The firm assures that user funds are safe despite upcoming changes to its services in Turkey.
All marketing activities targeting Turkish users will be fully stopped.
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WhaleFin Rebrands to S.BLOX for Sony's Crypto Exchange Transformation
2024-07-01T18:50:57.512+02:00
The rebranding includes a new user interface and mobile app; the launch date hasn't been set.
Originally DeCurret, the platform was acquired by Sony's Quetta Web Co. after being under Amber Group.
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Circle Becomes First Stablecoin Issuer to Comply with MiCA Regulations
2024-07-01T17:40:43.745+02:00
Circle can now issue USDC and EURC stablecoins in the EU, approved by France’s banking regulator.
The MiCA regulations, including stablecoin rules, started in May 2023, with full compliance required by July 2026.
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"Clear, Logical Legislation": Inside Vanuatu's 2nd Crypto Symposium
2024-07-01T13:31:23.530+02:00
The island nation is the gearing up to bring crypto regulations.
The symposium marketed the presence of regulators and industry leaders.
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SFC Sounds Alarm on 3 Unlicensed VATPs in Hong Kong
2024-06-28T13:25:15.998+02:00
Tokencan, VBIT Exchange, and HKD.com Corporation are named for operating without licenses.
Police have blocked platforms' websites; investors urged to verify licensing status.
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Coinbase Initiates Legal Actions against SEC and FDIC over FOIA Compliance
2024-06-27T14:34:00.519+02:00
Lawsuits claim SEC and FDIC excluded crypto industry from banking sector.
The firm seeks SEC clarity on Ethereum 2.0 and past investigations via FOIA.
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Vanuatu Gears Up to Implement Crypto Legislation This September
2024-06-27T11:55:22.051+02:00
The bill, delayed for years due to cabinet changes, addresses Financial Action Task Force requirements.
The legislation will introduce a 'Fintech Sandbox' for temporary operations and penalties for non-compliance.
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Abra Settles with 25 US State Regulators, Agrees to Return $82M to Customers
2024-06-27T08:09:54.143+02:00
The crypto lender already ceased offering its retail services in the US on 15 June 2023.
The settlement waived any penalties that otherwise would have been imposed by the regulators.
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Bybit Surpasses Coinbase's Crypto Trading Market Share
2024-06-26T07:40:48.590+02:00
The market share of Bybit went up to 16 percent.
On the other hand, Binance's dominance declined to 54 percent.
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DFX Labs Advances toward Hong Kong Crypto License with AMLO Clearance
2024-06-25T13:06:47.944+02:00
Recent Hong Kong regulations forced all unlicensed crypto exchanges to shut down.
According to the SFC, the firm is awaiting approval for a trading license.
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Kraken MTF and Copper Forge Alliance for Institutional Crypto Trading
2024-06-24T15:25:16.141+02:00
ClearLoop enables institutional investors to trade across multiple exchanges.
It reduces costs by optimizing collateral management and bypassing blockchain settlements.
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Mt. Gox Prepares to Roll Out Repayments to Defunct Users in BTC and BCH
2024-06-24T11:51:06.282+02:00
The firm will repay defunct users after confirming details with certain crypto exchanges.
The rehabilitation trustee has announced that repayments will be processed starting July 2024.
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Bitflyer Takes the Reins: Acquiring FTX Japan amid Bankruptcy Fallout
2024-06-20T18:01:51.168+02:00
Unlike its parent company, FTX Japan reported a surplus of assets compared to liabilities.
Bitflyer ranks 22nd globally in crypto exchange volume, with notable BTC/JPY trading.
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Trading 212 Gains Crypto License in Cyprus
2024-06-18T12:51:11.871+02:00
The license allows the brand to offer crypto exchange and custodial services.
Trading 212 is yet to announce its plans around cryptocurrencies.
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Binance Leaders Off the Hook in Nigeria Tax Evasion Case after Legal Shuffle
2024-06-14T15:39:33.681+02:00
Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla denied the tax evasion charges and were removed as defendants in the case.
Nigeria blames Binance amid currency challenges, citing cryptocurrency platforms' role in trading the Nigerian naira.
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MoonPay Brings PayPal on Board for EU and UK Crypto Purchases
2024-06-12T17:59:23.320+02:00
The US launch demonstrated PayPal becoming the third most used payment method.
The integration offers services to some MoonPay users in the UK and EU.
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Profit and Planet: Forex Brokers Embrace Sustainability amid $50 Trillion ESG Surge
2024-06-12T15:40:00.000+02:00
Investors’ preferences are pushing brokerages such as INFINOX, CedarFX and Exness to prioritize sustainability.
"Companies with strong ESG practices often exhibit resilience and attract investor demand, but the risks include greenwashing, performance volatility, and regulatory uncertainty": EBC's Director of Brand and Sustainability.
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