Tag: Exchange

Just recently it has been voiced that a well-known Crypto exchange Coinbase is starting to prepare for going for an IPO. Though there is no official confirmation, we can already say that if it is true, it will be a very important milestone not only for the exchange but for the entire crypto world in […]

The popular instant digital asset Crypto exchange ShapeShift has reportedly acquired an Israeli startup called Portis. The latter has developed a non-custodial blockchain wallet. ShapeShift had already integrated the solution into its exchange but has now moved to acquire the company altogether. ShapeShift Crypto Exchange Acquires Non-Custodial Blockchain Wallet Company According to a popular Israel […]

Crypto exchange Kraken has ventured into the business of traditional forex (FX) trading. The new service is going live today at around 14:30 UTC (10:30 am EST), with nine fiat pairs. The pairs include six major currencies – U.S. dollar (USD), Canadian dollar (CAD), euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), Swiss franc (CHF) and Japanese yen […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex became one of the few businesses authorized to provide crypto exchange services in Thailand after the nation’s Ministry of Finance and the Securities and Exchange Connussuib granted then the first digital asset exchange license of this year. Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex announced that they had received a license to operate as a cryptocurrency […]

When looking for the best and trusted Crypto exchange, it is important to take into account a number of factors including its security and liquidity. The Best Crypto exchange platforms provide a crucial segment in the wider community as it allows the public to have access to cryptocurrencies. Unlike the stock and Forex markets, the […]

Cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, has reportedly strengthened its know your customer (KYC) requirements, sending an email to verified users asking for more identifying information. Bitfinex KYC – Additional personal data requested According to a Dec. 27 report from the Block, the purpose of the email from Bitfinex was to enhance the exchange’s due-diligence procedures, and bring […]

2019 saw a number of large crypto exchange hacks, resulting in millions of dollars stolen per attack. Here are 5 of the biggest breaches in the last 12 months. While cryptocurrencies are well-known for increased security — mostly thanks to the decentralized nature of their underlying technology — the same cannot be said for crypto […]

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings announced to invest 500 million yen worth $4.6 million in the Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi. The financial holdings firm aims to promote new businesses in the areas of crypto exchange, IEOs, and crypto management and storage services. Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings will acquire shares in Huobi exchange. According to […]

Richard Sanders, a lead investigator at CipherBlade, claims that HitBTC is the “longest-running and potentially largest scale criminally fraudulent scam entity” in the crypto space. HitBTC Might Be Insolvent Scam, Sanders Says While HitBTC markets itself as one of the leading crypto exchanges out there, Sanders alleges that the firm is an insolvent scam. In […]

Major American Crypto Exchange Coinbase Pro is adding support for Orchid (OXT) on its professional trading platform Coinbase Pro. According to a blog post published by Coinbase on Dec. 12, Coinbase Pro will start accepting OXT deposits starting Friday, Dec. 13, “for at least 12 hours prior to enabling full trading.” The company also noted: […]

The Crypto Exchange Gemini, owned by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has burned roughly 20% of the total supply of its Gemini Dollar (GUSD) stablecoin. The move was spotted by Whale Alert, a Twitter bot tracking large transactions on the blockchains of some of the most popular cryptocurrencies. The token burn is likely related to an […]

A group of ex-Morgan Stanley core developers announced the launch of Crypto Exchange Phemex, a ‘high-speed’ crypto derivatives platform for the retail and institutional investors. As the crypto markets continue to move on a roller coaster, it seems like adoption is growing steadily. A group of eight former Morgan Stanley core developers announced the launch […]

Binance — the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trade volume — has announced support for Tezos (XTZ) staking, according to an announcement published on Dec. 3. Starting on Dec. 4, Binance’s users will be able to trade with XTZ, with XTZ rewards to be calculated daily based on live snapshots and distributed monthly. The distribution […]

China is moving towards a blockchain-based future, a technology it sees as the key to global dominance. President Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the technology has only accelerated the plans of many platforms who wish to take advantage of the Chinese market. According to the latest development, cryptocurrency and blockchain firm, OK Group, OKCoin invest $140M […]

Beginner’s Guide to Bitfinex: Complete Review. Bitfinex consistently ranks among the top exchanges in terms of daily trading volumes and is one of the most well-known cryptocurrency trading platforms in operation today. The exchange caters to more intermediate and advanced traders as well as institutions and offers a wide selection of coins, trading pairings and […]

Bitstamp is one of the oldest and most well-respected cryptocurrency exchanges in operation today. Having been in operation since 2011, the exchange has built upon its European user base to become one of the most popular choices with cryptocurrency traders around the world. Bitstamp has offices in a number of locations and provides cryptocurrency trading […]

After days of uncertainty and rumours among the community, the Chinese Crypto exchange IDAX Global confirmed that the CEO has disappeared. As a result, withdrawal processes are still not functioning after initially being stopped earlier this week. IDAX Chinese Crypto Exchange CEO Disappears IDAX Global cryptocurrency exchange was the subject of a fair share of […]

Robinhood Crypto Exchange has had an about-turn on its plans to become a bank. Commission-free stock and cryptocurrency trading pioneer withdrew its application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency yesterday. Robinhood Crypto Exchange Pulls Bank Charter Application Valued at a staggering $7.6 billion, Robinhood ushered in a new era shaking up the […]