South Korea Fines Bithumb 210M Won For Unauthorized Overseas Data Transfers
South Koreaâs privacy regulator reportedly fined Bithumb 210 million won over overseas user-data transfers involving order-book and wallet details.
Binance Withdraws Greece MiCA License Bid To Target Alternate EU Jurisdiction
Binance has reportedly withdrawn its Greek MiCA registration bid while targeting another EU jurisdiction for passporting rights.
OKX Europe chief says 80% of crypto exchanges won't survive MiCA as deadline nears
OKX Europe CEO Ghoos said 80% of exchanges won't survive MiCA as ESMA forces unlicensed firms to cease EU operations by July 1.
Ripple CEO Accused Jamie Dimon of Lying About CLARITY Act And Called Out $20Bn Reason Why
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse went directly at JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon on Fox Business Wednesday, accusing him of ‘intentional misrepresentation’ over the CLARITY Act, the pending Senate legislation that would establish a comprehensive…
Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Crypto Traders
Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders, covering major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP.
Dropee Set to Debut on Major Crypto Exchanges
Dropee is a popular tap-to-earn game on Telegram. It is set to list its native token on several major cryptocurrency exchanges. These exchanges include Binance, OKX, and MEXC. The listing is scheduled for November 30, 2024, according to Decentralized…
Gemini to Close All Customer Accounts in Canada by the end of 2024
In a significant move, Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has announced that it will close all customer accounts in Canada by December 31, 2024. This decision comes as a response to the evolving regulatory landscape in…
HTX Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for Faster, Cheaper Transactions
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency industry, HTX, a leading Bitcoin and crypto exchange, has announced the integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its platform. This strategic partnership with IBEX aims to enhance transaction speeds…
German Government’s Bitcoin Sell-Off Sparks Political Backlash
The German government’s ongoing sale of its substantial Bitcoin holdings has ignited a wave of criticism from local politicians, who argue that the move is both economically short-sighted and strategically flawed. Since June 19, the German government has…
Nigeria’s SEC Sets 30-Day Deadline for Crypto Exchanges and Digital Asset Traders to Re-register
In a significant move to regulate the burgeoning digital asset market, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a directive to all cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset traders operating within the country. They have been given…