Coinbase International, the international trading arm of Coinbase, has announced that it has set leverage limits to 10X on its perpetual futures contracts. This upgrade allows users to execute more efficient trading strategies. However, new transactions are only permitted at leverage rates set out in its Default Initial Margin (DIM) rules. The company has also […]
A United States court has ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a case involving Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon. The court granted summary judgment for the SEC on Count IV of the Amended Complaint, which pertains to the defendants’ unregistered offers and sales of LUNA and MIR […]
Japan-based brokerage firm Monex Group has announced its plans to acquire a majority stake in 3iQ Digital Holdings, a Canada-based asset manager and crypto exchange. Monex cited 3iQ’s experience in listing the first spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in North America as a key reason for the acquisition. The move is part of Monex’s […]
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has proposed a draft bill aimed at regularizing cryptocurrency holdings as part of his economic and political reform agenda. The bill, titled the ‘Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines,’ introduces an asset regularization scheme that offers tax incentives to individuals declaring crypto assets, regardless of their […]
In a significant move, India’s Finance Ministry has issued compliance show-cause notices to nine major offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, including industry giants like Binance, Huobi, and Kucoin. The government accuses these platforms of operating illegally within the country’s borders without adhering to local money laundering laws.The notices demand an explanation for their non-compliance with the established […]
The Levana perpetual swap protocol, operating on the Osmosis blockchain, recently suffered a significant exploit, resulting in a loss of $1.14 million. Over a 13-day period, an unauthorized party managed to drain more than $1.1 million from Levana’s liquidity pools, causing a loss of 10% of the protocol’s liquidity. The exploit was a result of […]
The growing Web3 market presents challenges in compliance and risk management for companies operating in the blockchain industry. With the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the increasing security risks, there is a critical need for robust compliance solutions.The regulatory landscape for crypto assets is constantly evolving, with different approaches taken by jurisdictions worldwide. The […]
In a move to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued show cause notices to nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) service providers for allegedly violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. The targeted firms, located in Seychelles, Cayman Islands, and Switzerland, include popular platforms such as Kucoin, […]
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted final approval for Celsius Mining Company’s restructuring plan. The plan involves the creation of a new public company focused on bitcoin mining, with $225 million in funding and the transfer of specific mining assets. The court also approved modifications to the […]
Matthias Geissbühler, the investment chief at Raiffeisen, leads clients through the stock market during the week. However, on Saturdays, he takes on a different role as singer-songwriter Matt, showcasing his new album to the audience. In an interview with finews.ch, Geissbühler discusses his passion for music and the parallels he sees between music and investing.The […]
