Bitget, a top cryptocurrency derivatives and copy trading platform, has announced mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements coming into effect starting September 1, 2023. All new users will be required to complete KYC verification upon registration, while existing clients will have a grace period until September 30. The KYC requirements are intended to improve security […]
Binance.US, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a new partnership with MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payments company, to enable customers to purchase the US dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT). This comes two months after the exchange switched to a cryptocurrency-only platform after failing to get any banking partner.The Securities and Exchange Commission had sued the exchange and its […]
Binance.US has responded to regulatory pressure by transitioning to a crypto-only exchange, replacing USD with USDT as its base asset. To facilitate transactions, the platform has introduced an enhanced Buy & Sell Crypto feature via its mobile app, which enables customers to transact with over 150 supported cryptocurrencies using USDT. Additionally, Binance.US has partnered with […]
Binance.US, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a new partnership with MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payments company, to enable customers to purchase the US dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT). This comes two months after the exchange switched to a cryptocurrency-only platform after failing to get any banking partner.The breakdown with its banking partners resulted in the exchange’s fiat […]
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, is facing allegations of operational ties in Russia, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Despite Binance’s confirmation of a reduction in its Russian operations to comply with European Union sanctions, data suggests that the exchange still has a persistent ruble trading presence on its platform. This […]
Cookielabs, a Swiss-based firm, is set to revolutionize the cryptocurrency trading landscape with its new platform. This platform combines the best features of Centralized Exchanges (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), offering traders an unparalleled experience. It provides users with in-depth research, cutting-edge analytics, and reliable trading.The anticipation surrounding this platform is high, and its public […]
John Reed Stark, a former SEC enforcement official, has been vocal for months about his speculation that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is about to take action against Binance. His latest claim is based on a Wall Street Journal report that reveals the exchange’s connections with sanctioned banks and its involvement in large-scale ruble-to-crypto […]
Binance.US, a crypto exchange, has recently partnered with MoonPay, a payment startup, to provide customers with an alternative means to convert dollars into cryptocurrencies. This collaboration comes after the exchange has encountered many legal and financial obstacles due to heightened regulatory scrutiny, which has prevented customers from depositing or withdrawing dollars for over a month.MoonPay […]
BlockFi, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, is attempting to block FTX and Three Arrows Capital (3AC) from retrieving hundreds of millions of dollars to pay back their creditors. BlockFi claims that FTX misappropriated $5 billion of the loan it provided and that BlockFi’s creditors should not be pushed to the back of the line. FTX also […]
Balancer, a DeFi lending pioneer, recently received a vulnerability report that found over 100 of its V2 pools were at risk. The team quickly secured over 80% of the funds, but roughly $10 million remains at risk. To protect users, Balancer created an Emergency SubDAO that paused the pools and allowed users to only withdraw […]
