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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes lambasted the U.S. government's treatment of Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), as "absurd." The punitive measures taken against Binance, including a record $4.3 billion fine, highlight an arbitrary and disproportionate...

OKX on Monday announced the launch of its crypto exchange and Web3 wallet services in Brazil to offer traders a platform for trading a wide array of cryptocurrencies, along with options such as staking rewards and DeFi integrations. The platform will support Brazilian Real (BRL...

Over 130 Hong Kong citizens have fallen prey to a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud, losing a staggering HK$120 million (US$15.4 million). The victims expressed frustration, stating that the Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) identification of the involved platform, Hounax, as...

The cryptocurrency market has been in a state of flux following the recent news surrounding Binance and Changpeng Zhao's resignation as CEO. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is priced at $37,346.50, up 4.46%. Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) is priced at $2,070.85, up 7.11%. Also Read: ...

Crypto exchange OKX has applied for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) license in Hong Kong, positioning its Hong Kong branch, OKX Hong Kong FinTech, at the forefront of the city's efforts to become a key cryptocurrency hub in the region. The application, submitted on Nov. 16, is...

Blockchain experts recently delved into the complexities and opportunities of harnessing blockchain data in today's market and discussed the challenges of handling fragmented blockchain data across numerous global exchanges last week at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets...

Taiwanese trading firm Kronos Research reported unauthorized access to some of its API keys, leading to an estimated loss of over $25 million. The breach, which occurred over the weekend, prompted a temporary halt in trading activities as the firm conducted a thorough investigation....

UBS (NYSE: UBS) announced an update for its wealthy clients. What Happened: The bank's clients in Hong Kong — those with more than $2 million in investable assets — will be able to invest in cryptocurrency ETFs, Yahoo Finance reports. The move is in alignment with China's steps...

Crypto observers expect a significant uptrend in altcoins, particularly focusing on a "rage pump" for certain digital assets. The term "rage pump" used by pseudonymous analyst Bluntz refers to a rapid and significant increase in the price of a cryptocurrency. This development...

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange announced its plans to include a crypto trading facility in the next couple of years. Industry titans BlackRock, DTCC, OCC, State Street, Société Générale, Hedera, Citi, BMO, Northern Trust, ...

Circle Internet Financial, the firm behind the widely used USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) stablecoin, is reportedly exploring a transition into a publicly traded company as early as 2024. Insiders who have elected to remain unnamed due to the private nature of their disclosures indicate the company...

Kazakhstan’s authorities have confirmed the blocking of the website of Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the world’s second-largest crypto exchange. Kazakhstan Blocks Coinbase: The block is a direct response to the company’s operations, which are said to contradict the nation’s...

Steven McClurg is optimistic the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might greenlight a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near term, possibly heralding a significant influx of investment dollars. McClurg is the chief investment officer at Valkyrie, which...

Altcoins and the Tron (CRYPTO: TRON) network are the preferred avenue for deposits and withdrawals over major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), data shows. That's the case in at least one jurisdiction. In South Korea, DeSpread Research shows that...

Social trading platform Alpha Impact introduced copy trading for Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) futures, with the platform now being recognized as an official broker partner. This announcement is timely, considering the growing interest in digital assets and their future potential, a topic that will be...