Category: Exchange

  • The Daily: Nexo to Pay Interest on Stablecoins, Startups Launch Bank Services

    The Daily: Nexo to Pay Interest on Stablecoins, Startups Launch Bank Services

    In this edition of The Daily, we cover Nexo’s recent decision to pay interest on stablecoin holdings, as well as a project by two Swiss cryptocurrency companies to offer exchange and custodial solutions for financial institutions that handle digital assets. We also look at Bitfinex’s newly updated app for “on-the-go” traders.  Also read: Security Startup Raises…

  • South Korea Cracks Down on Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Funds

    South Korea Cracks Down on Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Funds

    South Korean financial regulators are cracking down on unauthorized cryptocurrency funds. In particular, one crypto fund launched by a local exchange is reportedly being investigated. The exchange claims no wrongdoing as its token activities were carried out overseas, but has promptly canceled its plan to launch a second fund. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into…

  • Coincheck Reports Deepening Losses of $5.3 Million in Third Quarter

    Coincheck Reports Deepening Losses of $5.3 Million in Third Quarter

    Coincheck reported a pre-tax loss of 588 million yen (US $5.3 million) for the third quarter of 2018, the Japanese exchange’s second consecutive quarterly loss since hackers pilfered $530 million in January. That’s an increased deficit of 130 percent from the 259 million yen ($2.3 million) loss the previous quarter. Also Read: French Business School Fees…

  • Rumors of Exit Scam Swirl as Maplechange Loses Funds in Hack

    Rumors of Exit Scam Swirl as Maplechange Loses Funds in Hack

    Maplechange, a small Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, has ceased operations following the purported theft of all the funds it was holding. Despite promises of an investigation into the matter, many have accused the exchange of attempting to stage an exit scam. Also Read: Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law Canadian Exchange Drained of Holdings…

  • The Daily: Coinbase Reportedly Cuts Staff, Telegram Loses Appeal Against Ban

    The Daily: Coinbase Reportedly Cuts Staff, Telegram Loses Appeal Against Ban

    In this edition of The Daily, we cover reports that the U.S. exchange Coinbase has laid off some of its remote workforce. We also look at news that Bitfury is considering holding an initial public offering like Bitmain. Also, a court in Moscow has reject an appeal against the ban imposed on the popular messenger…

  • Exchanges Roundup: UK MP Quits Ironx After Four Days, Daily OTC Volume Estimated at $250M

    Exchanges Roundup: UK MP Quits Ironx After Four Days, Daily OTC Volume Estimated at $250M

    In recent news regarding cryptocurrency exchanges, a member of the British Parliament has quit his role with a cryptocurrency exchange just four days after joining the company, analysts have estimated the daily volume of the over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency markets to be $250 million, and Poloniex’s new terms of use have banned residents of Germany, China, Pakistan,…

  • Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors

    Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors

    In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. We also look at a recent warning by the South Korean financial regulator about virtual currency investments, as well as a call by the CEO of U.S.…

  • Indian Police Seize Unocoin’s ATM, Arrest Two Founders

    Indian Police Seize Unocoin’s ATM, Arrest Two Founders

    One week after Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin announced the launch of its ATM, local police have reportedly seized the machine and arrested two founders of the company, including the CEO. Police say the machine was set up without approval. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Several Items Seized Indian police have seized…

  • Regulations Roundup: Investors Not Protected in China, Albania to Regulate

    Regulations Roundup: Investors Not Protected in China, Albania to Regulate

    In recent regulatory news, a court in China’s Futian District has ruled that cryptocurrency investments are not protected by law, Albania’s government has indicated that it intends to develop a regulatory framework for crypto, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has published a memorandum from a recent meeting pertaining to the proposed Vaneck…

  • PR: trade.io Effectively Contains Breach of Cold Storage Wallet and Protects TIO Holders

    PR: trade.io Effectively Contains Breach of Cold Storage Wallet and Protects TIO Holders

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. The trade.io security team was alerted to a large transaction…