Category: Exchanges
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Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Coinsuper Shifts Focus to Institutional Investors
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsuper is reportedly shifting its focus from retail traders to institutional investors. This is the latest example of how regulations and trading volumes moving to OTC platforms are impacting the business strategies of crypto exchanges. Also Read: University of Michigan Endowment Backs Crypto Venture Capital Fund Coinsuper Exchange Pivots Focus Coinsuper,…
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Thailand Greenlights Japanese Exchange to Operate 4 Crypto Businesses
The Thai government has issued four licenses to a new crypto exchange. Prior to this, only existing exchanges that were in business before the country’s crypto regulation took effect were approved. The first licensed new exchange in Thailand is a subsidiary of a regulated Japanese exchange, Bitpoint. Also read: SEC Chair Explains Key Upgrades Needed…
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Liechtenstein Bank Creates Cryptocurrency Trading Platform for Institutional Investors
A private bank in Liechtenstein has established a cryptocurrency trading platform for institutional investors. Balzers-based Bank Frick will offer the service through its new subsidiary DLT Markets AG. Also read: Irish Auctioneer to Sell off 315 BTC Seized by Belgian Police Investors to Gain Access to Multiple Cryptocurrency Markets According to a statement released by the…
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Exmo Opens Branch in Turkey
Digital asset exchange Exmo, a leading crypto trading platform in Eastern Europe, has recently registered a subsidiary in Turkey. The company is setting up an office in Istanbul, the financial capital of the country situated on the Bosphorus. Also read: Lithuania Central Bank’s Policy Update Opens the Door for Crypto Payments Traders Offered Pairs With…
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Coinflex Launches Physically Delivered Cryptocurrency Futures Exchange
Coinflex has now launched its physically delivered cryptocurrency futures exchange. The new Hong Kong-based leveraged trading platform is a spin-off from one of the United Kingdom’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinfloor. Also Read: In the Daily: Elon Musk Talks Bitcoin, Shanghai’s Fudan University, Xdat Exchange Coinflex Exchange Is Now Online Coinflex, a physically delivered cryptocurrency futures…
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Coinbase Acquires Cryptocurrency Surveillance Company Neutrino
Coinbase has acquired the cryptocurrency surveillance company Neutrino, whose team will be joining the American exchange’s European operation. The Milan, Italy-based startup develops blockchain intelligence platforms for crypto companies as well as law enforcement agencies. Also Read: Survey: ‘Blockchain’ Was Most Overrated Buzzword of 2018 Coinbase Acquires Neutrino Coinbase, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced…
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Regulators Explain Why Bitcoin Futures Are Easier to Approve Than Bitcoin ETFs
Commissioners of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have come together to discuss their regulatory approaches to bitcoin futures contracts and bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The two regulators are also open to collaborating on their oversight of crypto investment products. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing,…
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Markets Update: Crypto Traders Still Uncertain After a Week of Consolidation
Cryptocurrency markets are once again riding a long period of consolidation as the last seven days has failed to show any meaningful moves. During our last markets update, digital asset values spiked considerably, gaining billions in one hour on Feb. 8. But a week later cryptocurrencies have offset those gains and most markets have been…
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Coinify Adds BCH and Rebrands Its Trading Platform
Coinify, the Copenhagen-based cryptocurrency exchange and payments provider, has announced the introduction of three new virtual currencies to its buy and sell platform. Users can now purchase bitcoin cash (BCH) plus altcoins XLM and BSV directly with bank transfer or credit card. Also read: Heavy Borrowers and Near-Failed States Likely To Drive Hyperbitcoinization Coinify Users Can…
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Localbitcoins to Introduce New User Verification Rules
Peer-to-peer crypto exchange Localbitcoins is preparing to implement updated requirements for the identity verification of its users. The company recently revealed it’s cooperating with regulatory agencies in Finland on the implementation of the latest EU anti-money laundering rules. Also read: 3 Technical Proposals for Increasing Bitcoin’s Privacy P2P Exchange Localbitcoins Advising Finnish Regulators In a…