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Atani Secures $6 Million in Funding Eyeing Rapid Growth and Global Expansion Plans

Atani, a crypto fintech startup based in Spain, has successfully concluded a $6 million investment round. Cometa, a venture capital firm based in Mexico, spearheaded the round, which also included participation from JME Ventures, Conexo Ventures, and CDTI. The group of business angels included Web3 professionals like Neil Cunha-Gomes, Head of

October 24, 2023 2 mins read

Bitget Introduces MPC Wallet for Enhanced Crypto Security

Bitget, a crypto exchange and derivatives platform, has released a new wallet service that utilizes multiparty computation (MPC) to enhance security and handling of keys. The platform has used MPC to revamp private key and asset management since releasing their account abstraction wallet service driven by Ethereum scaling protocol Starknet

October 23, 2023 1 min read

FTX Reportedly Eyed Google and Blackrock Investments Before Collapse

In court documents presented on Thursday, it was revealed that FTX had approached BlackRock and Google about investing in the company when Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBFs) cryptocurrency exchange was on the brink of collapse. Can Sun, FTX’s former general counsel, testified in federal court, where federal prosecutors presented a spreadsheet kept

October 21, 2023 1 min read

Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Secures VASP License in Norway

Crypto exchange Bitpanda, recently received its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Norwegian authorities. Bitpanda joins an exclusive group of pioneering foreign firms in gaining this license. On October 19th, Bitpanda made public their successful application for a crypto license on Twitte­r. Bitpanda also has licenses in other

October 20, 2023 1 min read

Binance US No Longer Allows USD Withdrawal for Users

Binance US has implemented fundamental changes to its financial activities in the USA. The exchange is no longer allowing users to make direct withdrawals in US dollars as of this week. As stated in their revised terms of service, they will no longer let users withdraw USD without first converting

October 17, 2023 2 mins read

DEX Platform Uniswap Announces Charging 0.15% Swap Fee

Decentralized Crypto Exchange Uniswap, founded and led by CEO Hayden Adams, has stated on twitter that it would begin charging a 0.15% swap fee for select tokens beginning on October 17. Adams posted on twitter about how pleased he was with Uniswap’s efforts to displace “gatekeepers” and expand digital asset

October 17, 2023 1 min read

Hong Kong-based OSL Crypto Exchange Reportedly on Sale

OSL, a cryptocurrency platform owned by BC Technology Group Ltd. of Hong Kong, is reportedly offered for sale. The decision comes as the Hong Kong cryptocurrency market struggles with difficulties including low demand and regulation concerns. According to Bloomberg, citing individuals familiar with the situation, BC Technology has reportedly investigated

October 16, 2023 1 min read

Upbit Secures In-principal Approval for MPI License from Singapore’s MAS

Upbit Singapore received an in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Upbit’s foothold in Singapore’s flourishing crypto sector has been bolstered by the announcement. The MAS has given Upbit Singapore Pte. Ltd. an in-principle approval (IPA) for an MPI license, a

October 16, 2023 1 min read

Judge Addresses Multiple Pending Motions in Binance vs SEC Lawsuit

A significant hearing in the continuing legal battle between Binance, and the US SEC is likely to unfold today. The action has entered a pivotal point. And Judge Amy Jackson has issued several orders to clear outstanding motions. Including an amicus brief submitted by USDC issuer Circle. Multiple rulings clearing

October 12, 2023 2 mins read

Bitstamp Announces Canada Exit; Intends Restart in Future

According to Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA and the company’s worldwide chief commercial officer, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp intends to restart operations in Canada after suspending them early in 2024. Bitstamp has stated in a statement that it will stop serving Canadian clients as of January 8, 2024. Moreover,

October 11, 2023 2 mins read