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Binance Resumes Operations in India with New Compliance Measures

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is back on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India after a seven-month ban imposed by local authorities for operating “illegally” in the country. This comes after the exchange fulfilled its compliance requirements by registering with India’s Financial Intelligence

August 15, 2024 2 mins read

WazirX Nears Completion of Trade Balance Restoration Post-Hack

The massive cyberattack on WazirX that took place on July 18 has cast a long shadow over the Indian crypto community. The breach, which resulted in a $230 million loss, has shaken the confidence of Indian crypto users, prompting renewed scrutiny of exchange security and the safety of users’ funds.

August 13, 2024 2 mins read

Binance Added to List of Venezuela Censorship Amid Political Unrest

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance was banned in Venezuela due to the presidential disputes. In the past few weeks, the nation has banned several prominent platforms including Elon Musk founded X. The Binance ban occurred on Friday, following which the anti-censorship organization, “VE sin Filtro” reported it on

August 12, 2024 2 mins read

India Demands $86 Million from Binance for GST Non-Compliance

India’s Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has issued a show cause notice to Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The notice demands a payment of ₹722 crore ($86 million) in Goods and Services Tax (GST), marking a pivotal move in the regulation of the

August 6, 2024 2 mins read

BingX Introduces BingX Labs to Support Crypto Startups

The leading cryptocurrency exchange, BingX, has unveiled BingX Labs, its new investment division planned to fuel the growth of digital asset startups. This initiative comes at a time of increasing optimism within the crypto market, highlighted by a surge in investment and heightened participation from traditional financial players. BingX Labs

August 1, 2024 1 min read

BitForex Approved to Reopen Withdrawals After 5-Month Suspension

After a five-month suspension, triggered by a significant investigation, cryptocurrency exchange BitForex has announced it will soon allow users to withdraw their assets. This decision follows the detention of the BitForex team by Jiangsu Province authorities in China on February 23rd, which led to a halt in operations and concerns

July 20, 2024 2 mins read

Former Aussie BitConnect Promoter Convicted for Unauthorized Services

Australian Defunct platform BitConnect’s former promoter was convicted on Friday at a District Court in Wales, Sydney. John Bigatton was found guilty of providing unlicensed financial advice during the span of August 2017 to January 2018. He is currently sentenced to a three years of ‘good behavior recognizance’ and a

July 15, 2024 2 mins read

Binance Makes Final Push to Sell Majority Stake in GOPAX

The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, is reportedly finalizing negotiations with Megazone, a South Korean cloud service provider, to sell its ownership stake in Gopax.  According to the South Korean local news report, this move is part of Binance’s strategy to enhance its governance structure in response to regulatory requirements

July 11, 2024 1 min read

Is Binance US Ready for a Protracted Legal Battle with the SEC?

Binance US, the American arm of the giant cryptocurrency exchange, is prepared for an extended legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company emphasizes its commitment to regulatory compliance while criticizing the SEC’s approach to enforcement. Despite a prolonged 11-month discovery process, the US entity claims that

July 2, 2024 1 min read

OKX Hit by Major Outflows Amid Security Breach Rumors

OKX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is currently facing capital outflows amid recent rumors of security breaches. Data from Defillama reveals that OKX has seen outflows of over $204 million in the past 24 hours and $633 million over the past week, surpassing the outflows of other exchanges. In

June 11, 2024 2 mins read