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Binance CEO Declines IPO or Fund Raising Needs Amid Regulatory Focus

Binance, one of the leading crypto exchanges, is currently being scrutinized internationally by regulators. However, the institution is not alone in its struggle as other leading firms such as Coinbase and Ripple have also faced challenges on the regulations front. Meanwhile, the crypto exchange despite the struggles has reported several

August 22, 2024 2 mins read

WazirX Laptops Were Not Compromised in $230M Hack, Confirmed

On August 19, WazirX announced that its systems and laptops were “not compromised” in the $230 million cyberattack fallout on July 18. The announcement follows a forensic investigation conducted by Mandiant Solutions, a Google subsidiary, which confirmed the integrity of the exchange’s equipment. According to the WazirX blog post, Mandiant

August 19, 2024 1 min read

Indian Man Kidnaps Two BitConnect Employees to Retrieve Losses

Cryptocurrency scams persistent over the past decade, often resurface from previous years for several reasons. For instance, the recent Mt.Gox payment of funds caused a stir in the market. The recent sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried for the FTX collapse is a similar example.  In the last week, a particular investor

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Bybit Acquires VASP License to Operate in Argentina

Bybit, a major player in the cryptocurrency arena, has officially set up operations in Argentina with its newly acquired Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license. This move signifies Bybit’s compliance with Argentina’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) regulations and highlights the nation’s forward-thinking stance on cryptocurrency regulation. In

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

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
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