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
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
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
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
The prominent OKX crypto exchange platform announced that it has launched its exchange services and Web3 wallet in the Netherlands. The platform made the statement on its X account on June 3, 2024. OKX currently renders services in over a hundred countries as stated in its website. OKX, formerly known
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in the US, has unveiled plans to include QCAD on its platform. This move aligns with Coinbase’s strategy to diversify its asset offerings, presenting users with a broader range of trading choices. Notably, QCAD stands out from previously listed altcoins as it is a
Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange, has been selected as a crucial infrastructure provider for BlackRock’s latest tokenized investment fund, according to announcements made by the exchange. We are excited to announce that Coinbase has been chosen as a key infrastructure provider for @BlackRock and @Securitize Tokenized Investment Fund. — Coinbase
In a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria, Binance Nigeria has come under intense scrutiny as it facilitated transactions exceeding $26 billion from unidentified sources within the past year. The digital assets platform, known for its peer-to-peer trading model, allows users to engage in buying and selling cryptocurrencies with
Binance Holdings Ltd., a major cryptocurrency exchange, faces significant legal repercussions in the United States. US prosecutors are strongly advocating for a federal judge in Seattle to approve a plea deal with Binance, which has admitted to serious violations including anti-money laundering and sanctions breaches. The plea deal involves Binance
The sentencing for the largest crypto exchange, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, on a money laundering charge, has been postponed until April 30, as per the announcement made by the Seattle Federal Court. Originally set for Feb. 23, the delay’s reasons remain undisclosed. Zhao’s sentencing has garnered
