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South Korea Implements Monitoring System for Crypto Transactions

A system to continuously monitor cryptocurrency exchanges for suspicious transactions has been created by South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). The FSS announced its collaboration with South Korean digital asset exchanges. In order to put up a mechanism for continuous monitoring of suspicious transactions on July 4. The Virtual Asset

July 4, 2024 2 mins read

Transactions Fees on KuCoin to Incur 7.5% VAT for Nigerian Users

The cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has stated that transaction fees will henceforth be subject to a 7.5% VAT. Those Nigerian users who have completed the KYC registration process will be hit by this new charge. The transaction fees, and not the overall transaction volume, will be subject to this VAT as

July 3, 2024 2 mins read

CoinDCX Expands into MENA Market With BitOasis Acquisition

CoinDCX, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in India, has expanded into the Middle Eastern and North African market by acquiring BitOasis, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Dubai. The cryptocurrency exchange has taken the first move toward its goal of expanding internationally with this. In August of last year, CoinDCX strategically invested

July 3, 2024 2 mins read

Robinhood Acquires AI Investment Copilot Pluto to Enhance Investor Tools

The purchase of Pluto has been disclosed by Robinhood, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market. Pluto is a revolutionary investment copilot powered by AI. In addition, the goal of this step is to improve the exchange’s products for individual investors by using powerful AI techniques. Therefore, consumers may now

July 1, 2024 2 mins read

FTX Creditors Granted Voting on Liquidation Plan by U.S Court

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has asked a US court to let creditors vote on the best liquidation plan, and the judge has granted their request. Despite earlier objections stating a reduction in asset payments, creditors of the collapsed exchange will vote on a liquidation plan. A liquidation plan put out

June 25, 2024 2 mins read

Binance Freezes $5.3M in Stolen Funds After $54M BtcTurk Hack

Following the latest hack on BtcTurk, Binance CEO Richard Teng has reiterated the exchange’s resolve to increase security and safeguard user funds. Binance has taken immediate action by freezing stolen assets that passed via its centralized exchange.  This shows that they are trying to help impacted users as much as

June 23, 2024 1 min read

Hong Kong Seeks Feedback on Web3 and Virtual Assets to Shape Legislation

The future of Web3 and the growth of the virtual assets sector is being discussed thematically, and members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, such as Johnny NG Kit-Chong, are currently seeking industry views in order to make legislative suggestions. The Legislative Council has reportedly formed a subcommittee. This is

June 23, 2024 2 mins read

Nigeria Updates Digital Asset Policies, Launches Compliance Program

Regulators in Nigeria have updated their policies on the issuance, offering, exchange, and custody of digital assets. The SEC announced its intention to revise these important rules in a public notice. A more thorough and adaptable regulatory framework, more suited to the intricacies of digital asset markets, is the goal

June 21, 2024 2 mins read

Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Reportedly Plans to Acquire FTX Japan

A key event is about to unfold as bitFlyer, a prominent Japanese crypto exchange, is slated to buy FTX Japan. Until today, details about the intention to acquire the local unit of the renowned but now insolvent FTX exchange remained undisclosed. Nonetheless, the arrangements for this transaction are nearing completion.

June 20, 2024 2 mins read

Crypto Exchange Binance Fined $2.2M by India’s FIU for Non-Compliance

Crypto exchange Binance has been fined $2.2 million by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of India. Binance is reportedly accused of failing to comply with local anti-money laundering (AML) standards, which is the reason for the penalty. For Binance, already beset by convoluted international financial rules, this new development poses

June 20, 2024 2 mins read