Exclusive Articles - Cryptonews (Page 211)

Major Exchanges Look to Reignite S Korean Crypto Market

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges appear to be cautiously returning their focus to domestic customers – with major platforms looking to bolster their security networks and begin large-scale marketing activities for the first time since the government was poised to shut them down.This...

, by Tim Alper

How “Goldman Sachs for Crypto” Performs on Stock Exchange?

Galaxy Digital, the merchant bank dedicated to digital assets that was founded by former Wall Street banker Mike Novogratz earlier this year, had a bumpy first month on a stock exchange. The company was listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto, Canada, on August 1 this year, making it one of...

, by Fredrik Vold

Major Indian Crypto Exchange Shutting Down

Zebpay, one of India’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is closing down amidst the country’s tight reins on exchanges and banks that work with them. The exchange writes in a blog post that, “The curb on bank accounts has crippled our, and our customers’, ability to transact...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Binance Tests Its First Fiat-Crypto Exchange in Uganda, Zambia Warns

There has been mixed news for African cryptocurrency enthusiasts so far this week – as Uganda welcomed news of the opening of exchange platform Binance, while Zambia’s central bank issued a firm warning against the risks of crypto trading.Binance Uganda launched its website on October...

, by Tim Alper

US Sees Nationwide Crackdown on Crypto by SEC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly launched a nationwide crackdown on what it deems to be potential misconduct involving cryptocurrencies. According to three undisclosed sources who spoke with Politico, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations...

, by Fredrik Vold

There Shall Be a Reckoning: Paying for Crypto Hype Crimes

Since the biggest wave of the crypto hype seems to have passed (other than checking whether Bitcoin is dead), it seems that ‘tis the season of paying for the sins committed at the peak of the hype train. The authorities are now cracking down on what is judged to be bad practice, like the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Expert: ‘Regulations Will Help Spark Mexican Crypto Boom’

One of Mexico’s top fintech lawyers says cryptocurrencies will be commonplace in Mexico “by 2020 or 2021,” as the popularity of Bitcoin and altcoins grows in the country – and the government continues with a progressive approach to regulation.State-run media outlet Notimex...

, by Tim Alper

Japan: Hacked Exchange Sale Confirmed, Self-regulation Approved

Tech Bureau, the operator of Japanese exchange platform Zaif, has confirmed it will transfer all of its cryptocurrency operations to Osaka-based financial services company Fisco by November 21.The platform, which was the subject of a crippling USD 63 million hack in September, had recently been...

, by Tim Alper

Bitfinex Users Struggle with Fiat Withdrawal

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is reportedly leaving its customers disgruntled: some of them have been waiting for weeks to withdraw their fiat, without a solution in sight. Meanwhile, the exchange officially claims that the withdrawals have been going on smoothly and “without the slightest...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Seoul Postpones ICO Ruling Amid Market Drop

The chairman of South Korea’s National Policy Committee has stated that a parliamentary debate on the country’s controversial ICO (Initial Coin Offering) ban could take place next month – and says Seoul will likely make its position clear on the matter in December, rather than...

, by Tim Alper

Binance Closing Off Some Accounts Without Explanation

Biggest cryptocurrency exchange by 24 hour volume with fees, Binance, seems to be shutting off some user accounts without any prior warning and explanation. Users seem to be mostly affected by geographical location, as most of the complains come from users from Romania, Serbia or Bosnia and...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

DataDash on Bitcoin: “It Was Like a Slap in the Face”

This article was originally published by our French franchise partner fr.cryptonews.com. __________Nicholas Merten, a.k.a DataDash, is a young entrepreneur with libertarian ideas and one of the most popular YouTubers in the crypto industry with over 315,000 subscribers. Here is what he has to say...

, by David Nathan

Fallout Continues in Wake of USD 63m Hack

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif has announced that hackers made away with more than first thought in last week’s attack – the timing of which could not have been worse for the country’s beleaguered crypto exchanges. Zaif operator Tech Bureau released a statement saying that...

, by Tim Alper

Colombia Crypto Developments Coming Thick and Fast

Colombian cryptocurrency enthusiasts saw out an eventful end to September: The country’s biggest star embraced crypto currencies, as lawmakers debated imposing regulations and taxes, and the country’s biggest exchange pleaded for an end to a banking freeze-out.James Rodriguez, Golden...

, by Tim Alper

Mexico Crypto Laws Wins Int’l Praise – and Warnings

The head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and former governor of the Mexican central bank has warned Mexico “not to rest on its laurels” after international government tech experts lauded the country’s decision to introduce cryptocurrency and fintech...

, by Tim Alper

BCEX Set to Open in S Korea, Gov’t Offers Glimmer of ICO Hope

Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange platform BCEX is set to open a branch in South Korea in December this year.Per a media outlets Market News and eDaily, the company, which is 16th in the world by the 24-hour trading volume, is planning a pre-launch event and range of marketing activities ahead...

, by Tim Alper

Exclusives (Page 211)

Cryptonews in numbers