Cryptocurrency Exchange

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has identified Ireland as its principal center for EU operations and regulatory affairs. What Happened: The crypto exchange has forwarded its licensing application to the Central Bank of Ireland in preparation for the move, CNBC reported. The decision aligns with the...

A survey conducted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's School of Business and Management shows a notable uptick in skepticism toward crypto investments among the Hong Kong populace. This shift in public sentiment is noteworthy as the global discourse around digital assets...

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit on Monday announced that it has gained preliminary consent from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to provide digital payment token services within the city-state. As the digital currency landscape continues to evolve globally, such advancements...

Continuing her testimony in the ongoing trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison on Thursday revealed intricate details about the crypto exchange's financial operations and relationships. During her testimony, Ellison confirmed that the company faced no...

Robert Quartly-Janeiro, Strategy Advisor at crypto exchange Bitrue, says America risks losing out on talent in the digital asset space due to regulatory uncertainties. In an interview with Benzinga, Quartly-Janeiro highlighted the advantages of cryptocurrency, emphasizing its ability to move money...

Caroline Ellison, a key figure associated with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and Alameda Research, on Tuesday testified that Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the platform, harbored aspirations of becoming the U.S. president. Ellison Says She Questioned Use Of Customer Funds In 2020:...

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the controversial co-founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTT), is underway with the initial phase of juror selection and assessment. This process, overseen by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, continued into its second day after some...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Prager Metis, the erstwhile auditor of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) accusing him of professional misconduct and non-compliance with the standards set by the Public Company Accounting...

O'Shares Investment Advisors chairman and renowned "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary recently shared insights about a new exchange that could potentially overshadow giants like Binance and FTX due to its regulatory compliance. What Happened: During an...

Several months before Genesis Global Holdco LLC halted deposits and eventually declared bankruptcy, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust Co. reportedly withdrew a significant sum from the lender. This move was part of an initiative by Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, to...

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) expressed strong concerns over SEC Chair Gary Gensler's perceived lack of transparency concerning his dealings with FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) and its co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. During a session with the U.S. House Financial Oversight Committee,...

Binance Holdings Ltd (CRYPTO: BNB) is exiting Russia after facing a probe over possible violations of sanctions imposed against Russia. What Happened: The crypto exchange announced the sale of its entire Russian operations to the newly formed exchange CommEX. Noah Perlman, Binance’s...

In a major move towards expanding its European footprint, crypto exchange Kraken has secured authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland as an E-Money Institution (EMI), while the Bank of Spain has recognized the digital assets provider as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)....

FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) founder Sam Bankman-Fried has once again sought a provisional release from detention during his ongoing trial. This development, garnering attention from the crypto community, is expected to be a topic of discussion at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets conference on Nov...

Binance has returned to the Belgian market. The crypto exchange decided to reopen registrations for Belgium's residents roughly three months after the country's financial watchdog, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), directed the platform to halt its virtual currency...