Singapore-based crypto exchange, Huobi, will be launching a subsidiary called Huobi Mena in Dubai. The new center will become a regional headquarters as Huobi goes on to its expansion drive in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia according to a recent blog post. The blockchain ecosystem, according to Huobi Mena co-founder Mohit Davar, will…
ErisX, a crypto exchange has completed a Series B funding round with support from leading firms including Bitmain, ConsenSys, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, and Monex Group. ErisX Will Operate as Crypto Futures Exchange, Clearing Organization, and Spot Market The crypto trading platform, with a pending license as a clearing organization with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission…
The heat has been on crypto exchange KuCoin recently after a Reddit user called them out on Reddit regarding funds being held on the exchange. The user had first taken to Reddit to vent their frustrations in an open letter to CEO Johnny Lyu after making no progress with its customer support representatives. According to…
bitFlyer, a Tokyo-based crypto exchange, reported a 750 million yen loss for the financial year 2019.The deficit surfaced due to weaker-than-expected sales and return-on-investment, according to the firm’s business report.Bitcoin’s massive drop in the second half of 2019, as well as strict local regulations, further maximized bitFlyer’s losses.Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer lost about 750 million…
This year has had more than its fair share of scandals involving crypto exchanges and their shady owners. It seems that they are not finished yet as reports are emerging of another exchange boss doing a runner with the keys to the crypto wallets on a relatively unknown Asian exchange. Crypto Exchange IDAX CEO ‘Missing’…
Crypto exchange Gemini has added support for popular meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) amid growing interest. Gemini announced that it has now supports SHIB in addition to a few new defi, metaverse, infrastructure, and data management tokens. Related Reading | Shiba Inu Beats Out Cardano, Dogecoin On Top 10 Watch-Listed Tokens The exchange’s new addition comes…
According to a recent report, the stock exchange in the Philippines is targeting to be the forerunner of cryptocurrency trading in the country. Once the SEC and financial regulators give their go-ahead guidelines, the stock exchange plans to kick-start the plan. It seems that the Philippine Stock Exchange has been waiting for this approval and…
John Culifferthe, Bank of England’s Deputy Governor, discouraged crypto’s use in the UK’s finance system. He announced earlier that although cryptocurrencies are becoming more supported within United Kingdom’s financial system, they aren’t a significant threat. However, he also recommended that enhanced regulations should be enforced as digital currencies constantly expand. Related Reading | New To Bitcoin?…
As Ethereum (ETH) trades slightly above $4,300, some crypto analysts opine that the cryptocurrency’s current trend shows enough structural health. However, they also caution that a lack of funding rates across exchanges means low demand for ETH, which may limit its breakout momentum. Ethereum’s Latest Rally Shows Structural Strength According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post…
Data from multiple blockchain trackers shows that Coinbase has drastically cut its XRP holdings, a move that has taken many crypto investors by surprise. Analysts say such a huge reduction points to large outflows from institutional investors, but others have gone further by alleging manipulation. However, pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan has poured cold water on…