OkCoin, a leading digital asset platform for fiat and token trading headquartered in Beijing, has expanded its operation to Argentina and is about to do the same in other Latin America countries. Instiutional and retail customers are now able to exchange the Argentine peso for any cryptocurrency included in its offering. OkCoin Offers Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange…
As made quite apparent by the recent regulatory crackdown on 1Broker, a lesser-known crypto trading platform, centralized exchanges are becoming increasingly susceptible to external risks, like regulation and manipulation. Hence why many believe that secure, efficient, no frills attached decentralized exchanges (DEXs) can’t come fast enough. With a string of recent announcements, it has become…
In times gone by, any exchange breach or hack would have set shock-waves through the crypto community and sent markets plunging. It may be a sign of a maturing market but the aftermath of the Binance breach has not really been that bad for Bitcoin in the grand scheme of things. Bitcoin Price Reaction Within…
Thailand’s vibrant digital asset scene was shaken earlier this month when its most popular exchange unexpectedly announced an imminent closure. The news left crypto traders dazed and confused and fearing a wider crackdown from the military dominated government. A Dark Day For Thai Crypto September 2 was a dark day for the crypto industry in…
Nasdaq Vice President Joseph Christinat has confirmed that the exchange will launch Bitcoin Futures in the first half of 2019, pending regulatory approval from the CFTC. Traditional banking institutions have been increasingly open to including the emerging asset class. Nasdaq Bitcoin Futures Legitimizes Cryptocurrency Market, Says Market Analyst Nasdaq has been preparing the launch of Bitcoin…
Brazil’s largest independent brokerage is the latest example of a retail stock exchange to enter the cryptocurrency markets amidst a growing movement for stock exchanges to offer retail investors access to cryptocurrencies. Grupo XP, the owner of XP Investmentos SA, the largest independent brokerage in Brazil, announced that they would be moving into the cryptocurrency…
Bear market or not, Binance has been one of the crypto industry’s biggest shakers and movers in 2018. The exchange has undergone massive expansion both geographically and internally with a raft of new products and services. Chief Executive, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has rounded up the year and posted a few thoughts for the coming one.…
Binance Singapore has purportedly abruptly suspended a Bitcoin withdrawal from a trader using a wallet with a coin-mixing service, a harsh reminder that large exchanges aren’t the best place to hold coins if one values anonymity and accessibility. Binance Account Suspended Twitter user Catxolotl (@bittlecat) received a message from Binance Singapore informing them that their Bitcoin…
Thailand is rapidly becoming one of the most crypto friendly nations in Southeast Asia despite still being in the grips of a military dictatorship. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has plans to apply for a digital license which will enable it to operate a cryptocurrency exchange. Thai Bourse Eyes Crypto The SET is keen…
Winklevoss brother’s crypto exchange Gemini has recently partnered with the financial and infotech services arm of British Telecom in a deal that will open the doors to thousands of exchanges, brokers and fintech institutions. BT Cloud Broker Community Gets Crypto In a press release the British multinational telecommunications company announced that New York based leading…