Regulation
Coinbase obtains Singapore’s Major Payment Institutions license
The Major Payment Institution license from Singapore’s central bank allows the exchange to expand its digital payment token services in the Lion City.
Zoltan Vardai
Lens
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
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Altcoins
Back from the dead: Can FTX stage a comeback?
The prospect of FTX's return to the competitive exchange landscape is being keenly watched by stakeholders, reflecting on its meteoric rise, groundbreaking approach, and tumultuous fall.
Kari McMahon
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Regulation
Hong Kong may tighten enforcement amidst JPEX scandal, says former SFC official
The JPEX scandal sheds light on the vulnerabilities in Hong Kong's crypto marketplace, prompting reflection on regulatory safeguards as the city aspires to be a global digital asset hub, former SFC regulator Angelina Kwan says.
Maha Shah
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Regulation
U.S. SEC denied immediate access to Binance.US software
A U.S. federal judge has denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission immediate access to Binance.US’ software, in response to the regulator’s motion demanding more detailed information from Binance and greater availability of its executives for depositions.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Regulation
JPEX crypto exchange shuts trading amid Hong Kong regulator probe
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange JPEX is shutting trading its platform amid a probe by the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission that said the firm was operating as an unlicensed entity, according to media reports.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Bitcoin News
Bitcoin, Ether extend losses; G20 eyes global crypto regulation
Bitcoin started the week below US$26,000 while Ether dropped to US$1,611. Toncoin and XRP lead losers in the last 24 hours.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Regulation
India’s G20 presidency has failed to advance global crypto governance, ex-finance secretary says
With nine months under its G20 presidency belt, India's approach to cryptocurrency governance remains static. Amid regulatory ambiguity, the nation's crypto industry struggles to cope with stringent tax rules.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Altcoins
All top 10 cryptos fall except Dogecoin, as boost from Grayscale ETF ruling fades
Bitcoin, Ether and most other top 10 cryptos dropped on Thursday after a Wednesday rally on news of Grayscale receiving a favorable ruling against the SEC.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
India’s CoinSwitch crypto exchange fires 44 employees as trading volumes drop
CoinSwitch, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange backed by Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital, has laid off 44 employees from its customer support team due to a drop in customer queries with falling trading volumes.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Regulation
Hong Kong grants SEBA Bank in-principle approval for crypto trading
The Hong Kong branch of SEBA Bank has received an in-principle approval from regulators to provide virtual asset trading services in the jurisdiction.
Tom Zuo
