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BitFlyer acquires FTX Japan, plans to launch crypto ETFs

DIGIT — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:24:15 +0000

The acquisition could be another step towards the first spot crypto ETF launching in Japanese markets.

Bitflyer Takes Over FTX’s Defunct Japanese Unit: NHK

DIGIT — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:23:33 +0000

According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the business. Bitflyer Acquires Bankrupt FTX Japan, Local Report Claims On June 20, 2024, NHK reported that Japan’s Bitflyer acquired the now-defunct Japanese unit of FTX. […]

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Japanese exchange BitFlyer to acquire FTX Japan

DIGIT — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:10:03 +0000

FTX Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of the collapsed FTX exchange, is preparing to return with a new owner after repaying its customers in 2023.

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bitFlyer adopts crypto deposit limits to comply with Travel Rule

DIGIT — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:41:24 +0000

While adopting restrictions on transactions between exchanges, bitFlyer still supports transactions to and from self-custody wallets like MetaMask.

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Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report

DIGIT — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:25:15 +0000

None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan’s Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC.

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Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’

DIGIT — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:51 +0000

On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is described as an “industry-driven solution” developed to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule. There are currently 18 crypto firms that have joined TRUST so […]

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13 Crypto Exchanges Custody 7% of the Crypto Economy, Coinbase Dominates With $56.2B AUM

DIGIT — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:05:24 +0000

As 2022 begins, 13 different cryptocurrency exchange platforms have more than a billion dollars each in digital currencies held in reserves. Between all 13 trading platforms, the group of exchange platforms hold a whopping $165.25 billion worth of bitcoin, ethereum, and tether. 13 Crypto Exchanges Hold a Billion or More in Crypto Equalling Over $165 […]

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5 Crypto Exchanges Custody 1.6 Million Bitcoin or Close to 8% of the Capped Supply

DIGIT — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:30:02 +0000

As of December 12, around 90% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist is in circulation today, and the top five exchanges hold 1.6 million bitcoin. The bitcoin holdings on Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, Kraken, and Okex combined represent 7.96% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap. The bitcoin held by Coinbase is a whopping […]

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As the Crypto Economy Nears $3 Trillion, Top 10 Crypto Exchanges Hold Over $206B, More Than 7%

DIGIT — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:35:04 +0000

The crypto economy has come awfully close to nearing the $3 trillion handle as far as the value of all 10,000+ crypto assets is concerned. Today, crypto market aggregation sites show the entire crypto-economy at $2.756 trillion is worth more than the value of Apple’s market cap at $2.467. Furthermore, the top ten crypto-asset exchanges, […]

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Bitcoin extends slide below $43K as Binance’s BTC stash grows to May-crash levels

DIGIT — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:38:18 +0000

Bitcoin has been leaving Coinbase’s wallets in 2021 while BTC exchange reserves on Binance tell a different story.

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