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Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a futures exchange regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is preparing to introduce the first round-the-clock bitcoin and ethereum futures contracts, granting U.S. traders uninterrupted access to risk mitigation tools and market engagement. 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Set to Debut in US Markets These innovative instruments will function … Read more
Metrics reveal that since Jan. 1, 2025, approximately 121,000 BTC ($10.46B) and $1.74 billion in ETH have exited exchanges. 2025’s Liquidity Vanishing Act Withdrawing bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) from centralized trading platforms diminishes selling pressure by tightening accessible supply. This shift amplifies self-custody adoption, empowering users to secure assets in noncustodial wallets—bolstering ownership and … Read more
Binance is handing power to its users with a new governance system, allowing them to vote on token listings and delistings, reshaping market dynamics and transparency. Binance Unveils Community-Driven Token Governance System Crypto exchange Binance has introduced a new community-driven governance system for token listings, allowing users to have a direct say in listing and … Read more
The U.S. Secret Service, supported by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, dismantled sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex and froze $26 million in cryptoassets, authorities announced Friday. U.S. Secret Service, With Elliptic’s Aid, Dismantles Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Elliptic’s data revealed Garantex executed over $60 billion in transactions since the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions in … Read more
The U.S. Secret Service, collaborating with global law enforcement partners, confiscated the website of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency platform accused of enabling illegal financial activities. Previously sanctioned by the U.S. and EU for its alleged role in laundering funds, the exchange abruptly halted operations post-seizure and disclosed that Tether had immobilized $28 million in digital … Read more
Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has immobilized roughly $28 million in USDT tokens on Garantex, a cryptocurrency platform based in Russia. This measure corresponds with the European Union’s sanctions against Garantex, which allege ties to Russian governmental entities and illicit networks, particularly amid Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Garantex Warns Users: ‘All USDT in Russian … Read more
A meme coin scandal from a nation state, a record breaking exchange hack, and market volatility—last week was a crazy one. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Despite the LIBRA Scam and the Bybit Hack, … Read more
Bybit has successfully restored 77% of its assets under management (AUM) following a recent security incident, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and resilience. The exchange also reported strong trading activity, surpassing $40 billion in volume over the past two days, and enhanced its proof of reserves verification to ensure full collateralization of user funds. Bybit … Read more
While the cryptocurrency market is awash in dips and price volatility, some tokens have managed to snag the limelight, even as they drew a considerable amount of attention through the recent turbulence. This handful of tokens has been named and discussed far and wide, each for a set of compelling narratives that have surfaced through … Read more
Bybit stated its infrastructure was unaffected in the $1.4 billion security incident involving compromised developer machine credentials at Safe Wallet, which enabled unauthorized transactions. Bybit Confirms Systems Secure After Safe Wallet Attack A forensic investigation into the breach revealed that attackers from the Lazarus Group accessed Safe Wallet’s systems by stealing a developer’s credentials, according … Read more
