Binance Fully Resumes EUR and GBP Deposits and Withdrawals via SEPA, Faster Payments

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has fully resumed EUR and GBP deposits and withdrawals via the SEPA payment network and Faster Payments Services (FPS). Binance is also offering all verified users zero fees for depositing EUR via SEPA and GBP via FPS to “celebrate the return of SEPA and FPS.” SEPA and FPS Back on Binance Cryptocurrency … Read more

South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine

Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny Withdrawals From Russia Several crypto trading platforms in South Korea, including the country’s largest, are banning access from … Read more

South African Crypto Exchange Valr Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding Round

South African cryptocurrency exchange Valr announced recently that it has raised $50 million in a Series B round led by Pantera Capital. The capital raise means Valr is now valued at a reported $240 million. Funds Raised to Finance Valr’s Expansion Into Other Markets The South African cryptocurrency exchange, Valr, recently announced that it raised … Read more

Ukraine Asks Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Accounts of All Russian Users — Major Exchanges Deny Request

The vice prime minister of Ukraine has asked all major cryptocurrency exchanges to freeze accounts of all Russian users. However, some crypto exchanges have already denied the request. Binance confirmed it is “not going to unilaterally freeze millions of innocent users’ accounts” while Kraken says it is “not really a viable business option for us.” … Read more

Ukraine Targets Russian Politicians’ Crypto Wallets as Russian Banks Are Cut From SWIFT

Ukraine is now trying to expose cryptocurrency wallets used by politicians in Moscow amid warnings that Russia may employ digital coins to circumvent sanctions. The initiative comes as western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT, the global interbank payments system. Government of Ukraine Seeks Info on Crypto Assets of Russian and Belarusian … Read more

Coinbase’s Trading Volume Grew 8.5 Times in 2021 — With 89 Million Verified Users

The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says the number of monthly transacting users on its platform rose to 11.4 million at the end of 2021, which was more than four times the previous year. In addition, Coinbase’s trading volume grew more than 8.5 times from the previous year, and the number of verified users has risen … Read more

Cash App’s Bitcoin Revenue Grew 119% in 2021, Gross Profit From BTC Rose 124%

Popular mobile payment platform Cash App, developed by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., generated $10 billion in bitcoin revenue and $218 million in bitcoin gross profit in 2021. Compared to the previous year, the bitcoin revenue increased 119% while gross profit rose 124%. Cash App’s Bitcoin Business Block Inc., formerly Square Inc., released its Q4 2021 … Read more

Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Exchange ‘Very Soon’

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is getting ready to launch a digital asset exchange. The president of the Thai bourse expects the country’s crypto regulator, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to approve the launch “very soon.” Stock Exchange of Thailand Prepares to Launch a Digital Asset Exchange The president of the Stock Exchange … Read more