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Crypto․com CEO Kris Marszalek Accuses Coinmarketcap․com of ‘Arbitrarily Reducing’ Exchange Rankings

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Crypto․com CEO Kris Marszalek has an issue with coinmarketcap.com’s exchange volume rankings, according to a tweet he published on December 25. Marszalek claimed in his tweet that the popular crypto aggregation website “arbitrarily reduced” the exchange’s ranking. Crypto․com CEO Complains About Coinmarketcap․com’s Exchange Rankings A recent tweet stemming from the CEO of Crypto.com’s Kris Marszalek … Read more

Serbia Reviews License Applications From 3 Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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Three crypto exchanges have applied for licensing in Serbia, which recently adopted legislation regulating its digital asset space. The government in Belgrade expects the companies to obtain authorization within weeks and offer Serbs the option to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally. Crypto Trading Platforms and Token Issuers File for Licenses in Serbia Authorities in Serbia … Read more

Dubai to Create Crypto Zone, Binance Joins Effort

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The Dubai World Trade Centre will become a comprehensive ecosystem for cryptocurrencies and providers of related services. The move is part of efforts to support new industries and the emirate intends to source help from crypto companies like Binance. Dubai World Trade Centre to Host and Regulate Crypto Space Authorities in the United Arab Emirates … Read more

Crypto Trading Platform Bitmex Reveals Exchange Token Called BMEX, Airdrop

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The crypto trading platform Bitmex has announced the launch of its own native cryptocurrency called “BMEX,” following a slew of crypto platforms that have issued exchange tokens. According to the company, a user who registers and completes the KYC process will get five BMEX coins and ten tethers. Bitmex to Airdrop BMEX Tokens to Registered … Read more

Binance Developing Crypto Exchange in Indonesia

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Binance has formed a joint venture with a consortium led by Telkom Indonesia’s $830-million venture capital arm. Binance aims “to expand the blockchain ecosystem in Indonesia with the development of a new Indonesian-based digital asset exchange.” Binance Building Cryptocurrency Exchange in Indonesia Blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance announced Wednesday that it has established a … Read more

Indian Crypto Exchange Says 82% of Users Earn Profits This Year, Trading Volume Soars 1,735%

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A major cryptocurrency exchange in India, Wazirx, has reported “a massive surge in user signups” this year, with 82% of its users making profits on their crypto investments. Its trading volume also rose 1,735% from the previous year. Meanwhile, the Indian government is actively working on the country’s crypto regulation. $43 Billion in Trading Volume, … Read more

Binance Shutting Down Crypto Exchange Services in Singapore

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Crypto exchange Binance is winding down its exchange operation in Singapore after the company decided to withdraw its application with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate a digital asset exchange in the country. “Buying and selling of crypto from existing assets of users will be discontinued from 13 January 2022,” said Binance Singapore. … Read more

Switzerland’s Largest Online Bank Swissquote to Launch Its Own Crypto Exchange

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Switzerland’s largest online bank, Swissquote, is reportedly launching its own cryptocurrency trading platform. The company sees high demand for cryptocurrency trading. “Our compliance and customer service teams were almost overrun by the crypto rush.” Switzerland’s Largest Online Bank to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Trading Platform The largest online bank in Switzerland, Swissquote, is reportedly preparing … Read more

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

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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 … Read more

Chainalysis to Offer Lightning Network Monitoring Service to VASPs in 2022

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On December 10, the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis revealed that the company has added support for Bitcoin’s second-layer protocol the Lightning Network (LN). According to Chainalysis, firms like exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) can leverage the company’s Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) real-time transaction monitoring software in order to access compliant bitcoin deposits and withdrawals from … Read more