The hack forced the exchange to halt withdrawals as it investigates the situation Cryptocurrency exchange XT.com has halted all withdrawals following a suspected hack that resulted in the theft of $1.7 million in digital assets. The platform, which reports daily trading volumes of approximately $3.4 billion, initially cited “wallet upgrade and maintenance” as the reason
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President-Elect Trump’s Trump Media Reportedly Looking To Launch Crypto Exchange
The company has filed for a patent covering several cryptocurrency products President-elect Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), may be venturing into the cryptocurrency space. A recent trademark application filed on November 18 hints at plans for a digital wallet, cryptocurrency payment processing, and a digital asset trading platform under the
Cryptocurrency Lender Polter Finance Hacked for $12 Million
The hack was perpetrated through a flash loan attack Polter Finance, a decentralized platform specializing in lending and borrowing, has halted its operations following a significant hack that resulted in the loss of $12 million. The breach, confirmed on November 17, targeted the platform’s newly launched SpookySwap (BOO) market, which reportedly had a valuation of
Blockchain Analytics Firm Arkham Intelligence Launches Crypto Exchange
The company is looking to capitalize on the massive amount crypto market traffic Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm known for its tools to track blockchain transactions, has announced the launch of its own cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. The new platform, targeting retail traders, aims to stand out in a competitive market by integrating Arkham’s research
Former FTX Executive Avoids Prison Following Plea Bargain
Nishad Singh was sentenced to time served and three years supervised release Nishad Singh, a former engineering director at failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, avoided prison time following a plea deal, receiving a sentence of time served and three years of supervised release. The sentence, announced by Judge Lewis Kaplan in the Southern District of New
Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Tells Canadian Customers To Empty Accounts
The Winklevoss-led exchange is shutting down at the end of the year Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has informed its Canadian customers that they need to withdraw their funds and empty their accounts by the end of 2024. In an email sent to users yesterday, the company, founded by the Winklevoss twins, announced that all accounts in
Canadian Crypto Exchange Accused of Gambling Away $10 Million in User Funds
ezBtc allegedly misappropriated the money and used it on online gambling sites A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, ezBtc, and its founder, David Smillie, have been accused of misappropriating nearly $10 million of users’ funds and using the money for gambling purposes. The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), a regulatory body in Canada, revealed that the platform
Cryptocurrency exchange Paxful co-founder facing up to 5 years in jail
Artur Schaback helped bring about the demise of the exchange and has admitted to his role Artur Schaback, co-founder and former chief technology officer of Paxful, could face up to five years in prison after admitting guilt on Monday to conspiring to neglect the implementation of an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program at the cryptocurrency
Binance reaches milestone never seen in the cryptocurrency space
The cryptocurrency exchange is moving on as its founder spends time in prison The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, Binance, announced on social media on June 8 that it now serves 200 million users worldwide. This is by far the most users among any global crypto exchange. Binance celebrated the milestone across social
Coinbase recovering after major outage, but withdrawal issues remain
The cryptocurrency exchange hasn’t yet explained why the platform suddenly went down The Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange suffered a major outage on May 14. No reason has been given for the system-wide shutdown that lasted over three hours, and many users are still unable to transfer funds on the exchange. Coinbase said it’s continuing its investigation into the incident. Coinbase announced
DOJ orders Binance to remain under regulatory review for three years
Binance will be closely monitored to ensure it complies with financial regulations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has mandated that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, remain under regulatory review by the Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) for a period of three years. This directive follows a series of investigations that revealed Binance’s involvement in anti-money
Failed cryptocurrency exchange BlockFi partners with Coinbase for payouts
BlockFi will completely shut down, but users could be able to make claims through Coinbase BlockFi recently announced a new partnership with Coinbase to allow customers to make withdrawals from their accounts. The bankrupt crypto lender is in the process of shutting down its online platform, which will be completed in May. BlockFi was forced to file for bankruptcy