Crypto exchange Binance has launched Binance Wealth, a crypto exchange solution specifically designed for wealth managers serving high-net-worth individuals. This innovative platform enables wealth managers to facilitate client investments in cryptocurrencies seamlessly. Binance Wealth integrates directly with the Binance platform, allowing wealth managers to handle client onboarding, including…
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates Over $1 Million to Ukrainian Humanitarian Non-Profits
October 30, 2024
On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $1 million, to four Ukrainian humanitarian non-profits. This donation was facilitated by swapping ETH from meme coins, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency for…
Stablecoin demand and adoption are poised to increase in Bolivia, as a bank has presented a USDT service suite for the first time. Bisa Bank, a private institution, now allows customers to purchase, sell, and keep USDT funds in the bank, leveraging it for remittances and…
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products, including crypto derivatives, to both institutional and retail investors.
The Slovenian securities regulator has granted Bitstamp a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF)…
1inch Network has announced a long-term partnership with the Bruce Lee Family Company, aimed at fostering the adoption of decentralized finance and Web3 under the slogan “Take crypto seriousLee.” This collaboration celebrates the legacy of Bruce Lee, whose iconic…
The enforcement-heavy approach of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to crypto regulation is stifling innovation and leaving the market without clear standards, an SEC commissioner has warned. Criticizing the reliance on litigation, he argued that case-by-case…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled agreement, amplifying the…
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Crypto has secured Neoclassic Capital, a Florida-based global investment firm, as its lead investor. DMM Crypto also partnered with Presto, a quantitative trading company. The investments will support DMM Crypto’s Seamoon Protocol…
Cryptocurrency industry members in Argentina expressed their opinions regarding a new draft that proposes restrictions on the operation of crypto institutions in the country. If the draft is approved, each institution will register with a minimum capital amount to operate on…
Transak Cryptocurrency Service: Recent Data Breach
October 22, 2024
Transak, a cryptocurrency on/off-ramp service, confirmed on Oct. 21 that experienced a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users. A ransomware group claimed to have obtained sensitive data but Transak confirmed only limited information was accessed. The company said it is taking steps to address the incident and has contacted affected users and relevant authorities.
Hackers Threaten Data Leak…