Popular cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has experienced significant outflows of funds and a decline in its total value locked (TVL) amidst rumors of insolvency and Chinese investigations. Between August 5 and 6, Huobi saw outflows totaling $64 million, causing its TVL to drop to $2.5 billion, down from $3.09 billion on July 6, according to data from DefiLlama. … Read More:…
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The exchange faces ongoing rumors about its stablecoins reserves and an alleged investigation by Chinese authorities. Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has seen outflows worth $64 million between Aug. 5-6, amidst ongoing rumors about its solvency and that Chinese authorities were investigating its executives. Outflows over the weekend resulted in the exchange’s total value locked (TVL) falling…
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Bitcoin margin and futures markets display strength as institutional appetite surges after multiple spot ETF requests. After a failed rally above $31,000 on June 23, Bitcoin (BTC) has sustained the $30,300 resistance for the past three days. Curiously, this happened while gold reached its lowest level in three months, trading at $1,910 on June 22,…
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Billionaire Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun has predicted that tokenized know-your-customer (KYC) checks will become increasingly prevalent as regulations tighten, while offering his own identity token that grants holders “citizenship” in Dominica’s metaverse…. Read More: Billionaire Justin Sun Says Huobi’s ID Token Could Grant Citizenship in Dominica – Here’s What You Need to Know Read…
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Beijing has said ‘no’ to crypto, but that doesn’t seem to affect a number of Chinese citizens who have continued trading digital coins since the ban – reportedly, on exchanges including Binance, FTX, OKX, and Huobi. According to a Bloomberg report, some portion of the country’s 1.4 billion people are seeking alternatives to traditional…
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Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun has denied claims that he is considering divesting his stake in the global cryptocurrency exchange Huobi. “As much as I love a good April Fool’s Day prank, I must deny the report that Huobi Global is seeking a stake buyer,” the Tron Founder wrote on Twitter on April 1, adding…
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The CEO of Independent Reserve says Hong Kong’s “friendly” licensing regime makes it a worthy destination to set up shop, but there are other factors to consider. Australia-based crypto exchange Independent Reserve is looking at opportunities to set up shop in Hong Kong as the city continues efforts to become a cryptocurrency hub. Set to…
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On Feb. 24, 2023, bitcoin’s price remained above the $23,000 threshold and then rose to a peak of $23,829 per unit on March 1. On March 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, the price of bitcoin fell, dropping below the $23,000 mark. This decline resulted in a significant $237.97 million worth of long liquidations on…
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Huobi and KuCoin, two of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, have reportedly continued to provide services to customers of sanctioned Russian banks. The exchanges, both based in Seychelles, failed to take proper measures in order to block traders from transacting with debit cards issued by sanctioned Russian banks, including Sberbank, on their peer-to-peer platforms, Bloomberg reported,…
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Major crypto exchanges have failed to prevent sanctioned Russian banks and traders from transacting, according to a blockchain forensics report. At least two established coin trading platforms continue to allow Russians to use their bank cards in peer-to-peer deals, the analysis shows. It also highlights an increased Russian interest in tether. Russian Traders Still Using…
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