India is planning to introduce a comprehensive global database of cryptocurrency exchanges to help law enforcement agencies combat crypto-related crimes. This initiative comes as part of India’s push to align itself with international standards for regulating cryptocurrency assets. As per The Economic Times report, the launch is expected by the end of the current financial…
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Bitcoin Policy UK has urged the British government to review Chase Bank’s policy to decline all crypto payments. “It is, of course, the stated policy of this Government that the U.K. become a crypto asset hub, but it is hard to square this policy aim with the actions of this U.K.-regulated bank,” the crypto advocacy…
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The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to provide services to both individuals and institutions. “We’ve identified Singapore as a vital market for Coinbase,” the crypto exchange emphasized. “The nation’s progressive economic strategies and approach to regulation sync well with our global mission…
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As markets continue to move sideways, crypto companies are trying to increase user engagement through airdrops. Among them are some well-known names in the space as well as new projects searching for their place. They all seek to arouse interest in digital money and their own products with giveaways of coins and tokens. From Binance…
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The recently hacked Nigerian gift card and crypto exchange platform Patricia said on Sept. 29 that it had raised money to refund users. Some users have reportedly grown impatient with the crypto exchange and are weighing their legal options. Unilateral Conversion of Users’ Funds The Nigeria crypto exchange platform Patricia has reportedly raised an undisclosed…
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The Venezuelan government has officially announced the extension of the restructuring period for Sunacrip — the national cryptocurrency watchdog — by six months more due to the link of its former head with a corruption scheme. Asonacrip, a national crypto association, is asking Sunacrip to open communication channels with the community affected by its actions.…
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Crypto exchange Binance is closing down all exchange services and business lines in Russia. The company has entered into a sales agreement with Commex. A Binance executive explained that operating in Russia is not compatible with the company’s compliance strategy. “We remain confident in the long-term growth of the Web3 industry around the world and…
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has slammed JPMorgan’s British retail bank, Chase UK, for changing its policy to block all crypto-related payments. Calling the move by Chase “totally inappropriate,” the Coinbase boss said: “UK crypto holders should close their Chase accounts if this is how they’re going to be treated.” Meanwhile, the British government is striving…
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On September 27, 2023, statistics indicate that 13 cryptocurrency exchanges possess assets under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion, collectively constituting 14.39% of the crypto economy’s total value of $1.05 trillion. Among these 13 digital currency trading platforms, Binance stands out by maintaining a 42.81% share of the $151.08 billion in cryptocurrency reserves. A Handful of…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with relatively clear rules for the industry. Another Major U.S. Crypto Exchange,…
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