Previously, converting Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to ETH on Kraken took two different trades and with the new BCH/ETH conversion pair, it can be done directly. The new addition expands Kraken’s total number of trading pairs to 155, including more traditional FX trading pairs Kraken launched about six weeks ago. The exchange added the new pairs…
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The FIEA also included one other important change that would impact BitMex. The sale and use of crypto derivatives, currently 80% of trading activity in Japan and the primary product offering of BitMex, would suddenly fall within the purview of the FIEA. Up to now, the Wild-West atmosphere promoted by crypto option providers has existed…
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Copies of South Korean correspondence were also shared with Ukrainian Police officials, when they investigated the owner’s complaint in April of 2019. According to reports from the Bitcoinist: The company explained the incident and was told that no further assistance was needed, suggesting that the agency was satisfied with the explanation.” The owner of the…
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Last week, crypto exchanges BitMEX and Gemini went offline for a short period during the market turbulence. The markets saw a plunge of bitcoin by 50 percent. During that time Bitfinex was able to process trading volumes of more than $1billion. Delchain Limited, licensed provider of custody, banking, capital markets an initial offering advisory solution…
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US-based crypto exchange, Kraken, announced its intention to grow its operation in the Indian market following the recent ruling of the country’s Supreme Court to lift the ban against banks doing business with crypto companies. Kraken growth in India was until recently hampered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ban. However, the company do…
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Binance Holdings Ltd., Maltese crypto trading platform, made its debut in business services by announcing its cloud operation which would allow business clients to set up their own crypto exchange. Binance’s clients will be able to use its technological infrastructure, including matching engines to risk controls and data security systems to start their own exchange.…
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The Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) announced new additions to the member firm list including Exponential Capital & Markets Inc., Constant Capital (Seychelles) Limited, Mine Digital and Razlin Capital Limited. As an established and regulated market ecosystem, GSX offers enhanced marketability and tax efficiency for issuers and investors. The company works with tier one firms, as…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex, based in Singapore, has been awarded a license from the Thai SEC to start offering its services in Thailand. The information comes from The Block on January 20, 2020. Zipmex is now one of the very few crypto players in Thailand that has a license to offer its crypto trading services to…
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Kraken, one of the largest US cryptocurrency exchanges is expanding. It has completed the acquisition of one of Australia's first crypto exchanges (launched in 2013) - Bit Trade. The information comes from an official press release sent out by Kraken. According to press, Bit Trade's website will continue to operate in its usual manner since…
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Poloniex, the cryptocurrency exchange, has recently initiated a password reset procedure for all of its clients due to a confirmed email address and password "leak" on Twitter. The information comes from Cointelegraph. Yesterday, Poloniex sent an email to its customers to let them know that there is a list of leaked passwords and email addresses…
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