Crypto exchange FTX secures CySEC approval to operate in Europe LeapRate

March 07, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto exchange FTX secures CySEC approval to operate in Europe

Currently headquartered in Switzerland, FTX Europe has an additional regional headquarter in Cyprus. The company noted that it will devote “significant resources” in developing strong relationship with the regulatory authorities. Patrick Gruhn, Head of FTX Europe, concluded: We're excited to bring FTX's innovative offerings to the European markets and that CySEC officially approved our domain.…

February 02, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FTX acquires fintech firm Liquid

Quoine integration Following Liquid’s acquisition by the FTX, Quoine will integrate FTX's products and services into its own offering, according to the official announcement. FTX's existing Japanese customers will be migrated to Quoine's platform. FTX has also agreed to provide Liquid’s existing Japanese users with services in compliance with Japanese laws. From 30 March 2022…

January 19, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FTX US Derivatives announces BoD members, Larry E. Thompson appointed as Chairman

Larry E. Thompson, Chairman of the Board for FTX US Derivatives, commented: It is an honor to be named as Chairman of the Board for FTX US Derivatives and to be a part of one of the fastest growing and most influential crypto exchanges in the U.S. Throughout my career, I have come to understand…

January 14, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FTX launches a $2 billion venture capital fund, hires Lightspeed Partner Amy Wu

Amy Wu To lead Ventures, gaming, M&A and commercial initiatives, the company has hired Amy Wu. She comes to FTX from Lightspeed Venture Partners, a $10 billion multi-stage venture fund. While there, she led crypto and gaming investments, including the fund’s investment in FTX. She previously served as an executive at Discovery, Inc., a global…

November 06, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FTX vexed by futures manipulation lawsuit for ‘sparking cascade of trades’

FTX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange owned by Alameda Research, is facing a $150 million lawsuit over deceptive market manipulation tactics on the Binance exchange, while also being accused of selling unlicensed securities in the U.S. The plaintiff, Bitcoin Manipulation Abatement LLC, is already making a name for itself, due to this litigation, which demands $150…

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