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Binance HKVAEX Withdraws License Application in Hong Kong After Deadline
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Binance HKVAEX Withdraws License Application in Hong Kong After Deadline

HKVAEX,  linked to the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, which goes by its company name, BX Services Ltd, has withdrawn its virtual asset trading platform license application. The SFC website now lists BX Services Ltd among the companies whose license applications have been returned, refused, or withdrawn in Hong Kong. On Thursday, March 28, this […]

Mar. 30, 2024
Detained Binance Executive Gambaryan Sues Nigerian Authorities
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Detained Binance Executive Gambaryan Sues Nigerian Authorities

According to local reports, detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s National Security Advisor (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on March 28 for violating his basic human rights.  Nigerian authorities detained Gambaryan, a US citizen overseeing the exchange’s crime investigation unit, along with Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s regional manager […]

Mar. 29, 2024
Binance Labs Invests in StakeStone to Boost Omnichain Liquidity Network
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Binance Labs Invests in StakeStone to Boost Omnichain Liquidity Network

In a significant move that underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in the blockchain space, Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced its investment in StakeStone. The strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment for developing omnichain liquidity networks, promising to enhance liquidity distribution across emerging blockchain […]

Mar. 27, 2024
Philippines to Ban Binance Exchange
Crypto

Philippines to Ban Binance Exchange

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is blocking local user access to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, citing concerns over the firm’s unlicensed operations in the country. The ban will take effect within three months to offer investors time to sell any shares they may have acquired through Binance, according to a March […]

Mar. 26, 2024
Binance Ends Support for USDC Deposits and Withdrawals Via Tron
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Binance Ends Support for USDC Deposits and Withdrawals Via Tron

In a press release on March 25, crypto exchange Binance announced its decision to end support for deposits and withdrawals of USD Coin (USDC) — a prominent dollar-pegged stablecoin — through the Tron (TRC20) network.  As of April 5, at 02:00 AM (UTC), users will no longer be able to process USDC transactions utilizing the […]

Mar. 25, 2024
Bitcoin Price Slumps To $64K, Liquidations Tops $659M
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Bitcoin Price Slumps To $64K, Liquidations Tops $659M

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) faced a deep correction from its all-time highs during early-day trading on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap was trading at $63,100, down nearly 7.51% over the past 24 hours. The price drop sparked massive liquidations of leveraged crypto positions worth over $659 million […]

Mar. 19, 2024
Binance Investigates Insider Trading Allegations Surrounding BOME
Crypto

Binance Investigates Insider Trading Allegations Surrounding BOME

Binance started a detailed probe into claims about the BOME, a meme coin built on Solana. These claims arose from the “BOME rat warehouse” event after community talks and worries over possible insider trading. After that, the exchange quickly acted by kicking off an internal investigation. Binance Looks Into the BOME Rat Warehouse Situation In […]

Mar. 19, 2024
Binance’s $10 Billion VC Arm Goes Independent: Report
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Binance’s $10 Billion VC Arm Goes Independent: Report

In a major shakeup, Binance spun off its massive $10 billion venture capital arm earlier this year. This investment division, known as Binance Labs, is no longer part of the wider Binance Group. However, it has been authorized to continue using the prestigious exchange brand name. Let’s take a closer look at the details. According […]

Mar. 16, 2024
Thailand SEC Allows Asset Firms to Access Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Accredited Investors
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Thailand SEC Allows Asset Firms to Access Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Accredited Investors

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greenlit asset management firms in the country to launch private funds to offer Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, these private Bitcoin ETF funds will only be available for institutional investors and “ultra-high-net-worth individuals.”  According to a March 12 report from the Bangkok Post, private funds managed by […]

Mar. 12, 2024