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Hotbit Suspends Trading, Withdrawals amid Criminal Investigation
Crypto exchange Hotbit announced it had suspended all financial and trading services as part of the capital was frozen by watchdogs that a former employer was involved in a criminal case that is under investigation.
Ripple Discloses Interest in Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network
Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc is reportedly interested in learning about the bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius Network.
Crypto.com Aims at Expansion in South Korea amid Crypto Meltdown
Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com has been on an expansion drive, with its latest bet being in South Korea.
Binance and WazirX Founders Trade Words Over the Latter's Ownership
The confiscation of the bank account of WazirX, one of the most renowned cryptocurrency trading platforms in India, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as reported earlier by Blockchain.News has opened up a more concerning question about the trading platform’s ownership
Coinbase Rises ahead of Second-quarter Earnings Report
Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have been rising recently this week, although they are still down nearly 70% from the beginning of 2022.
Binance Card Adds Three New Altcoins: Ripple (XRP), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Avalanche (AVAX)
Major global cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Friday that three new altcoins are now added to its Binance Card: Ripple (XRP), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Avalanche (AVAX)
Crypto Exchange Blockchain.Com Joins Exchanges in Italy
Blockchain.com said the registration is an important part of its global plans to provide services across Europe and across the world, as the exchange just get approval from the Italian regulator.
Revolut Launches Cryptocurrency Exchange Services in Singapore
British Fintech firm Revolut has launched a digital currency trading service in Singapore amid a tightening regulation from regulators.
CME Group to Launch Euro-Denominated Bitcoin, Ether Futures on August 29
CME is about to launch Euro-denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures products to meet the ever-growing demand for derivatives from an influx of retail and institutional investors.
Portuguese Crypto Exchanges Hit with Bank Account Closures
An increasing number of commercial banks in Portugal have begun closing accounts associated with crypto exchanges. The move is contrary to what is expected as crypto exchanges in the country hold central bank licenses.
