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Finblox Raises Withdrawal Limit, Exploring Lawsuit against 3AC
Finblox has increased its limits for crypto withdrawals. Crypto staking platform raised the cap from $1,500 monthly to $3,000 daily. Finbox also plans to recover its funds from Three Arrows Capital through legal actions.
Hong Kong’s OSL and US-Based Abra Become the Latest Crypto Firms to Announce Layoffs
OSL and Abra have announced job cuts as they grapple with slowing growth triggered by harsh reality facing the crypto market.
Bybit Launches Futures Contracts Settled in USDC Stablecoin
Bybit is one of the major crypto exchanges offering futures trading services globally. The exchange has launched a new trading service that settles options contracts in the stablecoin USDC.
FTX Denies Making Internal Deliberations on How to Acquire Robinhood
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Derivatives Exchange is reportedly making internal deliberations on how to acquire Nasdaq-listed brokerage firm Robinhood Markets Inc.
BTSE Launches BTC and ETH Earn Products
Digital asset exchange platform BTSE announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) earn products that enable users to generate passive income.
CoinDCX Suspends Deposits and Withdrawals, Citing Compliance Requirements
CoinDCX has suspended withdrawals. The exchange said compliance, risk and monitoring requirements necessitated the decision. All users are expected to follow an enhanced due diligence process to enable crypto deposits and withdrawals.
Samsung Asset Management to Launch 1st APAC Metaverse Theme Active ETF on HKEX
Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited to launch the first APAC metaverse theme active ETF in Hong Kong with Samsung Asia Pacific ex NZ Metaverse Theme ETF (Stock code: 3172.HK), which is expected to list on HKEX by July 7.
BlockFi to Raise Interest Rates on Crypto Deposits, despite Encounter Bear Market
BlockFi has revised upwards interest rates on cryptocurrency deposits with effect from 1st July. Also, FTX is in discussions to acquire a stake in BlockFi.
Binance Launches Premier Platform for VIP Users and Institutional Investors
Binance has launched a new trading platform solution for VIP and Institutional clients to allow them to easily execute digital assets trades and capture market opportunities more effectively.
BitPanda Lays off Hundreds of Employees, Citing Tough Market Conditions
The Austria-based crypto trading firm is the latest in a series of startups that have resorted to layoffs since last month, owing to the current difficult market conditions.
