CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGE
An exchange that allows users to process cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency-related instruments transactions, such as buying, selling, depositing, and withdrawing their assets. There are usually two main types of exchanges available at present, one type that allows users to exchange their fiat currencies for cryptocurrencies and another that only allows users to exchange cryptocurrencies with other cryptocurrencies. Exchanges can also be either centralized or decentralized, depending on the custody and the amount of control the operator of the exchange can exercise on the transactions.
FTX.US Has Opened a New Headquarters in Chicago
FTX US has opened its headquarters in Chicago as it seeks to strengthen its business and solidify its base with United States regulators.
Over 2.2M Crypto Accounts Set to Trade With Restrictions in South Korea as Exchange’s Deadline Looms
As the South Korea crypto registration deadline looms, over 2 million accounts will be subject to restrictions in trading on multiple exchanges.
US SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Coinbase and Other Crypto Exchanges Must Register with Agency
After raising concerns over Coinbase’s lending product, US SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has once again reiterated that cryptocurrency exchanges should register with the commission.
Upbit Becomes the First Exchange to Register with FIU as September Deadline Looms
Upbit has now registered with FIU as other exchanges move to follow this lead before the September 24 regulation deadline.
Crypto Trading Volumes in Exchanges Sank by Over 40% in June
The ripple effect of the recent crypto market crash continued to be felt as trading volumes at major exchanges nosedived by more than 40% in June.
South Korea Authorities Seize $47M in Crypto from Tax Evaders
South Korean authorities have made the largest crypto seizures in the country's history. $47 million in digital currencies have been confiscated.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Asks Congress to Regulate Crypto Exchanges
Gary Gensler, the chairman of the SEC, has urged US Congress to create a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges in the United States.
Turkey Government Considers Introducing New Regulations After Collapse of Two Crypto Exchanges
Turkey is discussing plans to tighten crypto regulations after two local exchanges collapsed a few days ago.
Rothschild Investment Trust Acquires Stake in Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange
RIT Capital Partners has purchased a stake in Kraken crypto exchange, making it the latest move in the crypto industry by a British investment trust managed by J. Rothschild Capital Management Limited.
OKEx to Shut Down Its Crypto Business Operations in South Korea by April
OKEX intends to shut down its crypto branch in South Korea. According to sources familiar with the talks, the move is attributed to new anti-money laundering regulations in the country.