In a recent development, NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence has reached a settlement in a lawsuit related to the endorsement of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. Lawrence, alongside YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash, agreed to settle the case, as reported by Bloomberg citing a court filing. However, the terms of the settlement have not
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JPEX, a crypto exchange based in Hong Kong, has recently found itself at the center of numerous complaints and investigations. According to reports, as of Friday, the exchange has been named in at least 83 complaints to the Hong Kong police, involving cryptocurrencies worth $4.3 million. This surge in complaints has prompted an official police
The cryptocurrency market has been a volatile and unpredictable landscape, with exchanges facing numerous challenges. However, one exchange, Coinbase, has managed to navigate these treacherous waters relatively unscathed. While competitors like Binance have experienced significant drops in trading volume due to internal and regulatory issues, Coinbase has maintained a stable monthly trading volume since May.
Genesis, a well-known player in the digital asset trading industry, made headlines recently when it announced its decision to shut down all of its services. The report, released on September 14, revealed that Genesis would no longer offer digital asset spot and derivatives trading through its subsidiary, GGC International, Ltd. (GGCI). While the company cited
In a significant turn of events, Binance US CEO Brian Shroder has stepped down from his role as the embattled crypto exchange undertakes a major workforce reduction. This workforce reduction has resulted in one-third of the company’s employees being laid off, leading to speculations about the future of Binance US. This article delves into the
CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, has recently experienced a security breach, raising concerns among its users and the wider crypto community. In this article, we will delve into the details of the incident, exploring the impact, potential causes, and the response from CoinEx. According to official reports from September 12, CoinEx detected a security incident
In an astonishing display of oversight, a Bitcoin user recently paid a mind-boggling 19 BTC (equivalent to $510,000) in transaction fees for transferring a mere 0.074 BTC, valued at less than $2,000, on September 10th. This incident has garnered attention within the cryptocurrency community due to the staggering discrepancy between the transaction amount and the
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has recently announced an increase in interest rates for holding USDC (USD Coin) on its platform. Previously offering a 4% interest rate, Coinbase now provides a lucrative opportunity for users to earn up to 5% interest on their USDC holdings. This significant bump of 150%
In a recent announcement, Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, revealed its decision to terminate support for features related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on September 9th. Additionally, the exchange will also be ending support for all Polygon-based NFTs on September 26th. This move comes as a surprise to many users and raises questions about
Since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, the popular crypto exchange, on June 6, Coinbase’s top executives have sold more than $30 million worth of company shares. These sales, led by co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, have raised eyebrows within the crypto community, with some speculating on the timing
