Digital asset service provider Gemini has recently obtained registration from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French financial markets regulator, enabling it to offer its services to retail and institutional customers in France. This milestone not only allows Gemini to cater to the French market but also grants its users access to a wide
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Coinbase Prime, the crypto platform specifically designed for institutional investors, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals, has witnessed a significant surge in trading activity after the launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. In a recent analysis by CryptoSlate, it was identified that a hot wallet at Coinbase Prime has emerged as the top player in the Bitcoin
The recent announcement by Gemini regarding the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. has been described as a game-changer for the crypto futures market. This development is expected to bring significant benefits to the market, including increased liquidity and a more diverse participation. In this article, we will explore the
The Indian cryptocurrency market has recently witnessed a significant development – the removal of various cryptocurrency exchange applications from Apple’s Indian App Store. This move has created considerable upheaval among crypto enthusiasts and raises questions about the future of digital currencies in India. Apple’s Stringent Stance on Crypto The deletion of crypto-related applications, including Binance,
The approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF has sparked a debate on whether crypto exchanges would need to revisit their pricing structures, considering the relatively low fees charged by some of the well-known players in the market. However, concerns have been raised about the sustainability of offering such low fees by Caitlin Long, a representative
Recently, Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Bit24.cash found itself in hot water after claims emerged that it had exposed the personal information of its platform users. According to Cybernews researchers, a security flaw in the platform resulted in the unintended exposure of users’ Know Your Customer (KYC) data, including IDs, passports, and credit card details. The data
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase UK has recently introduced a risk-acknowledgment form to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new financial promotions regulations. This move comes in response to the FCA’s efforts to protect individuals within its jurisdiction from the inherent risks associated with the emerging industry. However, Coinbase is not the only exchange facing these
In a recent statement, crypto exchange Binance declared its intention to potentially delist three privacy tokens, namely Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), and Horizen (ZEN). The exchange justified this decision by explaining that these tokens no longer meet its listing criteria, and as a result, it has placed a “Monitoring tag” on them. Alongside these privacy
Binance, once the dominant player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has experienced a significant decline in its market share. According to data from the Paris-based crypto intelligence platform Kaiko, Binance’s market share dropped to 44.5% in the past year. This decline marks a stark contrast to the previous three years, where Binance saw a steady
Crypto exchange OKX recently made an announcement regarding new requirements to comply with regulations set forth by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Starting on January 8th, users in the U.K. will be required to complete two questionnaires in order to continue using the platform. These questionnaires are designed to assess users’ understanding of crypto
