Binance Reintroduces Purchases and Deposits Using Mastercard
Binance has reportedly reintroduced Mastercard payments for crypto purchases. This step arrived after Mastercard paused this service in August 2023 due to legal challenges facing...
Paxos Launches Yield-Bearing Stablecoin in Argentina in Partnership with Crypto Platforms
Stablecoin issuer Paxos has launched a yield-bearing stablecoin in Argentina. Available through crypto platforms Ripio, Buenbit, Manteca, and Plus Crypto, this new digital asset, dubbed...
FTX Settles $24 Billion Tax Dispute with Internal Revenue Service
FTX has reached a settlement with its largest creditor, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This agreement resolves a significant $24 billion tax dispute that has...
Binance Seeks to Throw Out Major Part of $12.8 Billion London Lawsuit
Crypto exchange Binance today (Wednesday) sought to dismiss a large portion of a London lawsuit, valued at up to 10 billion pounds ($12.8 billion), over...
US Legislators Rally Behind Binance’s Executive Detained in Nigeria
US lawmakers have accused Nigeria of holding Binance’s executive hostage and called for President Joe Biden to intervene and secure the executive’s release, Bloomberg reported....
MiCA Regulations Force Binance to Overhaul Stablecoin Services
Starting June 30, 2024, the European Economic Area (EEA) will enforce new regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, specifically targeting stablecoins. Binance, one...
OKX Extends to Netherlands Offering Crypto Wallet and Exchange
OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, has announced the launch of its services in the Netherlands. Dutch customers now have access to spot trading, including...
Lawsuit Filed as Investors Seek to Reclaim Lost Assets in JPEX Scandal
Two individuals have filed a civil claim against Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange JPEX, seeking to recover over HK$1.85 million. This lawsuit is the first civil...
Tether, Nodo Partner to Drive Stablecoin and Bitcoin Education in Africa
Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Nodo to educate prospective African users about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with the former’s digital...
Robinhood Ventures Into Institutional Crypto Space with Bitstamp Buyout
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp Ltd, a global cryptocurrency exchange. Founded in 2011, Bitstamp operates offices in Luxembourg, the UK,...