Coinbase Makes Changes to Services in Canada, Japan, Singapore to Comply With Local Crypto Regulations

Coinbase Makes Changes to Services in Canada, Japan, Singapore to Comply With Local Crypto Regulations

Coinbase Makes Changes to Services in Canada, Japan, Singapore to Comply With Local Crypto RegulationsThe Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has made some changes to its services for customers in three countries. “This change will only impact users in Canada, Singapore, and Japan who are transferring digital assets from their Coinbase exchange wallet to a wallet off the Coinbase platform.” Changes Affecting Coinbase Customers in Canada, Japan, Singapore The Nasdaq-listed […]
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Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From April

Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From AprilRegulators in Thailand have decided to limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. The authorities consider the country’s current payment system efficient and insist cryptos would only bring risks for the financial system, economy, people and businesses. Thailand SEC Issues Regulations Limiting Use of Digital Assets for Payments Financial regulators in Thailand […]
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Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in Russia

Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in RussiaAuthorities in Russia have arrested a crypto entrepreneur associated with an unidentified cryptocurrency exchange who is suspected of embezzling funds and property. According to a media report, the detained person is one of the owners of Wex, successor of the infamous BTC-e exchange. Owner of Wex Exchange Apprehended in Russia Russian law enforcement agencies have […]
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal

Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Plans to Go Public in US With $1.25 Billion Nasdaq ListingA major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck revealed Tuesday its plan to go […]
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Binance Informs Canadian Regulator It’s ‘Committed’ to Ceasing Crypto Trading Services in Ontario

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has informed the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that it is committed to ceasing opening new accounts for Ontario residents and winding down certain services to comply with regulations. Binance Promises to Increase Efforts to Comply With Regulation Cryptocurrency exchange Binance sent a letter to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Wednesday. In the […]
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Coinbase Sued for Allegedly Selling 79 Unregistered Crypto Securities — Including XRP, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu

Coinbase Sued for Allegedly Selling 79 Unregistered Crypto Securities — Including XRP, Dogecoin, Shiba InuA class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase alleging that the platform lets customers trade 79 cryptocurrencies that are unregistered securities, including XRP, dogecoin (DOGE), and shiba inu (SHIB). Lawsuit Claims Coinbase Sold 79 Unregistered Crypto Securities to Customers A class-action lawsuit was filed last week against Coinbase Global Inc., Coinbase […]
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ETH Continues to Leave Trading Platforms, Ethereum Balance on Exchanges Lowest in 3 Years

ETH Continues to Leave Trading Platforms, Ethereum Balance on Exchanges Lowest in 3 YearsWhile the second-largest crypto asset by market cap has gained more than 15% in value against the U.S. dollar during the last week, the number of ethereum stored on exchanges has dropped significantly during the last few weeks. In less than two years, more than 29% of the ether held on exchanges has left centralized […]
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Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges

Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto ExchangesPrivatbank, the largest commercial bank in Ukraine, has temporarily halted transfers in national currency to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained the move with restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank under the current martial law. Leading Bank in Ukraine Bans Clients From Sending Hryvnia to Crypto Trading Platforms Ukraine’s largest bank in terms […]
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Argentinian Regulator to Propose Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Crypto Firms

argentinianThe Argentinian anti-money laundering regulator is reportedly working to force cryptocurrency firms to report their movements and take AML measures on Argentinian soil. The regulation for this purpose might be ready for approval this year, according to local media. This could be the consequence of the recent requirement approved in the deal the country made […]
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