The ongoing saga between OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and the European regulators raises questions not just about compliance but the very fabric of trust in the crypto ecosystem. Following a Bloomberg report suggesting that OKX is under investigation for allegedly facilitating $100 million in laundered funds related to a Bybit hack, the exchange vehemently
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In a pivotal move for the cryptocurrency landscape in the United Kingdom, Kraken has achieved Electronic Money Institution (EMI) status from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This achievement is not merely a regulatory box-tick; it is emblematic of a significant shift in the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. At a time when the
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In a crucial development in the realm of cryptocurrency regulation, Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda’s recent remarks at the Institute of International Bankers’ annual conference signal a potential pivot at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The intention to reconsider a proposal that could impose stringent regulatory burdens on crypto firms is not merely a
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Coinbase’s recent announcement to introduce 24/7 perpetual futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum is a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency market in the United States. By launching these products through Coinbase Derivatives, LLC—which is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—the exchange is not merely catching up to global trading norms; it is redefining
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