Deribit Exchange Halts Russia Operations
Hodl.Press: @Deribit will cease operations for Russian clients due to EU sanctions, allowing only position closures from February 17 and closing all by March 29. #Update #Legal (-6) ↘
Crypto Exchanges
Focuses on platforms where cryptocurrencies are bought, sold, or traded, including features, security measures, and exchange rates.
Crypto Exchange Bullish Plans 2025 IPO
Hodl.Press: @BullishGlobal, backed by Peter Thiel, plans a 2025 IPO with Jefferies Financial Group Inc., following its acquisition of CoinDesk. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
WazirX Creditors Consider Trading Revival Plan
CoinGape: @WazirX creditors to vote on restructuring plan after $235M hack; approval could resume trading by April 2025, else liquidation under Singapore’s Companies Act #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
Coinbase Gains UK Approval: Expansion Ahead
Bitcoin.com: @Coinbase secures UK VASP registration, enhancing its position as the largest digital asset provider and accelerating global crypto and fiat service expansion. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto: Coinbase Urges Fed to Act
CryptoBriefing: @Coinbase urges US regulators to allow banks to offer crypto services, seeking confirmation from OCC, Fed, and FDIC on legal frameworks. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
FTX Begins Bahamas Creditor Repayments February
CryptoBriefing: FTX will start repaying Bahamas creditors under $50,000 on February 18 with 9% interest via BitGo. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Coinbase Users Lose $300M to Scams
CoinDesk: @Coinbase users lost over $65M to social engineering scams in two months, says ZachXBT; annual losses may exceed $300M. Coinbase highlights scam prevention tips. #Breaking #Security (+9) ↗
Kraken Exchange Gains EU License Approval
Hodl.Press: @krakenfx acquires a MiFID license via a Cypriot firm purchase, expanding EU operations to offer derivatives in select markets #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
Coinbase Secures UK Digital Asset Approval
Decrypt: @Coinbase secures UK VASP license, expanding digital asset services to institutional and retail clients, enhancing its European presence. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto.com Unveils Global Expansion Plans
CoinDesk: @cryptocom received a MiCA license to operate in the EU, withdrew its SEC lawsuit, and expanded stock and ETF trading in the US. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Ethereum Surge: Millions Sent to Coinbase
CryptoBriefing: Eric Trump endorses $ETH as @WorldLibertyFi sends $175M ETH to @Coinbase, sparking market interest. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (+8) ↗
Kraken Expands Europe Regulated Derivatives
CoinGape: @krakenfx secures a MiFID license via CySEC-approved acquisition, enabling regulated crypto derivatives in select EU markets. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto: Coinbase Approved for UK Services
CryptoBriefing: @Coinbase’s UK subsidiary, CB Payments Ltd., received FCA approval to offer direct crypto services, positioning it as the largest digital assets player in the UK market. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Coinbase Joins UK Crypto Register
CoinDesk: @Coinbase secures FCA registration, becoming the largest crypto exchange in the UK, enabling direct crypto services and new product launches. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗