Focuses on platforms where cryptocurrencies are bought, sold, or traded, including features, security measures, and exchange rates.
@Coinbase has launched operations in Argentina with a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Argentina’s National Securities Commission, enabling trading and custody services amid high inflation and currency volatility. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@KuCoin has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and agreed to pay $300 million in fines and forfeitures. The founders face deferred prosecution for failing to implement anti-money-laundering measures. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Seychelles-based crypto exchange @KuCoin has agreed to pay nearly $300 million in fines and forfeitures after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, with co-founders stepping down as part of the settlement. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
@JupiterExchange, a leading Solana DEX, announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Moonshot and plans to burn $3 billion of its tokens during Catstambul, its first community-focused conference in Turkey. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+6) ↗
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong advocates for automating the token listing process, addressing inefficiencies and high costs. He also explores integrating decentralized exchanges into a hybrid model amid potential US regulatory changes. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@JupiterExchange has acquired a controlling stake in Moonshot, integrating the SonarWatch project to enhance its ecosystem. This move follows Moonshot’s surge in popularity due to the launch of $TRUMP, highlighting Jupiter’s strategic expansion in the DeFi space. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (+6) ↗
@JupiterDEX’s native coin $JUP surged 10% as the platform acquired a majority stake in Moonshot and Sonarwatch, fueling bullish sentiment. The revamped Jupiter Spot V2 beta launch added to market excitement, with trading volume rising 13% to $441.88M. #Update #Crypto $JUP (+6) ↗
President Trump is advancing AI and cryptocurrency initiatives, with @coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noting increased global interest at Davos, despite regulatory hurdles. Financial institutions are ramping up crypto investments, focusing on U.S. digital finance leadership. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Conor Grogan, Director of Product Strategy at @Coinbase, has identified 430 $BTC linked to Ross Ulbricht, former founder of Silk Road; these funds are in multiple wallets untouched since Silk Road’s takedown. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
@OKX has received a pre-authorization for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) concerning Virtual Financial Assets, marking a significant step towards obtaining a full MiCA license after establishing a dedicated hub in Malta. #Update #Legal (+4) ↗
@Bybit CEO Ben Zhou outlined 2025 plans focusing on user experience improvements, including the Bybit Card and AI integration, with strategic partnerships in stablecoins and blockchain protocols, supporting a $36 billion daily trading volume. #Update #Crypto (+5) ↗
@WazirX has received approval from the Singapore High Court to restructure following a $230 million hack by the North Korean group Lazarus, aiming to repay users within 10 business days. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reports a surge in memecoin trading on the Solana network, causing delays on the platform. Solana’s trading volume hit $22.25 billion, surpassing Ethereum’s $6.21 billion. Solana is currently priced at $251, up 5.4%. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+6) ↗
@Coinbase has petitioned the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to rule that digital token trades on its platform are not securities, potentially impacting SEC enforcement actions and reshaping US digital asset regulation. #Breaking #Legal $COIN (-9) ↘
