Focuses on platforms where cryptocurrencies are bought, sold, or traded, including features, security measures, and exchange rates.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has requested updates from the DOJ and FinCEN on independent monitors overseeing @Binance amid concerns over $1.7 billion in crypto flows to Iran linked to compliance failures. #Update #Crypto $BNB
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has requested updates from the DOJ and FinCEN regarding Binance’s compliance, amid allegations of weak anti-money laundering measures and $1 billion in Iran-linked transactions. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Payward, parent of Kraken, will acquire Bitnomial for up to $550M, enhancing its U.S. crypto derivatives platform with CFTC-licensed infrastructure. Closing expected in 2026. Crypto
Grinex halts operations after a $13.74M USDT hack, attributed to foreign intelligence. Law enforcement investigates 54 wallets for recovery. Grinex under U.S. sanctions. #Breaking #Crypto $USDT
@Zonda exchange’s CEO revealed a Bitcoin wallet containing 4,500 BTC is inaccessible due to untransferred private keys amid ongoing withdrawal issues. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Coinbase has added Diem (DIEM) and Opengradient (OPG) to its listing roadmap, pending market-making support and technical infrastructure. No trading dates announced yet. #Update #Crypto
Winklevoss Capital transferred 572 BTC ($42.8M) from Gemini amid financial challenges, with ongoing debt restructuring discussions as the exchange faces significant losses and staff reductions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Pakistan lifts its 8-year crypto banking ban, enabling banks to serve registered crypto firms following partnerships with World Liberty Financial and Binance. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum’s derivatives market on @Binance shows increased short positions, risking a squeeze as $ETH rises 35% since February. Funding rates turning positive may shift market dynamics. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Jackrong launches Gemopus, an AI model built on Google’s Gemma 4, offering local Opus-style reasoning. It’s available in two variants for different hardware capabilities. #Update #AI
CoW Swap’s front-end was compromised, leading to an estimated $500,000 in user losses; the protocol is paused but smart contracts remain unaffected. Vitalik Buterin recently used the platform. #Update #DeFi
Coinbase and Binance seek access to Anthropic’s Mythos model to counter AI-driven cyber threats, following its Claude Mythos Preview launch. #Update #Security
Deutsche Börse acquires a $200M stake in Kraken’s parent, valuing the exchange at $13.3B, signaling TradFi consolidation in crypto. #Update #Finance
Kraken faces extortion after insiders exposed client data; 2,000 accounts affected, but no system hack occurred. Kraken collaborates with law enforcement and refuses to negotiate. #Breaking #Security
