Tag: Cryptocurrency Exchange

Paul Chan says that blockchain and Web3 tech will be responsible for the next big wave of growth in Hong Kong’s digital tech sector. Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po has reiterated his support for blockchain technology, calling it the next wave of “breakthrough growth” in the digital technology industry in a recent blog…

The price of Pepe has plummeted 15% after developers sent nearly 4% of the memecoin’s total supply to exchanges without warning. The price of the frog-themed memecoin Pepe has plunged nearly 15% after recent changes to a multisig wallet and new token transfers ignited fears of a “rug pull” by its developers. The allegations — as well as the…

Komainu completed the final step in VARA’s licensing process nearly 10 months after securing its MVP license in November 2022. Komainu, a joint venture between Nomura and crypto firms CoinShares and Ledger, has received a full operating license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). The United Arab Emirates has opened its door to crypto…

Coinbase and Circle have redefined their relationship, according to identical announcements on the Coinbase and Circle blogs on Aug. 21. The two organizations jointly launched the USD Coin stablecoin and have, until now, governed the token through the Centre Consortium. The Centre Consortium “will no longer exist as a stand-alone entity,” the blog past said, and governance and operations…

Centralized and decentralized solutions could come together in one exchange, creating a fusion that can redefine finance. In the rapidly changing cryptocurrency landscape, the convergence of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) is emerging as a step toward a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem. This integration represents a profound shift that bridges the strengths of both worlds, combining…

Crypto users have reported seeing “wonky” prices for Ripple’s XRP token on the Gemini crypto exchange hours after it relisted the token on its platform for deposits and trading. Several crypto community members on X (Twitter) on Aug. 11 posted screenshots of what many have described as a “price glitch” that has seen XRP’s displayed price…