In an era where digital currencies are becoming mainstream, the security of centralized exchanges has come under intense scrutiny. Following a catastrophic breach in July 2024, WazirX, one of India’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced plans to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX). This initiative not only aims to enhance user security but also responds to
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FTX, once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is embroiled in a legal confrontation with its former co-CEO Ryan Salame. The crux of the dispute, as detailed in a recent court filing dated November 4, revolves around the alleged recovery of nearly $98.8 million in a combination of cash and cryptocurrencies. FTX accuses Salame of
The infamous Mt. Gox exchange, which collapsed in 2014 due to a major security breach, has resumed actions that have turned heads in the cryptocurrency community. Recent developments reveal that Mt. Gox has moved over $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) into newly established wallets. This transaction, executed on November 4, has triggered a wave
In a noteworthy development for the crypto landscape, OSL Group Limited has recently announced through a press release dated November 4 that its Japanese subsidiary, OSL Investment (Japan) Limited, has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire an 81.38% stake in CoinBest K.K., a notable player in the local crypto exchange scene. This acquisition
The landscape of cryptocurrency trading is often marred with allegations and disputes, especially when it comes to the practices of major exchanges. Recently, a heated exchange of words erupted involving prominent figures in the crypto sector: Justin Sun, the founder of Tron Network, Andre Cronje, co-founder of Sonic Labs, and Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase.
In the volatile realm of cryptocurrency, security has become an ever-pressing concern, as showcased by the recent incident involving M2, a UAE-based crypto exchange. On November 1, M2 publicly acknowledged a significant breach that drained a staggering $13.7 million from its digital vaults. According to their announcements, the breach occurred in the early hours of
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the blockchain landscape, the Optimism Foundation has finalized a $25 million deal with Kraken to welcome its newly launched layer-2 (L2) blockchain, Ink, into the burgeoning Superchain ecosystem. This partnership is estimated to be worth approximately $43 million based on the current valuation of OP tokens, which stand
In a significant move signaling its commitment to technological advancement, Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate advanced generative AI tools into its platform. This strategic initiative aims not only to refine user onboarding processes but also to bolster customer support and optimize internal systems for
In a striking analysis released by Animoca Research, the performance of newly listed tokens on five major cryptocurrency exchanges from January to September 2023 has raised eyebrows across the crypto community. The findings revealed a sobering trend: a negative median performance rate ranging from 40% to 70% was observed among 773 tokens listed during this
On October 30, Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, revealed a significant restructuring initiative intended to optimize its operations and re-establish its organizational focus. This announcement comes on the heels of a painful history of prior layoffs, which included a notable 30% workforce reduction just a year prior. These decisions are not merely business
