Kraken Relocates Global Headquarters to Wyoming, Citing Pro-Crypto Environment
Key Insights Kraken has officially moved its global headquarters to Cheyenne, Wyoming, citing the state’s crypto-friendly regulations and long-standing support…
Coinbase Secures MiCA License, Establishes Luxembourg as EU Crypto Hub
Key Insights Coinbase has obtained a MiCA license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, allowing it to legally offer crypto services across…
Pro-Israel Hackers Drain $82 Million from Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex
Key Insights Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hacked for over $81 million in a politically motivated cyberattack attributed to…
KuCoin Launches in Thailand Amid Crackdown on Unlicensed Exchanges
Key Insights KuCoin has launched its first fully regulated exchange in Thailand, following the acquisition of ERX and approval from…
Bybit Secures MiCAR License, Sets Up European Headquarters in Vienna
Key Insights Bybit received the MiCAR license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, enabling regulated crypto services across 29 EEA countries.…
U.S. SEC Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance in Landmark Move
Key Insights The U.S. SEC voluntarily dismissed its 2023 lawsuit against Binance and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, citing policy discretion…
Thailand Blocks Access to Bybit, OKX, and Others in Crypto Crackdown
Key Insights Thailand’s SEC will block local access to five unlicensed crypto exchanges, including OKX and Bybit, starting June 28,…
Australia’s ASIC Sues Former ACX Director Allan Guo Over Crypto Exchange Collapse
Key Insights ASIC has filed civil penalty proceedings against Allan Guo, former executive of collapsed crypto exchange ACX, over alleged…
Crypto.com Acquires CySEC-Licensed Broker LegacyFX
Key Insights Crypto.com acquired Cyprus-based A.N. Allnew Investments Ltd, securing a MiFID license to expand traditional financial offerings in the…
Australia’s AUSTRAC Fines Crypto Exchange Cointree A$75,120 for Delayed Suspicious Transaction Reports
Key Insights AUSTRAC fined Melbourne-based crypto exchange Cointree A$75,120 for failing to submit suspicious matter reports (SMRs) on time, a…