Crypto Exchanges
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 the Thai…
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. The company…
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 under the…
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, 2025. The…
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 breaches of…
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 European Economic…
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 requirement under…
Coinbase Fires Support Contractors in India Over Data Breach Tied to Social Engineering Attacks
Key Insights Coinbase terminated several Indian customer support contractors for allegedly enabling phishing attacks by leaking user data, potentially exposing the company…
Coinbase Hit by Insider Breach, Faces Up to $400 Mln in Remediation Costs
Key Insights Coinbase disclosed a data breach involving bribed overseas customer support contractors who leaked sensitive user data, prompting the company to…
Coinbase Shares Rally 9% After S&P 500 Inclusion Announcement
Key Insights Coinbase will join the S&P 500 on May 19, becoming the first crypto-native company included in the index, replacing Discover…