FTX resolves dispute with Bahamian liquidators Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX Trading on Tuesday announced a settlement with liquidators for FTX’s Bahamas unit,... Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:53pm
Markets Crypto exchange Coinbase obtains Monetary Authority Of Singapore licence The Singapore arm of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Monday that it had obtained a Major Payment... Published 02 Oct, 2023 11:29am
World Six arrested in HK probe of JPEX crypto exchange HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Monday arrested six people on suspicion of “conspiracy to defraud” after ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Markets Bitcoin rises to highest level since June 2022 LONDON: Top cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a nine-month high of $26,533 on Tuesday, in its fourth consecutive day of... Published 14 Mar, 2023 07:45pm
Markets Crypto exchange Binance to halt sterling transfers LONDON: Binance is halting its sterling deposits and withdrawals, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, a month... Published 14 Mar, 2023 05:17pm
Business & Finance Crypto firm Circle reveals $3.3bn exposure to Silicon Valley Bank U.S. cryptocurrency firm Circle has $3.3 billion of its $40 billion of USD Coin reserves at the collapsed lender... Published 11 Mar, 2023 01:41pm
Markets Crypto banking titan Silvergate closing shop SAN FRANCISCO: Crypto banking colossus Silvergate on Wednesday said it will shut down in the face of market turmoil... Published 09 Mar, 2023 12:31pm
Markets Binance to revive bid for Singapore crypto permit Crypto exchange Binance will have its custodial arm apply for a permit to offer cryptocurrency services in Singapore... Published 02 Mar, 2023 01:12pm
Business & Finance Crypto exchange Huobi to lay off 20pc of staff SINGAPORE: Crypto exchange Huobi plans to lay off about 20% of its staff, the company told Reuters on Friday. ... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Markets Crypto exchange Huobi to cut staff 20% in ‘bear market’ SINGAPORE: Crypto exchange Huobi plans to lay off about 20% of its staff, the company told Reuters on Friday, in the... Published 06 Jan, 2023 10:11pm
Business & Finance FTX founder charged with fraud in crypto exchange’s collapse NEW YORK: US federal prosecutors on Tuesday alleged Sam Bankman-Fried committed fraud and violated campaign finance... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:19am
Markets Binance sees withdrawals of $1.9bn in last 24 hours, data firm Nansen says LONDON: Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, saw withdrawals of $1.9 billion in the last 24 hours,... Published 13 Dec, 2022 06:27pm
Markets Santander to block UK transfers to crypto exchanges in 2023 LONDON: Santander will block UK customers from sending real-time payments to cryptocurrency exchanges next year as... Published 04 Nov, 2022 08:41pm
Markets Crypto exchange Binance helped Iranian firms trade $8 billion despite sanctions LONDON: Crypto giant Binance has processed Iranian transactions with a value of $8 billion since 2018 despite US... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:48pm
Technology Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto LISBON: One of the world’s biggest technology get-togethers kicks off in the Portuguese capital on Tuesday, with... Published 30 Oct, 2022 02:10pm
Markets Crypto exchange Binance, Musk’s co-investor, to help Twitter with blockchain Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange that has invested $500 million into Elon Musk’s buyout of Twitter Inc,... Published 28 Oct, 2022 07:57pm
Markets US sanctions crypto ‘laundering’ service Tornado WASHINGTON: The United States placed sanctions Monday on Tornado Cash, a leading “crypto mixer” for transactions in... Published 08 Aug, 2022 09:16pm
Business & Finance UAE crypto push sees Bybit, Crypto.com announce Dubai offices DUBAI: Crypto exchange Bybit on Monday said it will open its global headquarters in Dubai and crypto platform... Published 30 Mar, 2022 06:08am
Markets Time to ready global response to crypto risks, regulators say LONDON: Risks from the $2.6 trillion crypto market could grow quickly and regulators need pre-prepared measures to... Published 16 Feb, 2022 03:37pm
World Crypto donations soar to groups backing Ukraine's government: report LONDON: Bitcoin donations have soared to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, some of which have supplied... Published 08 Feb, 2022 09:18pm
Markets Bitcoin mimics stocks rally, hits 2-week high Bitcoin hit its highest in two weeks on Saturday, extending the previous session's strong gains as cryptocurrencies... Published 05 Feb, 2022 11:44am
Markets Crypto platform Wormhole says funds are 'restored' after $320mn hack LONDON: Cryptocurrency firm Wormhole said on Thursday that "all funds have been restored" after over $320 million ... Published 03 Feb, 2022 09:46pm
Business & Finance Turkish unit of crypto exchange Binance fined, news agency says ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) imposed an 8 million lira ($751,314) fine on the... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Markets Crypto exchange Binance signs Dubai World Trade Centre deal DUBAI: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Tuesday it had signed a cooperation deal with Dubai World Trade ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 02:53pm
Markets Bitcoin heads for worst week in months as Mt Gox payouts loom SYDNEY: Bitcoin fell to a one-month low on Friday and was headed for its worst week in six months as traders have... Published 19 Nov, 2021 11:22am
Markets Bitcoin slips on profit-taking but on track for biggest gain in 8 months LONDON: Bitcoin fell on Wednesday to its lowest level in 1-1/2 weeks, taking losses since hitting a record high last... Published 27 Oct, 2021 08:23pm
Markets Bitcoin trading subdued after chaotic debut, Coinbase faces lawsuit Coinbase says it would delay the launch until at least October. Shares of Coinbase last traded down 3.50% at $257.43 Published 08 Sep, 2021 08:13pm
Markets Crypto exchange Binance unauthorised, says Italian regulator LONDON: Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is not authorised to carry out activities in Italy, the country’s... Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am
Markets Crypto exchange Binance unauthorised, says Italian regulator, as crackdown widens Binance not authorised in Italy – regulator. Scrutiny of platform growing across world. UK, Thailand, Japan and Germany among others to target Binance. Published 15 Jul, 2021 05:09pm
Business & Finance Crypto exchange Binance hit by criminal complaint from Thai regulators LONDON/BENGALURU: Thailand’s financial watchdog filed a criminal complaint against cryptocurrency exchange Binance... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points