Robinhood acquires crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, expanding into institutional crypto.

Robinhood Markets Inc. has announced a major acquisition, purchasing the European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp Ltd. for $200 million. This strategic move marks Robinhood’s expansion beyond its home market in the US and into the institutional cryptocurrency business. The deal, which…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Seeks Over $100 Million for Pre IPO Funding Round

Kraken, one of the oldest and most reputable cryptocurrency exchanges, is contemplating raising a final funding round ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO). This decision comes amid inquiries from potential investors during the current digital-asset market surge. Founded…

DMM Bitcoin Raising $321 Million to Recover from Major Hack

In an ambitious move to recover from a significant security breach, Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin plans to raise 50 billion yen ($321 million). The funds will be sourced from group companies within the broader DMM.com Group. This strategic infusion…

Hong Kong Crypto Licensing Progress and Future Challenges

Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges has taken significant strides over the past year. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has actively worked towards creating a robust framework to foster a digital asset hub. This article delves into the…

Coinbase Sees Shifts in Digital Assets Amid Market Growth

Coinbase Global Inc. has witnessed significant shifts in the digital asset landscape over the past few years. As the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, its journey from the volatility of the 2021 bull run to the more mature and stable market…

Bybit Ends Trade Access via Hidden Road Prime Brokerage(backed by Citadel Securities )

Citadel Securities-backed prime brokerage firm Hidden Road has recently announced that it will no longer offer its clients access to trading on Bybit, the third-largest crypto exchange by volume. This decision, communicated to clients a few weeks ago, stems from…

Ripio CEO Foresees Crypto Shift in Latin America to 10 millions users

Sebastian Serrano, the CEO of Ripio, a leading Latin American crypto exchange, envisions a significant shift in how corporations will finance their operations. He predicts that security token offerings (STOs) will become a primary method for companies to raise capital.…

Kraken Challenges SEC in Legal Dispute Over Cryptocurrency Regulations

The ongoing legal battle between Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified with a recent filing by Kraken. In their reply to the SEC’s letter, Kraken challenges the agency’s case, claiming that…

US Justice Department Appoints FRA as Binance Monitor Following $4.3 Billion Plea Deal

In a significant development, consulting firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) has been chosen by the United States Justice Department to fulfill the role of an outside monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. This decision comes after Binance pleaded guilty to violating…

Coinbase Sued for Securities Violations and Illegal Business Practices

Coinbase faces a class-action lawsuit alleging securities violations and an illegal business model. The lawsuit claims that Coinbase knowingly violated state securities laws through its digital asset sales. Tokens targeted in the lawsuit include Solana, Polygon, Near Protocol, Decentraland, Algorand,…