Coinbase has announced a significant update for its users, enabling them to send Bitcoin to Taproot addresses on October 8th. This integration expands Taproot’s accessibility, enhancing privacy, scalability, and security. With the latest support, Coinbase has joined prominent crypto exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Kraken. In its tweet, the crypto exchange stated, “We’re pleased...Read More
According to a September 7 report by Bloomberg, Premier League (PL) clubs have secured a record-breaking $170 million in sponsorship deals from crypto companies for the 2024/25 season. This uptick comes as league participants face tightening restrictions on gambling sponsorships, which have traditionally been a major source of revenue for them. Crypto Sponsorships on the...Read More
According to a report released by digital asset data provider CCData on Oct. 3, Binance’s market dominance has declined significantly. Its spot market share has fallen to 27%, the lowest level since January 2021, according to the report. It stated that in September, Binance’s spot trading volume dropped by 22.9% to $344 billion, marking the...Read More
OKX is all set to deactivate accounts involved with sanctioned entities, including crypto mixer Tornado Cash and Moscow-based crypto exchange Garantex. On August 9th, OKX CEO Star Xu highlighted the platform’s strict adherence to compliance with international sanctions and clarified that such users will not be able to open accounts on the platform. OKX Enforces...Read More
Leading crypto exchange OKX has announced the discontinuation of its services in Nigeria, citing recent regulatory changes. According to emails sent to OKX’s Nigerian users, customers have until August 30 to withdraw their assets from the exchange, as any remaining balances on the platform will become subject to restrictions afterward. OKX Ends Services in Nigeria...Read More
OKX has experienced significant outflows, with $204 million withdrawn in the past 24 hours and $630 million in the past week, surpassing the outflows of other prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The surge in withdrawals comes from multiple security controversies that may have undermined user confidence. OKX’s Design Flaw On June 9, two OKX users lost a...Read More
In compliance with regulatory requirements, OKX said that it would discontinue its centralized cryptocurrency trading services for residents of Hong Kong starting May 31, 2024. OKX attributed the decision to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application to a “careful consideration” of its business strategy, however, the exchange did not provide further details...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has reportedly said that its services in India are being discontinued due to local regulations. In an email notification sent on March 21st, the platform urged users in the country to close their positions by the end of April. The latest development comes on the heels of a continued crackdown on global...Read More
Pandora has witnessed a remarkable surge of over 30% in the last 24 hours amid a broader market resurgence. This increase can be attributed to recent announcements by crypto wallets from renowned exchanges like Binance and OKX, which emphasized the inclusion of support for the ERC-404 token standard. The ERC-404 Token Standard Based on data...Read More
Authorities in South Korea are looking to investigate major cryptocurrency exchange OKX over complaints of the platform’s improper registration in the country. According to a report by News1 Media, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) received complaints from the country’s Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA). OKX Under Regulatory Probe DAXA, an alliance of South Korea’s...Read More
The latest TokenInsight report reveals that 2023 witnessed shifts in market share and trading volume among top exchanges, with Binance’s numbers decreasing from 54.2% to 48.7% while OKX’s and Bybit’s increasing by 4.3% and 2.2%, respectively. Binance, Upbit, and OKX occupy the top three positions in total annual trading volume, while Binance, OKX, and Bybit...Read More
Several crypto exchanges are taking steps to adhere to recently imposed regulations by the UK government. These regulations require crypto entities to inform users about the risks associated with trading digital assets and to promote their services responsibly. These measures have been implemented as part of the Financial Services and Markets Act in the UK,...Read More
Prominent blockchain security company – CertiK – issued a warning to OKX users to update their iOS app to the latest version after detecting a vulnerability in it. According to the update posted on X (formerly Twitter), CertiK first discovered and reported a severe Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the OKX iOS App earlier...Read More
OKX, a popular decentralized exchange aiming to reduce cross-chain friction, was hacked earlier today by an unknown bad actor. Whereas recent attacks on exchanges have generally focused on compromising and manipulating smart contracts, this one seems to have been carried out by stealing the credentials needed to access the exchange’s wallets, where funds were held...Read More
