Crypto Exchange
Gensler on Regulation Crypto Exchanges, Combating Money Laundering
In a response to a question from Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), SEC Chair Gary Gensler explains his approach to regulating cryptocurrency exchanges and addresses concerns surrounding crypto’s role in money laundering.
Afghan Authorities Reportedly Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in 1 Week
The Afghanistan police force shut down 16 crypto exchanges in the country's western Herat province over the past week, according to independent local media outlet Ariana News. "The Hash" hosts discuss why it might be a "bullish" move for the industry and where it fits in the global crypto crackdown.
Report: Prosecutors Raided 7 Korean Exchanges Amid Terra Probe
Seven crypto exchanges in South Korea have reportedly been raided by prosecutors probing a fraud case in connection with the collapse of algorithmic stablecoin terraUSD (UST) and LUNA. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest in the Terra turmoil.
Binance Signs Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo for NFT Push
Crypto exchange Binance has entered an exclusive multi-year non-fungible token (NFT) partnership with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest celebrity NFT push potentially bringing Web3 and digital collectibles to global sports fans.
Coinbase Phasing Out ‘Coinbase Pro’ for ‘Advanced’ Mode in Main App
Crypto exchange Coinbase will phase out its trader-focused “Coinbase Pro” in favor of “Advanced Trade,” a similar exchange service that lives alongside Coinbase’s other crypto investment products, unlike Pro. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest move from Coinbase and what this means for accessibility.
Binance Labs Raises $500M Fund for Web 3 Investments
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of crypto exchange Binance, has raised $500 million for a fund investing in Web 3 and blockchain companies. This comes as Forbes confirmed it’s no longer going public via SPAC after Binance invested $200 million in the publisher earlier this year.
FTX.US’ Harrison Isn’t Afraid of Competition from Traditional Exchanges
Brett Harrison, President of FTX.US, joined CoinDesk at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss whether crypto exchanges should act as a gatekeeper for the listing of crypto assets and future market dynamics as more institutional investors enter the space.
Coinbase Becomes First Crypto Firm to Join Fortune 500 List
Crypto exchange Coinbase has entered the Fortune 500, a ranking of the biggest U.S. companies by revenue, becoming the first cryptocurrency company to join the list. “The Hash” panel discusses why this is a watershed moment for the crypto industry.
FTX US Debuts Stock Trading in Push for Bigger Slice of US Retail Pie
FTX.US, the Chicago post of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading empire, said it will begin testing stock trading functionality for a handful of U.S. users. “The Hash” panel discusses FTX’s push into the traditional finance ecosystem and why we could expect to see more crypto exchanges follow suit.
US Agencies Warn of Attempts by North Koreans to Get IT Jobs
Three U.S. government agencies warned on Monday that some North Korean IT workers were trying to secure jobs while concealing their nationalities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what this means for crypto.
