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The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable surge in trading activities in November, with major exchanges seeing a substantial increase in both spot and futures trading volumes. What Happened: In an impressive month-over-month growth, spot trading volumes on major exchanges jumped by 60% in...

Asset management giant VanEck released a comprehensive forecast for the cryptocurrency market in 2024, projecting significant developments and shifts. Key among these predictions was the expectation that more than $2.4 billion would flow into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs, leading to a record...

As the crypto world rejoiced in the surge of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various meme coins, Binance's BNB token experienced a sense of missing out, failing to enjoy the upward trend of gains that the wider cryptocurrency market was witnessing. What Happened: After the crypto exchange Binance...

In September, during a conference in Singapore, key traders of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) were briefed about the company's impending settlement with U.S. authorities. The message was clear at a luxurious private dinner hosted by Binance in Singapore: the world's largest crypto exchange...

A new research report shed light on the ownership landscape of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), revealing a substantial majority of Bitcoin holders were small investors, with approximately 74% of Bitcoin addresses holding less than 0.01 BTC. The study, by Grayscale Research, titled "Demystifying Bitcoin...

SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is withdrawing from the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The San Francisco-based firm informed its crypto customers on Wednesday about the necessity to either liquidate their accounts or transfer them to crypto exchange Blockchain.com, Bloomberg,...

OKX on Monday announced the launch of its crypto exchange and Web3 wallet services in Brazil to offer traders a platform for trading a wide array of cryptocurrencies, along with options such as staking rewards and DeFi integrations. The platform will support Brazilian Real (BRL...

Former CEO of crypto exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) Changpeng Zhao is contesting the U.S. government's attempt to modify his bail terms. In a fresh legal document, he challenged the notion that he poses a flight risk, despite holding citizenship in two other countries, including...

The cryptocurrency market has been in a state of flux following the recent news surrounding Binance and Changpeng Zhao's resignation as CEO. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is priced at $37,346.50, up 4.46%. Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) is priced at $2,070.85, up 7.11%. Also Read: ...

The world of cryptocurrency has been shaken by recent events surrounding Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), one of the largest and most influential crypto exchanges globally.  The exit of its CEO Changpeng Zhao and a staggering $4 billion fine have sent ripples through the industry. Benzinga...

The U.S. Department of Justice is currently in discussions with crypto exchange Binance Holdings Ltd. (CRYPTO: BNB) over a potential resolution to an extensive investigation. What Happened: The allegations against Binance include money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations....

Blockchain experts recently delved into the complexities and opportunities of harnessing blockchain data in today's market and discussed the challenges of handling fragmented blockchain data across numerous global exchanges last week at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets...

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), in collaboration with crypto exchange OKX, Monday announced the freezing of approximately $225 million in USDT tokens that were identified in external self-custody wallets linked to a Southeast Asian human trafficking syndicate involved in a...

Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange led by former NYSE President Tom Farley, announced the purchase of 100% of CoinDesk Monday from Digital Currency Group in an all-cash deal. What Happened: Post-acquisition, the crypto-focused media company will operate as an independent...

Taiwanese trading firm Kronos Research reported unauthorized access to some of its API keys, leading to an estimated loss of over $25 million. The breach, which occurred over the weekend, prompted a temporary halt in trading activities as the firm conducted a thorough investigation....