FTX has acquired Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid Group in a move to help Japanese customers through its new subsidiary, according to a CoinDesk report Wednesday (Feb. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Hester Peirce, the crypto-friendly commissioner on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is warning that a proposal from the agency would not only add another layer of oversight to trade government securities, but could also give regulators more power to examine digital-asset platforms, Bloomberg...
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With its decision this week to spend $200 million to buy the assets of the Diem Association’s largely launch-ready stablecoin, Silvergate Bank has the potential to become a serious competitor to the likes of Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USD Coin stablecoins overnight. Get the Full...
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is warning cryptocurrency traders to be “cautious and vigilant” when using FTX Trading Ltd., which is among the fastest-growing crypto exchanges in the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of in 2022, as the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Amber Group, a crypto finance startup working in algorithmic trading and digital market making, has acquired DeCurret, a Japan-licensed crypto exchange operator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
India’s finance minister just announced that India’s next budget will include a 30% tax on cryptocurrency, suggesting a long-feared total ban is likely off the table. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Solana Labs announced in a Tuesday (Feb. 1) blog post a new point-of-sale (POS) payment product that lets merchants accept the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin and other cryptocurrencies with tiny fees nearly instantly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
