KuCoin to Pay $300M Settlement for US Licensing Violations

The settlement includes substantial financial penalties with executives agreeing to individual forfeitures, highlighting increased scrutiny of offshore exchanges. The pattern of regulatory challenges spans multiple jurisdictions, including previous restrictions in New York, Canada, and temporary limitations in India. The timing coincides with broader crypto enforcement actions, though potential policy shifts loom under the new Trump…

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Deribit’s Trading Volume Soars to Over $1T in 2024

Deribit’s trading volume skyrocketed to $1.185 trillion in 2024, nearly doubling 2023’s $608 billion, showing strong institutional interest. Options trading hit $743 billion with 99% growth, solidifying Deribit’s dominance since launching Bitcoin options in 2016. Spot trading surged 810% to $7.6 billion, driven by rising Bitcoin prices, ETF launches, and regulatory advancements. Deribit, a crypto…

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Crypto Brokerage Firm GCEX Partners Fireblocks to Expand Institutional Access

GCEX joined forces with Fireblocks to enhance institutional access to digital assets. Fireblocks’ Policy Engine will help GCEX’s Dubai and Netherlands operations improve governance and risk controls. This partnership follows GCEX’s collaboration with Hex Trust in launching a secured accounts service for institutional digital asset protection in the EU and UK. GCEX Group, a leading…

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Solana Hits Record DEX Trading Volume of $39.2B amid Trump Family Meme Coin Craze

Solana’s DEX trading hit an all-time high of nearly $40 billion on Sunday. Solana leaders praised the chain’s resilience despite network challenges over the weekend. Solana hit a historic on-chain milestone during the weekend memecoin craze linked to President-elect ‘s family. On Saturday, its DEX (decentralized exchanges) trading volume hit $28.2 billion. Blockwork’s research analyst…

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Indian Scammers Exploit Tether’s USDT to Move Funds Abroad

Indian scammers are exploiting stablecoins like USDT to move illicit funds internationally. Police in Rajasthan arrested suspects involved in laundering over INR 1 crore via USDT stablecoin. Authorities previously busted a similar scam, arresting 15 people linked to USDT laundering . Cybercriminals in India are increasingly exploiting blockchain technology to move illicit funds across borders, with…

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