Crypto Regulation: Nigerian SEC Raises Capital Requirement For Exchanges To N2 Billion

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is paying vast attention to its rapidly developing cryptocurrency industry marked by a string of new regulations. In the latest development, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shared a revised minimum capital for all regulated market entities, including operators in the digital asset market. Related Reading: Senators Signal […] дальше »

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A $280 Million Bitcoin Heist Leads to Monero Price Rally

ZachXBT reported that the attacker rapidly laundered the funds through instant exchanges such as Thorchain. The post A $280 Million Bitcoin Heist Leads to Monero Price Rally appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Take Profits: 41,800 BTC Sent To Exchanges

On-chain data shows Bitcoin short-term holders have transferred a large amount of tokens to exchanges alongside the asset’s recovery rally. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Have Made Profit Transactions To Exchanges In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the exchange deposit transactions of Bitcoin short-term holders (STHs). дальше »

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Bitcoin Sees $1.65B Exodus From Exchanges as Holders Move to Cold Storage

This week $1.65B of Bitcoin left exchanges for cold storage, thinning sell-side liquidity and creating a supply shock as BTC holds near $95K. дальше »

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DOJ Charges Venezuelan National in $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme

The Department of Justice charged a Venezuelan national this week for allegedly using crypto exchanges in a $1 billion money laundering scheme. According to the complaint, the funds moved in and out of the United States. дальше »

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Foreign exchanges face Google Play lockout under South Korea’s VASP rules

Google Play will block unlicensed foreign crypto apps in South Korea, tightening VASP enforcement and boosting domestic exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Foreign cryptocurrency exchange applications are expected to become unavailable for download or unable to receive updates through South… дальше »

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Bitmine bets $200 million on MrBeast as ‘MrBeast Financial’ eyes crypto push

Bitmine commits $200M to MrBeast’s Beast Industries as “MrBeast Financial” files a trademark for crypto payments, exchanges, and DeFi-focused financial services. Tom Lee’s Bitmine announced a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, the business entity behind YouTube creator MrBeast, with… дальше »

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BitMEX Report Finds Crypto Perpetuals Enter Post-Yield Era

BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today released its end-of-year research report, “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025,” outlining five core insights that defined a turbulent year for the global crypto derivatives market. дальше »

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South Korea limits foreign crypto exchange access as Google Play enforces licensing

Only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store. Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share. Some traders may shift towards DeFi and non-custodial wallets. дальше »

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Gate Releases December 2025 Transparency Report: Advancing Trading Scale, Compliance, and Ecosystem Synergy to Strengthen Its Global Growth Foundation

Gate, one of the leading global digital asset exchanges, has released its December 2025 Transparency Report. The report highlights the platform’s coordinated progress across multiple dimensions, including trading scale, Web3 ecosystem development, and global compliance expansion, demonstrating strong business resilience and a systematic approach to long-term growth. дальше »

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Should Centralized Exchange Users Be Worried About Deepfake Advancements?

The increasing use of AI-driven tools to generate deepfake content has sparked renewed concerns about public safety.   As the technology becomes more advanced and widely accessible, it also raises questions about the reliability of visual identity verification systems used by centralized exchanges. дальше »

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Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole

Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes eyes Ethena price surge to $1 as major Korean exchanges list USDe

ENA price has surged 6% as bulls eye a breakout above $0. 24. Upbit and Bithumb have listed Ethena USD (USDe). Arthur Hayes has shared a fresh prediction for the ENA price, noting a potential surge to $1. дальше »

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$6 Billion BTC Buying Spree Hits Exchanges as Bitcoin Price Races toward $100,000

Bitcoin surged sharply this week, climbing from roughly $91,000 on Monday to just above $95,000 by Wednesday. Meanwhile, on-chain data reveals a massive influx of BTC into major exchange wallets. дальше »

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10 Best Crypto Exchanges: Top Trading Platforms to Trade Bitcoin in 2026

The best crypto exchanges in 2025 are PrimeXBT, Binance, MEXC, Bybit, Coinbase, OKX, Kraken, Crypto.com, Bitget, and KuCoin. These top platforms simplify cryptocurrency trading by providing secure ways to buy, The post 10 Best Crypto Exchanges: Top Trading Platforms to Trade Bitcoin in 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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With a 1,500% trading volume growth, Coinvest emerges biggest dark horse among crypto exchanges in 2025

While most leading cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025 have focused on tokenized equities and intensified competition for retail users, the fastest-growing segment of the market has emerged from a different direction. дальше »

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Binance Investment Arm YZi Labs Backs Genius Terminal for Private Onchain Trading

YZi Labs commits $10 million to Genius Terminal, a professional trading platform designed to rival centralized exchanges with private, high-velocity on-chain operations. The post Binance Investment Arm YZi Labs Backs Genius Terminal for Private Onchain Trading appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Kazakhstan Shuts 22 Shadow Crypto Exchanges, Freezes 20K Cards in Crackdown

AFM blocked over 1,100 illegal services and returned $277 million to victims after the Jan. 12 presidential briefing. The post Kazakhstan Shuts 22 Shadow Crypto Exchanges, Freezes 20K Cards in Crackdown appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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The US Senate could wipe out $6 billion in crypto rewards this week by closing one specific loophole

The GENIUS Act banned issuer-paid yield, but the Senate markup fight is whether exchanges can keep routing rewards around that restriction, and the answer could decide who controls $6 billion in annual incentives. дальше »

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Monero hits record high of $686 after Dubai bans privacy tokens on exchanges

Monero's surge highlights growing interest in privacy coins, potentially challenging regulatory frameworks and influencing crypto market dynamics. The post Monero hits record high of $686 after Dubai bans privacy tokens on exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Kazakhstan blocks 1,100 unlicensed crypto exchanges in crackdown

Kazakhstan blocked access to over 1,100 unlicensed crypto platforms as it tightens enforcement, steering activity toward licensed exchanges to support its hub ambitions. Financial authorities in Kazakhstan have blocked access to more than 1,100 online platforms offering cryptocurrency exchange services… дальше »

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Nigeria ties crypto oversight to tax IDs under sweeping reform

Nigeria’s tax overhaul pulls crypto exchanges into identity-based reporting, reshaping how digital assets are brought into the traditional economy. дальше »

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Nigeria enforces identity-linked crypto oversight under new tax law

Exchanges must report detailed crypto activity to Nigerian authorities under new identity-based compliance rules effective from January 2026. дальше »

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Solana Policy Institute urges SEC to exempt DeFi developers from exchange rules

The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning that current rules could chill innovation. дальше »

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Bitcoin liquidity to get crunched by a new regional law that legally excludes 99% of buyers

On paper, South Korea has been one of the world’s loudest crypto markets for years. In practice, it has been a strangely narrow one. If you were a regular person, you could trade on the big won exchanges. дальше »

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80 Trillion SHIB Exits Exchanges as Supply Crunch Looms – Analyst Eyes 280% Shiba Inu Boost

Whales have withdrawn more than 80 trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens from exchanges in the last 30 days, according to data. The dwindling exchange supply has sparked speculation about a looming supply crunch, with analysts now predicting a 280% rally to $0. дальше »

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What You Need to Know About India’s New Crypto User Verification Rules

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has introduced stricter compliance requirements for cryptocurrency platforms, significantly enhancing identity verification for users nationwide. Under the new rules, regulated crypto exchanges are required to verify users through live selfie authentication and geographic location data during the onboarding process. дальше »

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Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications. дальше »

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Indian crypto investors subject to stricter KYC norms under new FIU guidance

Crypto exchanges must now track user location and identity more rigorously as India steps up efforts to bring digital assets under formal oversight. дальше »

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South Korea moves to reopen corporate crypto investing after long freeze

Companies would be limited to investing up to 5% of their equity capital. Only top market cap tokens on major regulated exchanges would be eligible. Stablecoin inclusion remains under regulatory discussion. дальше »

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India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding

India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing. дальше »

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Coinbase could pull CLARITY Act support over stablecoin rewards ban

The crypto-focused markets structure bill is set to be discussed at a markup session on Thursday. On the line is the ability for stablecoin issuers to offer rewards via crypto exchanges. дальше »

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Tennessee Regulator Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com — Details

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto. com to cease offering sports betting contracts, bringing focus to the regulatory landscape of event contract exchanges. дальше »

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$4,030,000,000 in 24 Hours, XRP Gets Big Push From Futures Market

XRP futures traders are now helping to sustain the price with over $4 billion now locked on exchanges. дальше »

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard moved $1 billion in crypto through UK exchanges: report

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly moved about $1 billion in cryptocurrency through two UK-registered exchanges. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Sell-Offs Incoming: 82 Trillion Deposits Threaten To Crash SHIB Price

On-chain data show a significant amount of Shiba Inu still held on exchanges, putting the SHIB price at risk of a decline due to sell-offs. This comes amid a positive increase in net flows, indicating that more coins are flowing into exchanges, likely to offload them. дальше »

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Binance adds 100m users in 18 months as Bitcoin holdings leave exchanges

Binance has surpassed 300m users, with survey data showing half now identify as long-term crypto holders, while BTC leaves exchanges and institutional activity rises. Binance has surpassed 300 million registered users globally, adding 100 million users in 18 months in… дальше »

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Colombia orders exchanges to report Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin users

Colombia’s DIAN now forces crypto platforms to collect and report user and transaction data on Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and other assets under Resolution 000240. Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) has introduced new regulations requiring digital asset operators to… дальше »

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Truebit protocol hack exposes DeFi security risks as TRU token collapses

The TRU token collapsed from $0. 1659 to near zero, wiping out market value. Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit. The attacker wallet was linked to a Sparkle protocol attack 12 days earlier. дальше »

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Colombia and France Tighten Crypto Tax Rules — Here’s Who’s in Their Crosshairs

Colombia and France are escalating oversight of the crypto sector, signaling a new era in global tax enforcement. Exchanges, intermediaries, and even self-custody wallets are under unprecedented scrutiny. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Whales Quietly Accumulate Billions Off Exchanges—Is a Massive 300% Rocket Coming?

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Binance launches gold and silver perpetual futures in expansion beyond crypto

Products listed as XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT are designed to track gold and silver prices onchain. The contracts operate under FSRA regulation in Abu Dhabi through the ADGM framework. Other major exchanges already offer precious metals-linked perpetual contracts, reflecting rising demand. дальше »

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Binance axes 23 spot pairs on Jan. 9 in market quality, liquidity cleanup

Binance will remove 23 low-liquidity spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, deactivating bots while keeping the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced plans to remove 23 spot trading pairs from… дальше »

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India tax authorities warn crypto undermines tax enforcement

Officials told a parliamentary panel that private wallets, offshore exchanges and cross-border DeFi activity make tracking taxable crypto income difficult. дальше »

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XRP Supply Shock? 22M Tokens Leave Exchanges

Major exchanges recorded a net outflow of 22 million XRP in the first week of the year, according to the most recent data. дальше »

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Exchanges to freeze trading and withdrawals after countdown under new crypto law – how long do you have?

Crypto companies serving EU residents began collecting tax data on Jan. 1, 2026, under the European Union’s DAC8 rules. That start date has fed viral claims on X that the bloc has “ended crypto privacy. дальше »

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Bankers warn stablecoin yield loophole could drain Main Street deposits

U.S. community banks say a GENIUS Act loophole lets exchanges pay “backdoor” yields on stablecoins, threatening local deposits and demanding Congress shut it down. A coalition of U.S. community bankers has called on Congress to amend federal stablecoin legislation to… дальше »

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XRP currently dominates Japan’s cash inflows, and a new 20% tax rate is about to lock that advantage in

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stood at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 5 and declared 2026 a “digital year,” framing traditional exchanges as the primary gateway for investors to access cryptoassets and ETF-like products. дальше »

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Bitcoin Funding Rates Improve, But Signal Still Not Decisive: Glassnode

Analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how the Bitcoin Funding Rates have increased across the various exchanges, but still not to a high degree. Bitcoin Perps Funding Rates Have Surged In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Funding Rates for the major perpetual futures markets. дальше »

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US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate to pursue crypto market structure legislation that would ban exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins. дальше »

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