Exchanges
OKCoin Founder Buys Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60 Million Deal
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has taken a step towards a reverse IPO with a $60 million acquisition in Hong Kong.
New Exchange Claims It Can Tokenize Shares of AirBnb, Uber, SpaceX
Hg Exchange, a new security token platform launched by Zilliqa and MaiCoin, aspires to tokenize shares of big-name private companies.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Seeks US Listing via Reverse IPO
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is looking to get publicly listed in the U.S. through a reverse merger.
Bakkt Makes Initial Hiring Push for Bitcoin Futures Exchange
The hotly anticipated bitcoin futures platform plans to hire at least eight individuals in areas from sales to tech to finance.
London Stock Exchange's Trading Tech to Power New Crypto Exchange
The London Stock Exchange is providing its matching engine solution for a planned crypto exchange in Hong Kong.
Coinbase Adds Cross-Border Wire Transfers for Whales in Europe and Asia
Coinbase has launched cross-border wire transfers and expanded custody services for institutional customers in Asia, the U.K. and Europe.
Crypto CEO Sentenced to 3-Year Jail Term for Faking Trading Volume
Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.
South Korean Exchange Loses $5 Million in Accidental Bitcoin Airdrop
South Korean exchange Coinzest reportedly lost around $5 million when it airdropped bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instead of WGT.
Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
How BlockEx Went from $24 Million ICO to Layoffs in Less Than a Year
BlockEx, a London-based platform for launching and exchanging tokens, was beset by a series of setbacks that led to downsizing.
