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Huobi to Launch Company’s First Exchange Dedicated to EOS in Q1 2019

Huobi plans to launch the company’s first crypto exchange — dedicated to EOS — in the first quarter of 2019. Huobi Group plans to launch the company’s first cryptocurrency exchange — which will be dedicated to EOS — in the first quarter of 2019, according to a press release sent to Cointelegraph on Dec. 29.… Continue reading Huobi to Launch Company’s First Exchange Dedicated to EOS in Q1 2019

Japanese Financial Regulator Receives 190 Cryptocurrency Exchange License Applications

The Japanese Financial Services Agency has received 190 cryptocurrency exchange license applications. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) received 190 cryptocurrency exchange license applications, an unnamed FSA staff member told Cointelegraph Japan on Dec. 28. The FSA has given the local crypto industry self-regulatory status, certifying the Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) to oversee… Continue reading Japanese Financial Regulator Receives 190 Cryptocurrency Exchange License Applications

SBI Holdings’ Crypto Exchange Vctrade Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple Deposits

Vctrade, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, started accepting crypto deposits. Vctrade, a crypto exchange recently launched by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, has implemented Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) deposits. The company has revealed this in a press release published Dec. 21. The announcement further notes that the… Continue reading SBI Holdings’ Crypto Exchange Vctrade Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple Deposits

Bitfinex Crypto Exchange Launches Margin Trading for Stablecoin Tether

Crypto exchange Bitfinex has introduced margin trading for stablecoin Tether, and plans to add support for other stablecoin pairings. Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has introduced margin trading for stablecoin Tether (USDT), according to a blog post published Dec. 21. Bitfinex has launched margin trading for the USDT/USD pair, which would purportedly lead to more… Continue reading Bitfinex Crypto Exchange Launches Margin Trading for Stablecoin Tether

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Calls 2018 ‘Correction Year’ for Crypto

Binance crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao said that 2018 is a “correction year” for cryptocurrencies. Changpeng Zhao called 2018 a “correction year” for crypto currencies while expressing optimism for the future of the crypto industry during a Bloomberg interview published on Dec. 19. Zhao spoke in reference to the bear market plaguing traders this year,… Continue reading Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Calls 2018 ‘Correction Year’ for Crypto

US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has launched direct crypto conversions on its retail trading platform. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase has launched its new “Convert” service, according to an official statement on Dec. 17. Per the statement, customers will initially be able to convert between Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin… Continue reading US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Digital Asset Conversions

OKEx Crypto Exchange Lists Bitcoin Cash ABC Under Original Bitcoin Cash Ticker

Major crypto exchange OKEx announced it will list Bitcoin Cash ABC under the original Bitcoin Cash ticker, BCH. The Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it will list Bitcoin Cash ABC under the original Bitcoin Cash ticker BCH, according to an official statement Dec. 11. According to the announcement, the sixth largest crypto exchange will… Continue reading OKEx Crypto Exchange Lists Bitcoin Cash ABC Under Original Bitcoin Cash Ticker

South Korean National Assembly Holds Regulation Debate With Local Crypto Exchanges

Major Korean crypto exchanges have arranged a crypto regulation debate in the National Assembly, discussing Anti-Money Laundering policies and customer protection. South Korea’s representative body, the National Assembly, has held a crypto regulation debate arranged by major local cryptocurrency exchanges, IT media oulet ZdNet Korea reports Monday, Dec. 10. According to local business outlet Financial… Continue reading South Korean National Assembly Holds Regulation Debate With Local Crypto Exchanges

Gemini Adds Support for Bitcoin Cash Trading and Custody on the ABC Network

Gemini, a major cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, recently announced it launched support for Bitcoin Cash on the ABC blockchain. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced support for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) custody and trading today with a post on its official Medium blog, Dec. 8. Gemini, which is based in the United States, was founded in 2015 by… Continue reading Gemini Adds Support for Bitcoin Cash Trading and Custody on the ABC Network

Crypto Exchange OKEx Launches ‘Perpetual Swap’ Derivative Product

Crypto exchange OKEx has introduced a derivative product called Perpetual Swap, allowing users to hold positions indefinitely. Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has launched a new derivative product called  Perpetual Swap trading, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Dec. 3. Perpetual Swap is a peer-to-peer, virtual derivative developed by OKex, that enables users to… Continue reading Crypto Exchange OKEx Launches ‘Perpetual Swap’ Derivative Product