Cryptocurrency exchanges operate at the intersection of finance, technology and regulation, making compliance frameworks central to their survival and credibility. As digital assets mature, governments worldwide are tightening oversight on trading platforms to address risks related to money laundering, consumer protection and market manipulation. Regulatory obligations now span licensing, capital adequacy, cybersecurity, asset custody and… Continue reading Crypto Exchange Regulations: Navigating Compliance, Risk and Market Integrity in a Digital Asset Era
Category: Cryptocurrency
Institutional Crypto Firm STS Digital Secures Rs. 250 Crore to Expand Derivatives Platform
Bermuda-based digital asset trading firm STS Digital has raised Rs. 250 crore (approximately $30 million) in fresh capital to expand its institutional cryptocurrency derivatives platform, even as retail participation declines amid market volatility. The funding round was led by CMT Digital, with participation from Kraken, Arrington Capital and an investment arm of Fidelity Investments. The… Continue reading Institutional Crypto Firm STS Digital Secures Rs. 250 Crore to Expand Derivatives Platform
Coinbase Expands Into U.S. Equities, Advancing ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision
Coinbase has broadened its business model by introducing U.S. stock and exchange-traded fund trading to domestic users, marking a significant step toward its ambition of becoming an “everything exchange.” The move allows customers to manage equities, ETFs and digital assets within a single platform. The expansion reflects Coinbase’s strategy to diversify revenue streams beyond cryptocurrency… Continue reading Coinbase Expands Into U.S. Equities, Advancing ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision
Bybit Reinforces Stability Strategy as Crypto Markets Enter Turbulent Phase
Bybit has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to users amid heightened volatility in digital asset markets. With the Crypto Fear and Greed Index falling to historically low levels and Bitcoin retreating sharply from recent highs, the exchange is expanding stable-income products and capital-efficient tools to support investors. Co-CEO Helen Liu emphasized that stability and predictable returns… Continue reading Bybit Reinforces Stability Strategy as Crypto Markets Enter Turbulent Phase
Jimmy Wales Doubles Down on Bitcoin Skepticism Despite Rs. 57 Lakh Price Milestone
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, has reiterated his critical stance on Bitcoin, describing the cryptocurrency as a “complete failure” despite its dramatic price appreciation in recent years. Bitcoin has climbed from under Rs. 8.3 lakh in 2020 to approximately Rs. 57 lakh today, marking a nearly sevenfold increase. Yet Wales remains unconvinced, arguing that usability,… Continue reading Jimmy Wales Doubles Down on Bitcoin Skepticism Despite Rs. 57 Lakh Price Milestone
Odisha High Court Seeks Clarity on Cryptocurrency’s Legal Status Amid Bank Account Freezing Dispute
The Orissa High Court has sought detailed clarification on the legal standing of cryptocurrency in India while hearing petitions challenging the freezing of bank accounts linked to alleged digital asset transactions. Justice S.K. Panigrahi directed senior police officials to assist the court in explaining the regulatory framework governing virtual digital assets, blockchain platforms and related… Continue reading Odisha High Court Seeks Clarity on Cryptocurrency’s Legal Status Amid Bank Account Freezing Dispute
Vitalik Buterin Reduces Ether Holdings as Market Slides 37%
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reduced his ether holdings by approximately 17,000 ETH in February, transactions valued at roughly $43 million based on prevailing market prices. The sales were executed in small batches through decentralized trading infrastructure to minimize market disruption. The move comes amid a sharp 37 percent monthly decline in ether’s price, now… Continue reading Vitalik Buterin Reduces Ether Holdings as Market Slides 37%
XRP vs. Solana: Evaluating a Rs. 3,30,000 Long-Term Bet in the Crypto Economy
Allocating idle capital into high-growth digital assets has become an increasingly debated strategy among retail and institutional investors. For those considering an investment equivalent to roughly Rs. 3,30,000, the comparison between XRP and Solana presents two distinct theses. XRP positions itself as infrastructure for cross-border payments and tokenized real-world assets, while Solana emphasizes speed, scalability… Continue reading XRP vs. Solana: Evaluating a Rs. 3,30,000 Long-Term Bet in the Crypto Economy
Cryptocurrency Investment: High-Growth Opportunity or Calculated Risk?
Cryptocurrency investment has emerged as one of the most debated financial strategies of the past decade. While digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have generated extraordinary returns for early adopters, they have also demonstrated extreme volatility and regulatory uncertainty. For investors, the question is not simply whether crypto can be profitable, but whether it… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Investment: High-Growth Opportunity or Calculated Risk?
Ethereum’s Scaling Breakthrough Reshapes Its Economics and Validator Incentives
Ethereum’s long-standing scalability bottleneck has eased significantly following major protocol upgrades, driving transaction fees to historic lows and accelerating activity on Layer-2 networks. Gas prices have fallen to nearly 0.6 gwei, while rollups now process approximately 1.9 million transactions daily. The transformation marks a technical success, improving user affordability and developer flexibility. However, the shift… Continue reading Ethereum’s Scaling Breakthrough Reshapes Its Economics and Validator Incentives