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Binance AI Systems Block $10.5B in Crypto Fraud Attempts
Binance reports its AI-powered security tools blocked over $10.5 billion in potential fraud losses in just 15 months, as AI-driven scams and phishing attacks surged across the crypto sector
Gate Institutional Expands Crypto Services for Professional Clients
Gate Institutional is consolidating trading, custody, and API access into a single platform for institutional clients, aiming to streamline execution, capital management, and security for trading teams, asset managers, and enterprise partners
BitMEX Bitcoin Perpetuals Face Forced Closure as Exchange Winds Down
BitMEX will halt new XBTUSD positions on August 26, giving traders just over two weeks to exit before all remaining contracts are forcibly closed on September 23 as the exchange shuts down its services
Kraken Sets August 27 Deadline for Withdrawals on 21 Delisted Tokens
Kraken users holding any of 21 soon-to-be-delisted tokens must withdraw by August 27 or risk forced liquidation into thin markets, where limited liquidity could mean steep losses or no payout at all
EU Sets August 23 Deadline for HTX Crypto Holders Amid Sanctions Risk
Crypto users and businesses in the EU must determine if their accounts involve HTX (HUOBI GLOBAL SA) before August 23 or risk violating new sanctions. The regulatory move raises urgent questions about exchange control and withdrawal options
Prediction Markets Pose Higher Risks Than Holding Crypto Directly
Prediction markets let users bet on crypto price outcomes, but the risk of total loss and complex mechanics make them far riskier than simply buying and holding digital assets like Ethereum or XRP
Gate CrossEx Reshapes Multi-Exchange Crypto Trading Accounts
Gate CrossEx introduces a unified account model for trading across multiple crypto exchanges, offering shared margin and centralized risk controls. This structure challenges the traditional single-exchange account approach and may impact capital efficiency
Crypto Audit Badges Fail to Protect Investors From Major Security Risks
Crypto platforms often display 'audited' badges as a sign of safety, but recent billion-dollar losses reveal these labels can mislead users about the true scope of security protections
Bybit Hack Shows Why Stolen Crypto Is So Hard to Recover
A $1.5 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea highlights the limits of legal action and blockchain transparency, as most stolen funds vanish before courts can intervene and only a fraction is ever frozen or recovered
Crypto Security in 2026: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
Crypto theft in 2026 is driven by phishing, weak passwords, and compromised devices-not blockchain flaws. Learn how layered security, hardware wallets, and vigilant habits can reduce the risk of losing your cryptocurrency.
How to Safely Download and Install the Gate App APK on Android
Gate App offers Android users access to thousands of crypto markets, but installation methods and security risks vary by region and device. Here's what U.S. users and global traders need to know before downloading the APK
Top Cryptocurrencies for Beginners: What to Watch in 2026
A practical guide to choosing beginner-friendly cryptocurrencies in 2026, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, with a focus on liquidity, security, and platform access for U.S. users
How Gate P2P Enables Zero-Fee Crypto Trading With Fiat Worldwide
Gate P2P lets users buy and sell crypto directly with fiat currencies using over 450 payment methods, offering zero platform fees and escrow protection for peer-to-peer trades across 80 countries
Coinbase to Migrate Institutional Accounts to Deribit in September
Coinbase will move its International Exchange institutional accounts to Deribit on September 9, requiring clients to close positions or opt out by August 28. The migration will involve forced settlement, account changes, and a brief trading interruption.
Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
HashKey Exchange Wins JPMorgan Nod for Client Funds
Hong Kong-licensed HashKey Exchange secured JPMorgan approval for a segregated client money account, adding major fiat settlement capacity beside its live DBS setup in Singapore
Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO After Compliance Overhaul
Bithumb locked in a 2028 IPO goal and 2027 preliminary review as it moves to K-IFRS, tightens internal controls, and rebuilds trust after a costly operational error drew regulator scrutiny
Crypto Trading Risks That Can Wipe Out Capital
From liquidations and exchange freezes to private-key loss and DeFi hacks, crypto trading carries layered risks. Practical steps can reduce exposure without promising safety
Luno Restricts Crypto Withdrawals, Sets August 31 Cash-Out Deadline
Luno has blocked crypto transfers for users in certain regions, requiring affected customers to sell their assets and withdraw cash by August 31 or face monthly inactivity and dormancy fees starting in September
Flashcoin Scams Still Target Crypto Traders in 2026
Fake balances that vanish after a brief appearance keep tricking peer-to-peer buyers. Learn how confirmations, explorers, and pressure tactics separate real transfers from flashcoin fraud
Binance Expands Into Gold and Silver Options After Volume Surge
Binance is adding USDT-settled gold and silver options to its ADGM-regulated Nest Exchange, following a spike in commodity perpetual futures trading volumes that reached over $7 billion in a single day. The move broadens Binance's commodity derivatives lineup.
Russia Moves Toward Regulated Crypto Exchange Rules
Russia is developing a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, focusing on asset admission, trading procedures, and reporting requirements, but the rules remain in draft form and do not cover licensing or custody
How Safe Is U Card Crypto? Key Risks, KYC, and User Limits
U Card's safety depends on issuer rules, payment network support, risk controls, and user behavior-not just whether payments go through. Here's what users should know about compliance, KYC, and practical risks
Thai Regulator Alleges Bitkub Hid $53M Crypto Theft to Avoid Panic
Thailand's SEC accuses Bitkub of concealing a $53 million crypto theft in 2021, raising questions about exchange transparency and user asset safety as the investigation continues
BitMEX Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Bitcoin Seizures Before Shutdown
BitMEX customers are suing for the return of over 622 Bitcoin, alleging the exchange manipulated liquidations and used internal trading during outages as it prepares to wind down operations in September
Critical x402 Payment Flaws Expose Crypto Merchants to Theft Risk
A new security study has uncovered 31 vulnerabilities in x402 crypto payment facilitators, affecting nearly all observed transactions and putting merchants at risk of asset theft, free shopping, and increased operational costs.
BitMart Exchange to Close After 9 Years as BMX Token Plunges
BitMart will wind down its crypto trading platform, halting all trades by August 26. The BMX token dropped 58% after the announcement, and the outgoing CEO says he was not involved in the decision.
How to Evaluate Cryptocurrency Exchange Safety Before You Trade
Exchange shutdowns and withdrawal freezes can put user funds at risk. Learn the practical steps to verify exchange legitimacy, test withdrawals, secure your account, and prepare for potential platform wind-downs before leaving large balances on any crypto exchange
BitMart Shutdown Sparks Withdrawal Delays and User Liquidity Fears
BitMart's decision to wind down by 2027 has left users facing withdrawal delays and uncertainty, as on-chain data reveals shrinking liquid reserves and projects report trouble accessing funds