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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
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