Osprey Funds, LLC, a U.S.-based crypto investment firm, has announced that the Osprey BNB Chain Trust is now publicly quoted on the OTCQX® Best Market. Interestingly, the fund happens to be the first in the US to provide exposure to BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem. It aims to offer a way […]
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have reported a $99.1 million tax evasion case involving 17 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. Nest Services Ltd., a company linked to Binance Group, stands out as one of the most significant offenders. The firm is accused of evading $86.8 million in GST. India Recovers $14.7M in […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back against efforts to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, its U.S. branch Binance.US, and former CEO Changpeng Zhao. The regulator accuses them of running an unregistered securities exchange through the trading of BNB, Binance’s native token, and ten other cryptocurrencies. Details From the Filing […]
Binance’s token BFUSD has already sparked speculation even before its launch. It all started with Binance’s introduction of the new asset on Monday which offers 19.55% APY, positioning itself as an alternative to conventional stablecoins. Not a Stablecoin, But a Reward-Bearing Asset According to the website, users can earn daily rewards simply by holding BFUSD […]
Bitcoin climbed past $75,000 on Wednesday and $76,000 on Thursday morning, setting a fresh record before stabilizing near $74,500. Market experts remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s potential for further growth, fueled by expectations of a pro-crypto stance from Donald Trump’s administration. Data also suggests that significant volatility may continue in the near term, as reflected […]
The FTX collapse of November 2022 continues to serve as a stark reminder of the necessity for rigorous asset monitoring. This event catalyzed a shift toward transparency, with crypto exchanges now disclosing more about their reserves and user fund management. As November 6th marks two years since the collapse, only Bitfinex and Binance witnessed their […]
Bitget revealed that its native wallet has surpassed 40 million users, representing a growth of over 100% since March 2024. This brought the platform closer to Binance, making it the second most downloaded crypto app in the world. In fact, Bitget Wallet recorded 6 million downloads in September alone. In a recent blog post, Bitget […]
Binance revealed collaborating with the Delhi Police to take down a “sophisticated scam” orchestrated by a fraudulent entity known as “M/s Goldcoat Solar.” According to the press release shared with CryptoPotato, the crackdown resulted in several arrests and the confiscation of more than 100,000 USDT in crypto assets. Solar Scam Busted As part of the […]
In one of the latest collaborations between public and private entities, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that it helped Indian authorities bust a purported legitimate online gaming app that defrauded users of more than Rs 400 crore ($47.6 million). According to a blog post, the Binance Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) provided critical aid […]
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has served his four-month prison sentence and has been released from custody as of Friday. Although he has stepped down as the chief executive of Binance, he is still the largest stakeholder. Recall the events that took place almost a year ago […]