KuCoin has received the highest proof-of-reserves (PoR) transparency score among major crypto exchanges, according to CryptoQuant’s latest annual Exchange Leader report. The findings placed the Seychelles-based trading platform ahead of several larger rivals in a category that many traders view as central to assessing exchange solvency. Report Ranks Exchanges on Reserves and Trading Activity The […]
The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), which is the main watchdog for cryptocurrency-related businesses in Dubai, has issued a formal cease and desist order to KuCoin and MEXC. The regulator argued that it had come to its attention that the popular trading platforms “may be providing Virtual Asset activities to Dubai residents without the necessary […]
Binance, HashKey, and other crypto giants have pledged a combined HK$57 million ($7.3 million) in emergency aid following a fire that broke out in a residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po earlier this week. The funds will be used to provide the district’s relief teams with essential support in the early stages of recovery. […]
Seychelles-based crypto exchange – KuCoin – has pleaded guilty to conducting an unlicensed money-transmitting business. As per the agreement, KuCoin faces monetary penalties of more than $297 million, which includes a forfeiture of $184.5 million and a fine of $112.9 million. KuCoin will also be suspending its US market activities for two years. Founders Michael […]
KuCoin exchange’s research arm released a report on cryptocurrency performance in May, noting $1 billion in new investments – a slight decrease from April. The report highlighted that institutional investors predominantly favored Ethereum and EVM-focused platforms during this period. $1 Billion in Investment Earlier this week, KuCoin Research published a report indicating that in May […]
Binance, once banned by the Indian government, is set to make a comeback after agreeing to pay a hefty penalty of approximately $2 million. According to a report by ET, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is preparing to re-enter the Indian market under the finance ministry’s oversight of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Binance’s India […]
Major crypto exchange KuCoin, along with two of its founders, was alleged to have failed to implement anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. According to prosecutors, the absence of AML and KYC on KuCoin enabled the platform to be used to launder illicit funds from criminal proceeds. KuCoin and Founders Slammed With Charges In […]