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Crypto Giant Bittrex Bows Out: The Rise and Fall of a Once-Dominant Exchange Amid Regulatory Turmoil

Crypto exchange Bittrex’s U.S. shutdown, approved in a bankruptcy court, marks the end of its American operations. The company sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, following charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for operating an unregistered exchange. A court filing revealed that Judge Brendan Shannon greenlit the company’s revised liquidation plan to […]

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Crypto Giant Bittrex Bows Out: The Rise and Fall of a Once-Dominant Exchange Amid Regulatory Turmoil

Crypto exchange Bittrex’s U.S. shutdown, approved in a bankruptcy court, marks the end of its American operations. The company sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, following charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for operating an unregistered exchange. A court filing revealed that Judge Brendan Shannon greenlit the company’s revised liquidation plan to […]

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El Salvador’s Polarizing President Nayib Bukele Eyes Controversial Re-election Bid Amidst Constitutional Debate and Bitcoin Advocacy

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, has officially launched his bid for re-election in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Despite his strong public support, some critics have raised concerns regarding the constitutionality of his re-election. Bukele, who gained power in 2019, broke the long-standing dominance of the Nationalist Republican Alliance and […]

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Zodia Custody, Backed by Standard Chartered, Sets Sights on Hong Kong’s Booming Crypto Market

Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian supported by Standard Chartered, is expanding its services in Hong Kong, according to a recent CNBC report. The company’s move comes as part of its ongoing expansion efforts across the Asia-Pacific region. The CEO of Zodia, Julian Sawyer, highlighted the significant demand from institutions in Hong Kong, underscoring the […]

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Changpeng Zhao’s Crypto Empire Plummets: Inside the Dramatic $12B Wealth Drop and Binance’s Battle for Survival

Binance’s CEO and co-founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has recently experienced a significant decline in his net worth, witnessing a staggering $11.9 billion reduction. This downturn is a consequence of the plunging trading volumes on his exchange, Binance. As per the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index update, Binance’s revenue estimates were revised down by […]