Kraken Introduces Colocation Service
March 18, 20254 min
Kraken engages Beeks Exchange Cloud® to launch a colocation service designed for fairness, accessibility and high speed execution, set to go live later this year.
Bitget Announces Pre-Market Trading for Memhash (MEMHASH)
February 24, 20253 min
Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has introduced Memhash (MEMHASH) to its pre-market trading platform, allowing users to engage in MEMHASH transactions ahead of its official spot market debut. Bitget’s pre-market trading platform serves as an over-the-counter marketplace, enabling buyers and sellers to negotiate and execute trades for new tokens before their official listing. This setup allows participants to secure potential liquidity and agree on delivery terms in advance. Sellers are not required to possess the new tokens...
Kraken Welcomes Ben Gray as Chief Legal Officer
February 5, 20255 min
Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of Ben Gray as its new Chief Legal Officer. Ben, who previously served as Global General Counsel at Paxos, brings a wealth of global experience in legal and regulatory affairs in the crypto, technology and financial sectors. In his new role, Ben Gray will oversee Kraken’s legal, compliance, and enterprise risk management operations, guiding the company through the rapidly evolving...
Bitget Wallet Unveils PayFi Vision
February 3, 20256 min
Bitget Wallet introduces the PayFi Flywheel, integrating earning, sending, and spending into an onchain ecosystem that keeps every dollar productive
Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs
January 23, 20256 min
Binance Labs today announced its rebrand to YZi Labs. It is fitting to step away from the Binance brand name as it expands its investment focus, moving beyond crypto and blockchain to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology (biotech), while remaining steadfastly dedicated to advancing Web3 innovation. The rebrand is a natural progression for the business. For years, the organization has operated independently while leveraging on the Binance brand name. Now, as CZ has stepped...
Reown Raises $13 Million to Build the Onchain UX Platform
January 21, 20257 min
Reown (formerly known as WalletConnect) today announced it has closed a $13 million Series B funding round. Best known as the builders of the WalletConnect Network, Reown is leading the charge in improving onchain UX. The round was led by USV and 1kx and also included Global Digital Asset Holdings (a joint venture investment vehicle established by SC Ventures and SBI Holdings), Shopify Ventures, Kraken Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, Figment, Kiln, Everstake, BitGo Ventures, and Fenbushi....
Michael Terpin Joins CPAI Advisory Board
January 20, 20257 min
Appointment follows recent launch of the $CPAI token, which grants holders access to CPAI’s crypto transaction reconciliation services powered by AI
KuCoin Launches KuCoin Pay, a New Merchant Solution for Crypto Payments
January 2, 20253 min
In a significant leap forward for digital commerce, KuCoin has unveiled KuCoin Pay, a pioneering merchant solution designed to catalyze business growth by integrating crypto payments into the retail sector. This innovative system bridges the gap between traditional retail and crypto, offering contactless and borderless transactions. Leveraging KuCoin’s robust infrastructure—trusted globally and serving over 37 million+ users – KuCoin Pay is poised to open new opportunities for merchants and users to thrive in the evolving digital economy. KuCoin Pay is committed...
ZBD Becomes First to Receive EU MiCAR License Approval
December 24, 20248 min
Approval positions the FinTech as a leader in crypto-asset innovation and compliance in the EU, allowing it to expand its transformative digital-native payments platform and enter new markets
KuCoin & Holdstation Partner to Transform Vietnam’s Blockchain Ecosystem
December 13, 20243 min
KuCoin, one of the world’s leading digital asset technology platforms, is excited to announce the strategic partnership with Holdstation, a prominent player in Vietnam’s blockchain landscape known for its innovative all-in-one asset management and wallet solution. This collaboration aims to propel blockchain adoption and DeFi innovation, fostering initiatives that enhance education, support startups, and create integrated crypto solutions tailored specifically for Vietnam and beyond. Through this partnership, KuCoin and Holdstation will jointly develop blockchain-enabled applications,...