Category: Code Compliance
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Coinbase Makes Ending Account Freezing a Top Priority – Exchanges Bitcoin News
Coinbase is prioritizing fixes for account freezing issues, implementing machine learning and in-app verification tools, resulting in an 82% reduction in such cases.
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Coinbase CEO says unnecessary account restrictions has reduced by 82%
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced an 82% reduction in unnecessary account restrictions, addressing long-standing user complaints. The exchange implemented ML models and app-based verification to improve processes.
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Gemini Files for IPO, Eyes Public Listing Amid Growing Crypto Momentum – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has filed for an IPO by submitting a draft registration to the SEC, signaling plans to go public amid growing crypto market momentum.
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Binance cracks down on bot activity in Alpha token program
Binance is restricting bot activity in its Alpha Points program after detecting coordinated farming, enhancing risk controls to ensure fair participation and threatening penalties for violations.
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Report: Coinbase Knew of Data Leak Months Before $400M Breach – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Coinbase knew about a data leak at outsourcing partner Taskus four months before a $400M breach occurred, potentially leading to 200 employee layoffs.
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US Expansion: Currency.com Secures MTL License in Tennessee
Currency.com has obtained a Money Transmitter License in Tennessee, marking its 31st U.S. regulatory approval. The company aims for nationwide licensure to scale its digital finance platform for institutional and individual users.
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UK FCA-registered BCP launches British pound stablecoin
BCP Technologies, an FCA-registered UK crypto firm, launched a British pound-backed stablecoin, tGBP, after a 14-month regulatory review. The ERC-20 token is fully cash-backed and targets multiple use cases.
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MEXC Reports 200% Surge in Coordinated Fraud Attempts in Q1 2025 – Security Bitcoin News
MEXC exchange reports a 200% surge in coordinated fraud attempts in Q1 2025, with Asia as the primary region and India accounting for 33% of flagged accounts.
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Coinbase aware of recently disclosed data leak since January: Reuters
Coinbase knew about a potential customer data leak since January, involving an outsourcing firm employee in India. The breach affected 70,000 customers and was disclosed publicly in May.
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PrimeXBT expands global reach with FSCA-regulated crypto asset services ETHNews
PrimeXBT expands its regulated crypto services in South Africa with FSCA approval, offering secure trading, crypto-funded accounts, and diverse financial instruments for traders.