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ForkLog 15 20.02.2025

Stolen Millions from Phemex Redirected to New Addresses

On February 19th, a portion of the funds stolen during the January breach of the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Phemex was moved. Analysts at Global Ledger noted this activity. More than 2080 ETH (~$6 million) were transferred to 14 new addresses. Less than 4000 ETH remain in the main Ethereum wallet associated with the attack. Experts […]

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ForkLog 17 19.02.2025

Binance.US Resumes USD Operations

After nearly 18 months of restrictions, the American exchange Binance.US has reinstated deposits and withdrawals in US dollars. This was announced in the company’s blog. Users can once again deposit and withdraw US dollars using bank accounts, purchase cryptocurrency via the ACH system, and trade in USD pairs. Full access to the service will be […]

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ForkLog 10 19.02.2025

Bitget Expands Developer Support Initiative

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced a new phase of the Bitget Builders Program, an initiative aimed at developers and blockchain industry enthusiasts, according to a press release. More than 5,000 individuals have already participated in the program, organizing events, promoting projects, and managing local communities. In this new phase, participants will gain exclusive access to […]

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ForkLog 9 19.02.2025

HTX Issued Over 380,000 Security Alerts in January, Report Reveals

In January 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange HTX dispatched 380,003 security alerts: 339,480 via email and 40,523 through SMS, according to its monthly report. The HTX team shut down six phishing sites and fake app download resources, and thwarted three attempts to withdraw funds to fraudulent addresses, returning 72,962 USDT to users. Data: HTX. HTX also […]

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ForkLog 10 18.02.2025

FTX Initiates First Wave of $1.2 Billion Creditor Payouts

Former clients of the bankrupt platform FTX with assets up to $50,000 have begun receiving initial payouts on the Kraken exchange and via the BitGo service.

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ForkLog 21 18.02.2025

OKX Secures MiCA License, Expands Operations Across Europe

OKX has officially become one of the first global cryptocurrency exchanges to secure a MiCA license and passport its services within the European Economic Area (EEA). OKX is Now Live Across 28 EEA Countries ?? With MiCA licensing secured, we’re passporting regulated crypto services across Europe—offering local payment methods and secure, seamless access to 400M+ […]

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ForkLog 12 18.02.2025

Bitget Launches Educational Initiative for Emerging Web3 Professionals

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced the launch of the Bitget Graduate Program, an initiative aimed at attracting and developing young talent in the blockchain and Web3 sectors. This was reported in a blog post by the trading platform.

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ForkLog 22 17.02.2025

Binance Co-founders Dismiss Rumors of Exchange Sale

The co-founder of the platform, Yi He, dismissed online rumors that “Binance is about to be sold” as gossip spread by competitors. 所以友商的危机公关策略就是批量买稿造币安的谣转移注意力？?自比特币价格突破新高，交易平台作为生态验证成立的商业模型，按照投资的头部原则，每个月都会有机构来问币安是否接受投资和合作，我们不排除引入战略合作伙伴，也开放并购，如果有其他交易平台有出售计划欢迎联系。 — Yi He (@heyibinance) February 17, 2025 She stated that institutions regularly reach out to them, ready to collaborate and invest in Binance. “We do not rule out attracting strategic partners and […]

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ForkLog 7 12.02.2025

Kuna to Delist USDT, Hryvnia, and Several Other Currencies

Starting March 3, the cryptocurrency exchange Kuna will delist several cryptocurrencies to comply with MiCA regulations and align with virtual asset service provider standards. Clients of the platform have been notified accordingly. The following currencies will be removed: USDT; DAI; UAH; KUN Token; ZEC; DASH. Holders of these assets are advised to transfer them to […]

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ForkLog 23 12.02.2025

How to spot a promising coin before a CEX listing — a beginner’s guide

A few years ago, the crypto industry often invoked the “Coinbase effect” — a sudden surge in an asset’s price after it was listed on the American exchange. Over time the venue has become less conservative in its coin selection, and recently its CEO, Brian Armstrong, even suggested revisiting how they are assessed, noting that […]

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ForkLog 16 10.02.2025

CZ Criticizes Binance’s Listing Process

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former head of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has criticized the platform’s approach to asset listings and explained his stance on meme coins. Last lastly, as an observer, I think the Binance listing process is a bit broken. They announce, then list 4 hours later. The notice period is necessary, […]

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ForkLog 11 07.02.2025

Japan Urges Apple and Google to Block Apps of Five Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially requested Apple and Google to block applications from five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges, reports Nikkei. The list includes Bybit, MEXC Global, LBank Exchange, KuCoin, and Bitget. It is reported that Apple has already complied with the request. The company has also repeatedly warned platforms against offering services to Japanese […]

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