Crypto Exchange
FTX.US Derivatives Deepens Board With Addition of Ex-CFTC Commissioner
The hire comes as FTX has previously pitched the CFTC to directly clear customers' crypto swaps.

Indonesia to Establish 'Crypto Stock' Exchange by 2022-End: Report
The Indonesian government sees the exchange as a means of protecting consumers as interest in digital currencies has risen, Deputy Trade Minister Jerry Sambuaga said on Wednesday.

Peruvians Are Buying Crypto to Hedge Against Inflation and Political Instability
Amid government corruption investigations and economic imbalances, one of the most stable countries in Latin America is turning to crypto as a store of value.

Coinbase Gets Hold-Equivalent Rating From Barclays on Crypto Regulatory Risk
The headwinds are set to continue for the exchange, says the investment bank.

Brazilian Crypto Exchange Digitra.com Launches Trading Platform Using Nasdaq's Cloud-Based Technology
Nasdaq’s Marketplace Services Platform will support Digitra’s new "trade-to-earn" feature that awards tokens for every executed trade.

Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading
Last week, the country’s oldest commercial bank backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake of the local crypto exchange, citing unresolved regulatory issues.

Indonesia's Biggest Tech Firm Enters Crypto With Purchase of Local Exchange: Report
GoTo Gojek Tokopedia bought Kripto Maksima Koin for 124.84 billion rupiah ($8.38 million).

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Crypto Exchange Is Planning to Acquire Huobi
Huobi’s native token HT declined about 6% following Bankman-Fried’s tweet.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Appoints Restructuring Firm to Forge Recovery Plan
KordaMentha has been appointed as Zipmex's financial adviser to oversee a recovery plan.

Afghan Authorities Reportedly Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in 1 Week
The Afghanistan police force shut down 16 crypto exchanges in the country's western Herat province over the past week, according to independent local media outlet Ariana News. "The Hash" hosts discuss why it might be a "bullish" move for the industry and where it fits in the global crypto crackdown.
