Exchanges
DBS Bank Is Planning to Launch a Digital Asset Exchange
DBS is planning to launch an exchange for trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the bank told CoinDesk.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Adds Direct Visa, Mastercard Payments
The exchange is making it simpler to pay for cryptocurrency with Visa and Mastercard with a direct service through a regulated subsidiary.

CME's Rise in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Signals Growing Institutional Interest
CME has risen to second place in terms of bitcoin futures open interest, passing Binance and BitMEX.

Kraken Relaunches Crypto Trading in Japan After Two-Year Break
The exchange had shuttered its Japanese services after Coincheck's $530 million hack in 2018 spooked regulators and prompted a crackdown.

Binance Jersey Is Shutting Down
Accounts will cease to be accessible sometime in late November, the exchange said.

Bitstamp Adds Crypto Crime Insurance for Assets Held Online
The new policy means user funds are protected both on- and offline.

Crypto Long & Short: The OKEx Drama Exposes a Weakness in Crypto Market Infrastructure
The OKEx drama shows just how immature crypto markets are compared to traditional ones, but it also highlights their overall resilience.

'Only in Crypto': What the OKEx Mess Says About New and Old Finance
On Friday morning, as the OKEx withdrawal-freeze story twisted and turned, CoinDesk's editors had an off-the-cuff discussion about the fundamental realities and unique challenges of security for even the largest exchanges.

Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline Extended Yet Again, This Time to Dec. 15
Mt. Gox's rehabilitation plan deadline of Oct. 15 has been extended yet again this time to December.

OKEx Denies Investigation of Founder Star Xu Is Related to Money Laundering
OKEx has denied the ongoing investigation of its founder is related to an anti-money laundering investigation.
