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'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.

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Markets

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.

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Policy

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.

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Markets

OKEx Founder Incommunicado While Assisting in Investigation: Report

Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu had been 'taken' by authorities at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since.


Markets

How the DeFi Craze Made Its Way to China

DeFi is booming in China, with startups adapting and building on popular western projects within the nation's active crypto economy.

The interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects has made its way to China.

Finance

BitMEX Exchange Hires First Compliance Chief After US Charges

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange recently charged by U.S. authorities for offering illegal trading services, has hired an AML veteran as compliance chief veteran.

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Finance

Binance UK Director Departing After Less Than 6 Months

Binance’s director of growth and institutional business will take on responsibility for the U.K. arm following the departure of Teana Baker-Taylor.

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Policy

Dutch Central Bank Gives First Approval to Digital Asset Exchange

AMDAX has become the first to register with Holland's central bank under recently implemented EU anti-money laundering regulations.

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Markets

Winklevoss-Founded Crypto Exchange Gemini Hires Former Morgan Stanley Exec

The U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange has tapped a former Morgan Stanley executive to head its compliance operations in Asia.

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Finance

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges

The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct.

Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX