Exchanges
eToro Launches Full Crypto Exchange and 8 Custom Stablecoins
eToro's blockchain subsidiary has launched a regulated cryptocurrency exchange along with eight branded stablecoins.

KuCoin Exchange Traders Can Now Self-Custody Their Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has launched a beta feature allowing users to custody their own crypto assets while trading.

Why Coinbase's Move Into Proof-of-Stake Matters
Exchanges like Coinbase are stepping into the market for proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies, but will they boost engagement or centralize power?

LedgerX Reveals Bid to Beat Bakkt to Physical Bitcoin Futures Launch
Crypto derivatives provider LedgerX plans to become the first U.S. firm to offer physically settled bitcoin futures contracts.

Coinbase Exec Dan Romero Leaving Crypto Exchange After 5 Years
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is losing another executive – this time its vice president for international business, Dan Romero.

'Onerous' FATF Recommendations Harmful for Crypto Transparency: Chainalysis
The international watchdog's draft recommendation for KYC compliance are unrealistic and may be harmful to the crypto industry, says Chainalysis.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Posts $180 Million Loss for 2018
Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has posted a net loss of 205.5 billion won ($180 million) for 2018.

Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push
Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.

Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Hires PayPal, Google Vet as Product Chief
Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt has brought Google Wallet and PayPal vet Mike Blandina as its chief product officer.

The Unbelievable Brilliance of Binance
Whatever people make of Binance, the company's success isn't just unprecedented, it's precedent-setting.
