Exchanges
OKCoin's Star Xu Questioned as Police Investigate Bitcoin Futures Allegations
OKCoin's founder Star Xu wasn't arrested, but was assisting police in Shanghai over a bitcoin futures dispute, reports clarify.

Nasdaq Said to Be Building Tool to Predict Crypto Price Movements
Nasdaq is said to be beta testing new cryptocurrency analysis tools geared toward institutional investors.

Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today.

Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator
Blockchain startup Paxos has launched a regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin to facilitate instant transaction settlements for crypto investors.

Bets Against Ether's Price Hit All-Time High
The number of short orders placed on ETH/USD have reached a new high and is a clear reflection of bearish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency.

Quoine Looks to Boost Crypto Liquidity With New Trading Platform
Crypto exchange startup Quoine has launched a trading platform called Liquid that it says will bring much needed liquidity to the crypto markets.

Australian Watchdog to Apply Market Rules to Crypto Exchanges
Australia's securities regulator has said it plans to apply financial market rules to crypto exchanges and closely scrutinize ICOs.

Crypto and Stock Trading Startup Robinhood Is Eyeing an IPO
Mobile app Robinhood, which launched a zero-fee crypto trading service this year, is now searching for a CFO as it prepares for an eventual IPO.

Uzbekistan Looks to Lure Crypto Exchanges With New Tax Benefits
Uzbekistan's government is looking to attract crypto exchanges with a number of tax and regulatory benefits, according to a presidential order.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Denies Rumor of Office Closure, Security Breach
Crypto exchange Kraken is denying rumors that it is shutting down a service center, though it confirmed that it laid off some of team members.
