Author: John Smith

KuCoin has officially launched a fully licensed crypto exchange in Thailand, marking the first locally regulated platform under the KuCoin brand. Crypto exchange KuCoin has publicly launched KuCoin Thailand, a fully regulated digital asset trading platform operating under the supervision of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission. The new exchange follows an invite-only pilot phase and is now open to all eligible users in Thailand. The launch of KuCoin Thailand marks the debut of the first fully licensed local exchange under the KuCoin brand. It operates with regulatory approval and offers both crypto-to-crypto trading and fiat integration, including Thai Baht on-ramp…

Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has made it clear that crypto firms shouldn’t expect a free pass on regulation just because political administration is shifting. Speaking at the Coinbase Annual Summit with Yahoo Finance, Pham said that Donald Trump’s crypto stance doesn’t mean companies can ignore the rules or operate outside the law. “There is no easy street for anybody, and regulators aren’t easy,” she stated. “Just because we are pro-innovation and pro-growth does not mean that you’re going to be able to get away with breaking the law.” The acting chair clarified…

Marking a major reversal of Biden-era policy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has withdrawn key measures targeting crypto custody and decentralized exchanges. On Thursday, the commission confirmed it was formally rescinding 14 proposed rules introduced between March 2022 and November 2023, including several that sought to expand regulatory oversight of digital assets. In a notice, the SEC stated it was “withdrawing certain notices of proposed rulemaking” and made clear that it does not intend to issue final rules on these matters. “If the Commission decides to pursue future regulatory action in any of these areas, it will issue a…

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Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have jointly proposed a settlement that would split a $125 million civil penalty, potentially ending one of the longest-running legal battles in the crypto industry. According to a June 12 court filing shared on X by Crypto in America host Eleanor Terrett, the two parties are asking a Manhattan federal court to dissolve a previously issued injunction and release the $125 million currently held in escrow. Under the proposal, $50 million would be paid to the SEC, while the remaining $75 million would be returned to Ripple. 🚨NEW: The @SECGov and @Ripple…

Pudgy Penguins has partnered with Lufthansa’s Miles & More program, letting users earn airline miles on Pudgy Shop purchases using PENGU or fiat just as PENGU price tests a key confluence zone. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has announced a partnership with Lufthansa’s Miles & More, Europe’s largest frequent flyer program, to offer new utility to its The Huddle, the Pudgy Penguins community. The collaboration enables users to earn airline miles through purchases made on the Pudgy Shop using either PENGU or fiat. The earned miles can then be redeemed with over 300 Miles & More partners for flights, travel experiences, and…

WBT, the utility token of the crypto exchange WhiteBIT, emerged as the top-performing coin today, defying the broader bearish market trend triggered by Israel’s attack on Iran earlier today. According to data from crypto.news, WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) rallied for the third straight day, hitting a new all-time high of $34.3 on June 13 afternoon Asian time. As of press time, its price has settled at $33.67 with a market cap of $4.85 billion, ranking it as the 33rd among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap. WBT retained some of its past day gains as the broader crypto market was…

Around $2.96 billion worth of Bitcoin options are set to expire on Friday, June 14, potentially injecting volatility into already fragile crypto markets. According to data from Deribit, the contracts, scheduled to expire at 08:00 UTC, represent one of the largest expiries this quarter. The open interest includes nearly equal amounts of calls and puts, with a put-to-call ratio of 0.95. This suggests a slightly bullish bias, though the current spot price, hovering around $104,000, sits well below the max pain point of $107,000.  🚨 Options Expiry Alert 🚨At 08:00 UTC tomorrow, over $3.7B in crypto options are set to…

Chinese tech giant Tencent is reportedly considering an acquisition of South Korean game developer Nexon. A Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources claimed that Tencent has approached the family of Nexon’s late founder, Kim Jung-ju, to explore a potential deal. While discussions have taken place, no final terms have been agreed upon, and it remains unclear whether the talks will result in a transaction. Kim’s family, which owns a controlling stake in Nexon through investment firm NXC Corp and its affiliated unit NXMH BV, is reportedly evaluating its options.  As of June 30, the entities collectively held 44.4% of Nexon, according…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit the pause button on several crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals, putting approval in doubt. According to filings published this week, the SEC is delaying its decision for three ETF proposals, including Dogecoin, Hedera, and Avalanche. The ETFs, filed respectively by Bitwise, Grayscale, and VanEck earlier this year, aim to launch spot ETFs backed directly by DOGE (DOGE),  HBAR (HBAR), or AVAX (AVAX), which would offer investors regulated access to the assets if approved. However, the SEC stated it needs more time to assess the proposals. Citing concerns around investor protection and…