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Kraken is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide – but the security incident shows how vulnerable even market leaders remain.
Kraken is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide – but the security incident shows how vulnerable even market leaders remain.
Bithide advertises its alleged anonymity - but a lack of regulation and transparency make the platform risky for users.
Tether is investing in the blockchain analysis company Crystal Intelligence, thereby sending a clear signal in favour of greater transparency, compliance and innovation in the crypto market. The partnership could strengthen investor confidence and create new standards for security and regulation.
The Higher Regional Court of Braunschweig ruled that Bitcoin is not considered "things" within the meaning of Section 242 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) – and therefore not subject to classic theft. Instead, the focus shifts to the offense of computer fraud. This decision has implications for the future treatment of digital assets under German criminal law.
MiCA is intended to harmonise the European crypto market - but Malta is being criticised for lax licensing. The island is facing a balancing act between being a centre of innovation and strict consumer protection.
OKX, headquartered in San Jose, is the second largest crypto exchange in terms of daily turnover. Only Binance is considered even larger.