Exchanges
Read updates from crypto exchanges and companies that provide trading, custody, data and infrastructure. This section covers platform changes, funding, partnerships and other developments across the industry.
Binance CFO Justin Yek to Succeed Kaiser Ng After Six-Month Transition
Binance co-CEO Yi He announced that Justin Yek will take over as CFO from Kaiser Ng, whose planned departure predates the Oct. 29 theft. The exchange continues to restore services and reconcile assets.
Comparing 0trace, FixedFloat and SimpleSwap No‑KYC Crypto Exchanges
0trace, FixedFloat and SimpleSwap all allow instant crypto swaps without mandatory accounts, but they differ in rate types, asset coverage, proof of order, Tor access and data retention policies.
Revolut to Invest at Least $1 Billion in Latin America
British fintech Revolut plans to invest at least $1 billion in Latin America, targeting Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina as it expects one in four new customers in 2027 to come from the region.
Binance’s finance chief Kaiser Ng to leave company, report says
Latest NewsPublishedNov 8, 2026Ng will be replaced by Justin Yek, who was formerly vice-president of finance at Airwallex.Binance’s finance chief Kaiser Ng is reportedly leaving that company to pursue a new venture.“Kai...
Coinbase Pitches Full Token Lifecycle Service for Issuers
Coinbase's November 5 update outlines an integrated platform for token issuers, covering sales, listings, custody and liquidity, with Monad, Ethena and Hyperliquid cited as examples.
OKX Founder Star Xu Advises Against Direct MEXC Transfers Amid Frozen USDT Reports
OKX has tightened risk controls on funds linked to MEXC after FinCEN special measures, with users reporting frozen USDT deposits. Founder Star Xu advises users to avoid direct transfers from MEXC to OKX for now.
Ripple CEO Reaffirms XRP as Core Focus, Ties Business Plans to Token Utility
Ripple chief Brad Garlinghouse reiterated that XRP remains the company's north star, linking the expansion of its stablecoin RLUSD and upcoming business integrations to increased liquidity and utility for the digital ass...
MEXC sees $126 million outflows after FinCEN action over $16.7 billion in suspected illici...
US Treasury's FinCEN accuses MEXC of facilitating $16.7 billion in likely illicit activity, prompting $126 million in net outflows as the exchange reassures users.
Elon Musk Denies Viral Post Urging Binance Users to Move Funds
Elon Musk says a viral post claiming he blamed Binance's market share and urged users to move funds is fabricated, after Changpeng Zhao flagged it as false.
Moscow Exchange Sets December 1 Launch for Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT Trading
Russia's largest exchange plans to open a regulated digital asset market on December 1, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether's USDT under central bank rules that include retail purchase limits and mandatory testing.
US Treasury Cuts MEXC Global Off From American Financial System Over Alleged Illicit Trans...
FinCEN issued an order blocking US financial institutions from processing transfers involving MEXC Global, alleging at least $16 billion in illicit transactions tied to sanctions evasion and cybercrime.
Binance France to Charge Idle Accounts Before December 31 Closure
Binance France will close all customer accounts on Dec. 31, 2026, and will begin charging monthly fees on Nov. 29 for users who still hold assets there.
Binance France to Close Accounts on December 31 After MiCA Authorization Failure
Binance France will permanently close accounts tied to its French entity on December 31, 2026, after missing the MiCA authorization deadline. Deposits are blocked, and monthly fees begin November 29.
OKX Courts Binance France Users as Account Closures Loom
OKX is promoting its MiCA-regulated European services to Binance France customers facing account closures by December 31, 2026, and new monthly fees starting November 29.
Binance Subpoenas Kevin O'Leary, Michael Lewis in $1.76B FTX Clawback Suit
Binance and Changpeng Zhao seek records from investor Kevin O'Leary, author Michael Lewis, a former Forbes staffer and BDO USA as they defend a $1.76 billion clawback lawsuit tied to FTX's collapse.
Binance France to close all accounts by year-end, impose fees on idle balances from Novemb...
Binance France will close all customer accounts on December 31, 2026, after failing to secure a MiCA license. From November 29, deposits are blocked and idle balances incur a monthly fee.
Core Scientific to Exit Bitcoin Mining by 2027, Pivots to AI Data Centers
Core Scientific plans to end Bitcoin mining by December 2026 and become a dedicated AI and HPC colocation provider, as Q3 colocation revenue surged to $215.4 million.
US Treasury Cuts Off MEXC Over Alleged $16B in Illicit Transactions
The US Department of the Treasury on Friday issued an order to cut cryptocurrency exchange MEXC Global off from the US financial system after accusing it of facilitating at least $16 billion in transactions linked to san...
Datavault AI Appoints New CEO, CFO and Board Chair Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) announced a leadership overhaul on November 6, naming Brett Moyer as CEO, Stanley Mbugua as CFO and Kimberly Briskey as Board Chair, with all appointments effective immediately. The changes follo...
Hyperliquid Strategies Subsidiary Files to Become US Futures Broker
A subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Hyperliquid Strategies has applied to become a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant to carry US client accounts for permissioned Hyperliquid markets.






















