Home
Domestic RankingGlobal RankingPopular Brokers RankingAsset RankingScam Broker Ranking
Feedback
Field Survey
Industry NewsMarket QuotesMarket DataRegulatory AuthorityAbout Us
Language
简体中文English繁體中文العربيةDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisहिन्दीBahasa Indonesia日本語한국어PortuguêsРусскийไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt
Scan to Download
Crypto Exchange Regulation Check

Almost $5 million was withdrawn from ZB.com in a possible hack.

According to security firm PeckSheild, crypto exchange ZB.com may have been hacked after $4.8 million was withdrawn from its hot wallet.　　The funds were withdrawn following the stoppage of withdrawals from ZB.com, according to PeckShield.　　On Tuesday, the crypto exchange blocked client withdrawals, citing “temporary maintenance” of the platform, after which the suspected hacking incident was carried out.　　“Due to the sudden breakdown of some fundamental applications, it still takes time to troubleshoot the situation.” Deposit and withdrawal services have been suspended. Please do not deposit any digital currency until you have recovered, ZB.com said in a statement.　　PeckShield revealed on Twitter on Tuesday that over 20 crypto tokens, including SHIB, USDT, and MATIC, were transferred from ZB.coms hot wallet to another address, which later liquidated all but five tokens.　　The tokens were subsequently sold on several decentralized exchanges for $2,224 ETH ($3.6 million), and the monies were transferred to another address by the possible hacker.　　Every day, ZB.com processes over $1 billion in trades and bills itself as “the worlds most secure digital asset exchange.”　　Meanwhile, another suspected wallet held by the prospective hacker still has about $1 million worth of the remaining five tokens. This wallet held the funds transferred from ZB.com.　　ZB.com is one of

2022-08-05Deep Dive

What Is KYC ?

While the crypto space started with complete anonymity, in recent times crypto exchanges have become centralized now more than ever. This means exchanges now have detailed know-your-customer procedures before and after signing up.　　Now, there is a place for KYC rules, as procedures like these nip crimes like money laundering in the bud. However, there are millions of crypto users who want to be anonymous without any interest in these ills. Besides, isnt that the point of cryptocurrencies, decentralization？　　This article will explore what KYC is.　　What is KYC？　　KYC is a system adopted by cryptocurrency and financial service providers aimed at censoring users on their platforms. As stated earlier, the term stands for “Know Your Customer” or “Know Your Client”.　　Generally, the KYC process involves asking potential users for basic personal information before getting the service they need. Additionally, some service providers expect the users to undergo a more detailed verification process before they grant access.　　This is hinged on the responsibility of these service providers to account for their consumers. These service providers include exchanges and platforms that sometimes need to know their customers.　　However, some other crypto exchanges dont request any verification before allowing people to use their services.　　They leverage the fact that some

2022-08-04Deep Dive

What we will expect from Binance after appointing Hi Ye to lead Binance Labs?

From the star of Binance, He Yi has played a pivotal role. She has overseen several areas of the exchange, including customer service, institutional partnerships, marketing, Binance P2P, and Earn.　　When she takes over Binance Labs, he will be heading the companys investment strategy at a time when the venture capital outlook is quite dim.　　Binance CEO CZ (Changpeng Zhao) said, “As a founding team member, Yi has been actively involved in Labs since its inception and has played a pivotal role in identifying early-stage projects and founders with the vision and drive to disrupt those global institutions that no longer serve society effectively.”　　He will contribute to the expansion of Binance Labs, which has seen total growth of over 2,100% since its establishment. For example, some of Binance Labs most prominent protocols include FTX, CertiK, Polygon, and Dune Analytics, and the company is presently managing as much as $7.5 billion in assets.　　The female CEO will use her expertise to identify the startups with the most promising innovations and growth strategies as the crypto industry navigates its current stormy waters.　　“The ability to identify those founders who have the abilities and embody the principles needed to flourish in an environment where resources are more

2022-08-04Deep Dive

How to Protect Yourself from Cybersecurity in Web3

Even though Web3 evangelists have been talking about how secure blockchain is for a long time, the huge amount of money flowing into the industry makes it an attractive target for hackers, con artists, and thieves.　　When bad people get through Web3s security, its usually because users dont notice the most common threats like human greed, FOMO, and ignorance, not because the technology is broken.　　The FTC calls money-making opportunities and investment scams that promise big payoffs, investments, or special perks “money-making opportunities and investment scams.”　　Scams with lots of money　　A report from the Federal Trade Commission in June 2022 says that since 2021, more than $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen. And where people meet online is where hackers look for people to hack.　　“Nearly half of the people who reported losing crypto to a scam since 2021 said it started with an ad, post, or message on a social media platform,” the FTC said.　　Even though scams sound too good to be true, people may believe them because the cryptocurrency market is so volatile and they dont want to miss out on the next big thing.　　Attackers targeting NFTs　　Along with cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are becoming a more popular target for

2022-08-03Deep Dive

New York regulators slapped a $30 million fine on Robinhood Crypto.

Robinhood Crypto was fined $30 million by the New York Department of Financial Services for several regulatory infractions.　　Following an inquiry, the agency decided that the corporation had failed to maintain sufficient cybersecurity safeguards or to meet anti-money laundering duties. Robinhood Crypto was found to be in violation of the departments virtual currency, money transmitter, transaction monitoring, and cybersecurity requirements.　　Aside from paying the penalties, Robinhood Crypto will be compelled to employ an independent consultant to examine its compliance with state regulations, according to a statement from the commission. The corporation was also chastised for not including a specific phone number on its website where customers could lodge complaints.　　“As its business expanded, Robinhood Crypto failed to commit the necessary resources and attention to build and sustain a compliance culture,” said Adrienne Harris, superintendent of New Yorks Department of Financial Services.　　The agency claims that Robinhood Cryptos anti-money laundering program was “inadequately staffed,” employing a manual system for monitoring transactions even as its user base grew, and that its cybersecurity program had major flaws. The violations, according to regulators, were caused by a lack of management and control, demonstrating a “failure to establish and maintain an effective culture of compliance.”　　Despite the flaws, Robinhood applied

2022-08-03Deep Dive

Nomad lost $190m TVL in "Decentralized Robbery"

The trading platform verified the hacking event in a statement posted on Twitter:　　“We have been made aware of the situation concerning the Nomad token bridge.” We are presently researching and will offer updates as they become available.　　The protocol also cautioned against “impersonators acting as Nomad and offering false addresses to receive cash,” and concluded, “We have not yet provided guidelines on how to return bridge funds. Disregard all communications from channels other than Nomads official channel.”　　The protocol acts as a cross-chain bridge, allowing users to exchange tokens such as Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), Evmos (EVMOS), Milkomeda C1, and Moonbeam (GLMR).　　According to the online media outlet Cryptonews, the total value locked (TVL) of Nomad reached up to $190 million before the exploit, citing statistics from DeFi Llama, a Defi tracking data portal. At the time of writing, the platform indicated that Nomads TVL was less than $11,000.　　TVL represents the quantity of user funds put in a DeFi protocol.　　DefiLlama is the source.　　Another cybersecurity company, BlockSec, believes that the overall damage in this attack is approximately $150 million in Tether (USDT). The monitoring platform highlighted that various gaps in Nomads verification approach may exist among functions: “Because an uninitialized storage slot is always

2022-08-03Deep Dive

COINBASE ETHER STAKING BLOCKCHAIN UPGRADE INSTITUTION

Coinbase Prime, an integrated solution that provides secure custody, a cutting-edge trading platform, and prime services, has launched an Ethereum staking service aimed at corporate clients in the United States.　　The addition of Ethereum to Coinbases staking options for US institutional investors was described as a significant feature aimed for financial institutions who want to enter the crypto money business but are hesitant.　　According to the exchange, the staking service allows businesses to receive passive income while minimizing risks. The program provides yet another cryptocurrency on-ramp for institutions interested in the industrys tremendous expansion but have not always known how to get in.　　Staking generates yield, which is vital for large corporations that are constantly looking for appealing areas to deposit their money.　　Coinbase Prime also provides staking services for Solana, Polkadot, Cosmos, Tezos, and Celo currencies, according to a blog post published on Monday.　　According to Aaron Schnarch, Coinbases Vice President of Product, Custody, institutional customers can build a wallet, decide how much to stake, and begin staking ETH in their Coinbase Prime account.　　According to the exchange, withdrawal keys are kept in Coinbases cold storage custody vault, and staking is accomplished by validating new cryptocurrency transactions on a proof-of-stake blockchain.　　Coinbase has offered staking services

2022-08-03Deep Dive

Warriors of Future to be Asia's First NFT Blockbuster

The NFT collection will have 10,000 unique 3D avatars of four different sorts of warriors and will be minted on August 6. It will also use the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain.　　Warriors of Future will feature an innovative interchangeable system in the NFT collection, allowing users to swap qualities between NFTs.　　The background, helmet, arms, armour body, and weapon are all replaceable. According to the report:　　“These interchangeable elements will be reflected in the NFT marketplace in real time.” In addition, the holder will be able to utilize their NFT as an avatar in the future Warriors of Future mobile game.　　The Warriors of Future is a science fiction film set in the future, when the Earth has become devoid of life due to pollution and climate change. Regardless, a meteorite brings extraterrestrial life to Earth. The film, which took six years to make, is set to be released in theaters throughout Asia this year.　　Ella Wong, One Coo Groups Chief Financial Officer, stated:　　“We are ecstatic to unleash the boundless possibilities of the entertainment business driven by blockchain for our next-generation users.” Warriors of the Future, our upcoming film, acts as a pioneer in such a cooperation, allowing us to explore more possibilities in the future.　　“We

2022-08-02Deep Dive

Huobi will expand in Australia and seek crypto trading approval.

If accepted, this registration will allow the trading platform to grant recognition in the country. As a result, it can only carry out a restricted amount of transactions, including FX and cryptocurrency transactions. While it awaits complete license permission to offer a full crypto exchange business in the country, it will make do with the clearance it currently has.　　With the Forex transaction permit, the exchange will be able to trade in Australian dollars, foreign currencies, and cryptocurrencies.　　The Australian crypto registration and licensing efforts follow the exchanges move into Dubai after receiving provisional clearance from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for the MVP (VARA). At the same time, it is awaiting approval from the country. Huobi also has a legal presence in South Korea, Japan, and Gibraltar, and its regulatory ambitions have expanded into New Zealand.　　“We have always made security and compliance our top objectives because we think that only by doing so can we expand alongside the industry and deliver professional and secure services to our users,” stated Lilly Zhang, Chief Financial Officer at Huobi Global. “We are encouraged by the increasing number of licenses and registrations we have obtained around the world, which reflects our dedication to compliance

2022-08-02Deep Dive

Binance.US will delist AMP in response to the SEC's claim that the token is a security.

Binance.US stated in a statement on Monday that the exchange always supports openness while following to federal authorities mandates.　　According to the exchange, projects trading on its platform shall continue to meet listing standards based on the legally allowed scope of the Digital Asset Risk Assessment Framework.　　The US announced it will delist the AMP token “out of an excess of caution” due to probable federal regulator enforcement.　　On August 15, the exchange announced that it will close Amp (AMP) deposits and delete the AMP/USD trading pair from its platform. The move followed the SECs reference of the token in legal proceedings, according to the exchange.　　The SEC designated nine crypto assets as securities last week, on July 21, and the AMP coin was one of them.　　Binance.US wrote in a blog post, “We think that, in some situations, delisting an asset best protects our community from unnecessary risk.” We work in a dynamically changing industry, and our listing and delisting procedures are structured to respond to market and regulatory changes.　　According to US, AMP is the sole token trading on its platform among the nine identified in the SECs legal case. According to the regulators ruling, the exchange added that it may restart trading of

2022-08-02Deep Dive
1
...
210212
...
738

Crypto Exchange Regulation Check

Select Country/Region

You are visiting the WikiBit website. WikiBit and its mobile app are a tool for users worldwide to check exchange compliance information. Users are advised to comply with the relevant laws and regulations of their country or region when using WikiBit products.

Official Email: contact@wikibit.com；

For corrections regarding license and other information, please send to: qa@wikibit.com；

Cooperation: contact@wikibit.com

WhatsApp: 852 44962638

Telegram: https://t.me/wikibitofficialgroup

Company: COOLBIT CO., LIMITED

※ You are visiting the WikiBit website. WikiBit and its mobile app are a tool for users worldwide to check exchange compliance information. Users are advised to comply with the relevant laws and regulations of their country or region when using WikiBit products.