Bullish (BLSH), the parent company of CoinDesk, has secured a coveted BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a key regulatory approval that will allow the institutional digital asset platform to offer spot trading and custody services to customers in New York, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. The BitLicense, also known as a Virtual Currency Business Activity License, is considered one of the most rigorous state-level crypto approvals in the U.S. With ...

Amendments to a class action in New York against TaskUs have added new claims of systemic security failures and concealment in a breach tied to Coinbase customer data. The amended complaint, filed on Tuesday at the Southern District of New York, adds key elements to earlier disclosures about how Coinbase’s customer data was handled across the timeline of the massive breach, from its origins in late 2024 to Coinbase’s eventual disclosure in May, with losses estimated to reach as much as $400 million. “This w ...

Binance Holdings Ltd. is reportedly close to securing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that would eliminate the compliance monitor requirement from its record $4.3 billion settlement, as reported on September 16. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been operating under federal oversight since 2023 as part of the most significant enforcement action against a crypto platform. How Binance Ended Up Under Federal Watch The compliance monitor was imposed following Binance’s adm ...

Binance recorded $2.91 trillion in futures trading volume and $744.83 billion in spot trading during August 2025, solidifying its dominance in the cryptocurrency exchange landscape. These figures underscore the exchange’s position as momentum builds across the broader crypto market approaching year-end. The volumes come amid increased activity across centralized exchanges, with emerging competitors making significant gains. A recent “CEX Data Report” shared by crypto journalist Colin Wu on September 16 hig ...

维多利亚，塞舌尔, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 全球领先的加密货币交易所和 Web3 公司 Bitget 现正式开启 2026 年毕业生计划报名通道。该计划隶属于 Bitget 的 Blockchain4Youth 全球倡议，面向顶尖高校招募下一代人才，并直接将他们安排至 Web3 实际工作流程中。 时间安排紧凑：今日开放报名，10 月开始面试，12 月发放录用通知，入职将于 2026 年启动。 毕业生将在高影响力团队间轮岗，不仅获得资深导师的指导，还能亲身参与实际工作并承担相应职责。本次计划开放 50 多个岗位，涵盖工程技术、产品管理、业务拓展、增长运营、品牌建设、企业运营、数据分析、算法研发及风险控制等领域。 计划目标清晰明确：为下一代人才提供参与高影响力岗位的机会，并给予他们施展才华和成长的空间。 Bitget 首席运营官 Vugar Usi Zade 表示：“我们坚信未来，这正是我们积极招揽人才的原因。 该计划不仅关注区块链技术的发展，更致力于培养具备质疑精神、设计能力与执行力的创新型思考者。 Bitget 正携手各方力量，共同培养未来十亿人才的创新思维。” ...

Group 1 - Newly listed crypto exchange Gemini's shares experienced a 14% increase on Friday following their public debut, currently trading around $32 after peaking at $45 [1] - Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, are experiencing a pullback at the start of the week [1] - Chinese pre-orders for Apple's newest iPhone are reportedly breaking records, indicating strong demand [1] Group 2 - Anticipation surrounds this week's Federal Reserve meeting, with discussions about the presence of Lisa Cook and Steven Myron [2] - Former Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern is expected to provide insights during the upcoming segment [2]

Investment bank KBW initiated coverage of Bullish (BLSH), CoinDesk's owner, with a market perform rating and a $55 price target, calling the stock a rare public play on a highly regulated, institution-first crypto exchange. The bank sees near-term U.S. expansion as a catalyst for growth, with Bullish’s differentiated tech stack, competitive fees and deep liquidity positioning it to gain market share. Bullish’s regulatory footprint, with licenses in Germany (MiCAR compliant), Hong Kong and Gibraltar, has ...

Coinbase published a comprehensive guide detailing its digital asset listing process, emphasizing that applications remain free and merit-based after facing previous accusations of charging millions in listing fees. CEO Brian Armstrong announced the transparency initiative amid ongoing disputes with projects claiming the exchange demanded substantial payments for token listings. The guide comes as Coinbase struggles with declining revenues and trading volumes. Second-quarter results showed $1.5 billion ...

Gemini Space Station, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, surged in its Nasdaq debut Friday after raising $425 million in an initial public offering. The company priced its IPO late Thursday at $28 a share, valuing Gemini at about $3.3 billion before trading began. That price was above the revised $24 to $26 range it set earlier in the week and well above the initial $17 to $19 range. The offering covered 15.2 million shares. On Friday, the stock opened at $37.01, a 32% pr ...

Shares of Gemini Space Station Inc. GEMI surged 32.2% during their first day of trading on Friday, bringing the cryptocurrency exchange’s total value to $4.4 billion and signaling a renewed interest from investors in digital assets.Check out the current price of GEMI stock here. Strong Market Opening Above IPO PriceThe company's shares debuted at $37.01, significantly higher than the initial public offering price of $28. Gemini raised $425 million by selling around 15.2 million shares, according to a Reuter ...