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WOO X Fee Update: Lower Costs, Better Trading Efficiency
WOO X has rolled out an updated fee structure with lower futures taker rates, 0% maker fees for all VIP levels, and a cleaner tier progression aimed at active traders.
Rain Receives VARA IPA for Exchange, Broker-Dealer and Margin Trading Services
Rain's Dubai entity received VARA in-principle approval for exchange, broker-dealer and margin trading services, completing its GCC regulatory footprint.
Zoth Enters Strategic Partnership MOU with Bakkt for Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments
Zoth and Bakkt have agreed a strategic partnership to offer licensed stablecoin-based cross-border payments across South Asia and MENA, with Zoth targeting $1 billion in annual payment volume.
Bithumb Signs Vietnam Crypto Exchange Deal with SSID
Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange, signed an MOU with SSID to jointly develop a virtual asset exchange in Vietnam. Bithumb may also take an equity stake pending regulatory approval.
Coinbase Q1 Financial Results Show Resilient Financial Performance Driven by New All-Time High Crypto Trading Volume Market Share
Coinbase reported a record 8.6% crypto trading volume market share for Q1, citing derivatives growth, USDC adoption and onchain expansion despite a softer market.
Mastercard and Yellow Card Partner on Stablecoin Payments Across EEMEA
Mastercard and licensed stablecoin provider Yellow Card will explore stablecoin use cases across remittances, B2B settlement, loyalty, and treasury, initially targeting Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the UAE.
Toobit Confirms 100%+ Asset Backing in Latest Hacken Proof of Reserves Report
Toobit released its latest Proof of Reserves report verified by Hacken, confirming a collateral ratio above 100% for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC. The report covers over 640,000 accounts and includes a new live transparency portal.
DigiFinex Launches Billions Network (BILL)
DigiFinex will open BILL/USDT trading on May 6, 2026, with deposits and withdrawals starting May 7. Billions Network is a zero-knowledge identity platform for humans and AI agents.
Introducing Crypto.com Travel, In-App Travel and Entertainment Booking Powered By Bookit
Crypto.com has introduced Crypto.com Travel, a new in-app booking feature powered by Bookit, offering users up to 35% back in CRO on hotels, flights, and more. The service expands the Level Up rewards program.
Recovery Plan for Affected Users
Drift Protocol details a recovery plan including recovery tokens, Tether's $127.5M commitment, and a Q2 2026 relaunch after a $295M exploit by a North Korean-linked hacker group.
BitOasis Goes Live with USDC on Base
BitOasis now supports USDC deposits and withdrawals on Coinbase's Layer 2 network Base, offering faster transactions and lower fees for users.
New Listing - Centrifuge (CFG) & Orca (ORCA)
Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk | Global announced it will list Centrifuge (CFG) and Orca (ORCA) tokens, with deposits opening May 5 and trading starting May 7.
SBI VC Trade Launches USDC In-Store Payment Pilot in Osaka
SBI VC Trade and Aplus will run a five-day trial allowing customers to pay with USDC stablecoin at two Osaka stores, including an eel restaurant and electronics retailer.
Hotcoin at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
Hotcoin participated in the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, featuring a green-themed booth and a ‘crypto chef’ concept to engage attendees. The exchange also highlighted its eight-year track record with no security incidents.
Coins.ph Partners with 'The Tie' for Institutional-Grade Market Intelligence
Coins.ph has partnered with The Tie to revamp its in-app news feed, offering personalized, actionable news with live price data and verified market sentiment to its 18 million users.
Binance.US Launches Bundles to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio
Binance.US introduced Bundles, allowing users to buy collections of cryptocurrencies in one transaction. Six themed bundles are available at launch.
MEXC and Sumsub Partner to Strengthen Global Compliance and Combat Identity Fraud
MEXC has partnered with Sumsub to integrate AI-powered verification tools aimed at preventing deepfake impersonation and onboarding fraud, addressing the rising threat of AI-driven cybercrime in crypto.
Tapbit Strengthens Security Framework Through Collaboration with CertiK
Tapbit has partnered with blockchain security firm CertiK to integrate continuous auditing and real-time on-chain risk detection into its platform, moving beyond static verification.
Trade FX Perpetual Swaps 24/7 with Crypto
BitMEX introduces six FX perpetual swap contracts allowing traders to use crypto as collateral for major forex pairs with up to 100x leverage and no overnight swap fees.
Luno's Stance on Proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations in South Africa
Luno responded to South Africa's National Treasury draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, advocating that crypto held on licensed local providers be classified as an onshore asset.
Rain Acquires Digital Ma'arefa
Rain Financial has acquired Digital Ma'arefa, the Saudi media group behind The Finance Memo, Crypto Memo and AI Memo, adding its one-million-strong audience and co-founders. Deal closed March 30, 2026.
Tapbit Partners with Hacken for Security Audits
Crypto exchange Tapbit has engaged blockchain security firm Hacken to conduct external audits, including a Proof of Reserves check showing reserve ratios above 2,300% for BTC and ETH.
Introducing Agentic Trading on Gemini
Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, the first such tool on a regulated US exchange, allowing traders to connect AI agents via MCP to automate crypto trading strategies using pre-built Trading Skills.
WhiteBIT and FC Barcelona Announce Five-Year Agreement
WhiteBIT and FC Barcelona have agreed to a five-year strategic partnership through 2030, covering men's, women's and basketball teams and introducing a club-branded crypto debit card.