Cryptocurrency trading demonstrates distinct regional and seasonal patterns influenced by regulatory environments, user preferences, and market dynamics, according to an analysis by Coin Metrics and its analyst Victor Ramirez. Coin Metrics Report Examines Global Cryptocurrency Trading Trends The “Kimchi Premium” phenomenon, reflecting a disparity between cryptocurrency prices in South Korean markets and global weighted averages, […]
India Expands Payment Ties With Regional Partners to Strengthen Cross-Border Financial Networks
India’s expanding payment ties with nations like UAE and Sri Lanka highlight a push for seamless transactions, paired with cautious central bank digital currency (CBDC) advancements. India’s Growing Regional Payment Ties Signal a New Financial Era India is broadening its payment linkages with several nations, including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as […]
South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $ 300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies. New Investment to Fund African Expansion Drive The South African fintech startup Turnstay recently secured …
SEC Closing Salt Lake Regional Office After Failed Legal Battle Against Crypto Firm
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the closure of its Salt Lake Regional Office (SLRO) due to attrition and a focus on organizational efficiency. This move will reduce the number of SEC regional offices from 11 to 10. The jurisdiction for Utah, previously held by SLRO, will now be managed by the […]
Binance Appoints New Regional Head for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Binance’s General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, Kyrylo Khomiakov, will take responsibility for Central Asia as well. His promotion comes after the crypto exchange’s top executives in the region left the company last month, part of a string of executive exits at Binance this year. Kyrylo Khomiakov to Manage Binance’s Business in 14 Markets […]