Crypto trades on eToro fell 62% in October
Customers completed fewer crypto trades on eToro than a year earlier and invested less in each one. Across the platform, 18% more customers met the company’s criteria for a funded account.
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GOPAX halts trading and takes withdrawal requests by email
The South Korean exchange cancelled open orders. For now, customers can withdraw crypto only to their own approved wallets. GOPAX has given no date for trading to resume.
Mercado Bitcoin plans limited reopening for November 9
Mercado Bitcoin plans to let customers view balances and investments on its website in the first phase after the hack. It has given no date for withdrawals, transfers or trading.
Mercado Bitcoin suspends deposits and withdrawals
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals after identifying a security incident in one of its systems. Tether said it froze more than 4.5 million USDT linked to the incident.
Binance reopens Bitcoin withdrawals
Binance has begun restoring withdrawals after the hack, starting with Bitcoin. The team will reopen other networks after security checks and warns that early transfers may take longer.
Kraken resolves one-hour trading connectivity outage
Kraken says it fixed the October 30 problem that prevented clients from connecting and submitting orders through web, mobile and API services. Scheduled maintenance later that day also ended, while the team continues to monitor separate deposit and withdrawal issues.
Indodax halts transfers after detecting cyberattack attempts
Indonesia-based Indodax temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals after detecting more cyberattack attempts. Its CEO says the team is rechecking systems; the official status page lists trading as operational.
Binance to pause Ethereum transfers at 05:55 UTC
Binance will pause Ethereum deposits and withdrawals at 05:55 UTC on October 28. Trading will be unaffected by the maintenance; transfers will reopen once the network is stable.
Bithumb and Upbit flag INIT as transfers remain halted
Two South Korean exchanges have placed INIT under review following Initia’s security incident. They may lift or extend the caution or end trading support once their reviews are complete. They apply different rules to INIT sent during the suspension.
Upbit extends EGLD warning to November; withdrawals open
Upbit wants more time to assess MultiversX’s explanations and security measures. Three EGLD trading pairs remain under warning, while withdrawals reopened on October 6 and remain available.
GCEX launches Bitcoin and Ethereum options for institutions
GCEX’s new Bitcoin and Ethereum options are available to institutions that meet its professional client criteria. Buyers can lose the entire premium they pay, while sellers can lose more than the premium they receive.
MEXC to end services for users in Russia and Belarus
MEXC has announced an exit from services for users in Russia and Belarus, citing global compliance efforts. Affected accounts will receive individual instructions for closing positions and withdrawing assets; no common deadline has been announced.
CME lists Bitcoin Cash and UNI futures for October 19
CME is adding two contract sizes for each of BCH and UNI. Micro contracts represent one-tenth of the standard size, with cash settlement instead of cryptocurrency delivery at expiry.
Bitget is ending services for some users
Bitget says it will discontinue services for certain accounts while the platform continues operating. Affected users will receive individual notices setting out withdrawal arrangements and deadlines.
Schwab begins phased rollout of crypto transfers
Charles Schwab is introducing transfers that let customers move existing crypto holdings onto its platform. Account approval and geographic restrictions within the United States still apply.
BitMEX faces UK claim for return of 324.8 Bitcoin
Lewis Barber has sued BitMEX operator HDR Global Trading over trades made between 2018 and 2022. He alleges the exchange offered regulated derivatives in the UK without the required authorization.
Binance Pool to shut down on November 10
Binance is ending its mining pool, Pool Savings and transaction acceleration service. Final mining rewards will be calculated from eligible work submitted before the cutoff.
Binance Bitcoin balance falls by 13,000 BTC over a week
Binance led the weekly decline in Bitcoin exchange balances in CoinGlass’s October 11 snapshot. Its balance rose over the latest 24 hours, while Bitfinex and Kraken posted weekly gains.
Binance to halt trading in 22 tokens in Brazil
Brazilian users are due to move to local accounts by October 29. Product restrictions begin on October 27, while existing balances in the affected tokens can remain in accounts.
Upbit announces three PONS trading pairs
Upbit announced KRW, BTC and USDT pairs for PONS, alongside Robinhood Chain transfer requirements and restrictions on orders at launch.