Exchanges

Coinbase is preparing to launch prediction markets and tokenized stocks, marking a significant expansion beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading. The move, reported by Bloomberg, aims to diversify the platform’s offerings and tap into rapidly growing markets.

US regulators have approved Gemini’s application to offer prediction markets, providing a significant boost for the crypto exchange. The move brings clarity to a tightly regulated sector and signals a potential opening for other platforms, with Gemini’s stock price reacting positively to the news.

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has received approval from U.S. regulators to offer prediction markets, marking a significant step for the crypto sector.

Crypto exchange Bybit is offering new Dutch users one million free memecoins to promote its new EU platform. The giveaway, running until January 2026, includes tokens like PEPE, SHIB, and CHILLGUY, with the latter potentially worth over €17,000.

Deutsche Börse Group and Kraken announce a strategic partnership to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, focusing on institutional clients.

Several crypto exchanges, including Bitvavo, experienced a brief outage this morning due to a larger issue with internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare. The problem was resolved within 16 minutes.

Julian Maddocks, a seven-year veteran at Kraken, shares insights into how crypto exchanges handle market crashes, the importance of transparency, and the human element behind the technology.

In an exclusive interview, OKX’s General Manager Roy van Krimpen explains how the exchange’s focus on technology over marketing ensures stability and innovation, aiming to build trust and educate users in the volatile crypto market.

KuCoin has secured a MiCA license from Austrian regulators, allowing it to resume operations across 27 European countries, including the Netherlands, after ceasing services last year due to a lack of proper licensing.

Prediction market platform Polymarket is facing severe criticism after an official account posted a racist message targeting users from India, Turkey, and Nigeria, leading to widespread outrage on social media.