5 Takeaways From Coinbase's 'Base' Layer 2 Chain Launch
A new Ethereum layer 2 built on the Optimism stack has been announced by Coinbase.
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Feb 23, 2023 at 11:05 p.m. UTC
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Exchange Tokens
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SEC Calls FTT Exchange Token a Security
The complaint against Alameda's Caroline Ellison and FTX's Gary Wang contains allegations that FTX's exchange token, FTT, constitutes an investment contract.
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Dec 22, 2022 at 4:25 a.m. UTC
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What Is a Crypto Exchange Token and How Did It Help Blow up FTX?
Exchange tokens do not represent a claim on a centralized crypto businesses, but they can have utility.
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Nov 23, 2022 at 4:54 p.m. UTC
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FTX Has Made $34M in Trading Fees Since Recent FTT Token Burn Despite Withdrawal Freeze
FTX did not report the recent token burn, which was scheduled on Nov. 7.
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Nov 10, 2022 at 12:20 p.m. UTC
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FTX Suspends Customer Signups After Widespread Criticism
The crypto exchange is facing an acute liquidity crisis.
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Nov 10, 2022 at 10:52 a.m. UTC
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Binance Tops Up Emergency Insurance Fund 'SAFU' to $1B After BNB Volatility
Binance token-related addresses were topped up with over $700 million in different tokens, while a bitcoin address was funded with $300 million.
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Nov 9, 2022 at 7:06 a.m. UTC
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Huobi Token Surges 75% as Tron Founder Justin Sun Calls for Empowering the Exchange Token
The Huobi token rose to a four-month high of $7.60 early Thursday.
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Oct 13, 2022 at 9:11 a.m. UTC
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Crypto Futures Exchange BitMEX CEO: Expect an Exchange Token ‘This Year’
The launch of BMEX was delayed because of market conditions, but the exchange’s CEO wants to get it launched before the end of 2022.
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Oct 2, 2022 at 12:51 p.m. UTC
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Ethereum Project Ribbon Finance Launches Crypto Options Exchange to Boost Growth
Ribbon said it expects trading volumes to reach over $100 million a day within the first six months.
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Sep 28, 2022 at 8:05 a.m. UTC
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Politicians, Not the Usual Bureaucrats, Take the Reins on Web3 in Japan
A handful of lawmakers are forming new policies, bypassing the usual lengthier route.
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Sep 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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