Exchange News

Since the advent of the crypto market, centralized exchanges (CEX) have played a key role in providing liquidity to both retail and institutional users. In 2025 alone, the top 12 CEXs processed nearly $21 trillion in volume across spot markets. As the industry matures, the focus has shifted toward the sustainability of spot trading activity and the health of the underlying reserves that support these massive volumes.

Valletta, Malta ‒ April 15, 2026 ‒ OKX, one of the world leaders in fintech and crypto trading, today announces the launch of X-Perps: MiFID regulated crypto derivatives, with a five-year maturity, offering leverage up to 10x to retail and institutional traders in Europe.

Failed extortion attempt against Kraken: the exchange reveals everything and refuses to yield. What you need to know about this crypto news.

Perpetual contracts from traditional finance are exploding. In a few months, their volumes have tripled, driven by continuous and flexible trading. At the heart of this dynamic, Binance establishes itself as a key player, capturing a large share of liquidity and redefining market rules.

Crypto trading is changing dimension. Binance introduces prediction markets directly into its wallet, opening the way to a new form of speculation based on the outcome of real events. Accessible from its application, this feature allows users to buy and sell probabilities in a few clicks, without going through external interfaces. By integrating these on-chain mechanisms in a centralized environment, the exchange redefines uses and accelerates the convergence between finance, information, and blockchain.

In the first quarter of 2026, derivatives overwhelmingly outrank spot, revealing a heightened concentration of volumes on a few dominant platforms. Meanwhile, new players are emerging and beginning to establish themselves in a landscape previously locked down. Between persistent domination by leaders and the gradual rise of DeFi, the industry is entering a phase of restructuring.

Coinbase expands its offer with perpetual futures contracts on stocks, accessible 24/7. An evolution that further brings traditional markets closer to the crypto ecosystem.

Four years after the sudden collapse of FTX, the case continues to shake the crypto ecosystem. The FTX Recovery Trust announces a new distribution of 2.2 billion dollars, rekindling both creditors’ expectations and tensions around the repayment terms. Behind these payments, one question remains: do these restitutions really mark a turning point for the victims or do they prolong the frustrations born from the 2022 collapse?

OpenSea plays it safe: SEA launch postponed. A strategic decision or an admission of weakness in the crypto market? Analysis here!

Binance takes legal action. The world's leading crypto platform filed, on March 11, 2026, a defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, following the publication of a sensitive article discussing possible flows linked to Iran and the internal handling of this case. This procedure marks a turning point, as the exchange no longer limits itself to public denials, but now asks the US justice system to resolve a dispute with significant reputational and regulatory stakes.

The leader in crypto exchanges Binance sees its BTC, ETH and USDT reserves collapse! 307,000 ETH, 8,000 BTC and 360 million USDT withdrawn in one month, causing billions $ in losses. Market capitulation or confidence crisis?

Centralized crypto markets are under sustained pressure amid ongoing spot trading contraction. For five consecutive months, volumes across major exchanges have declined, signaling weaker participation and a clear reduction in speculative appetite. A large liquidation event in October accelerated this slowdown, impacting both spot and derivatives markets. Although January saw a brief rebound, overall activity remains far below prior cycle highs.

Binance, the world leader in cryptocurrencies, is at the center of a political scandal. 11 U.S. senators demand a federal investigation into suspicious transactions linked to Iran. With $1.7 billion at stake, the crypto exchange faces historic sanctions.

Binance is under pressure following revelations of $1.7 billion transfers to Iran, involving Hexa Whale and Blessed Trust. The platform denies the allegations and emphasizes the reduction of its exposure to Iranian entities. However, the case highlights the compliance and risk management challenges in the crypto sector.

Cointribune launches a new Read2Earn quest in partnership with Bybit EU, the rapidly growing European centralized crypto exchange. This new adventure combines learning, engagement, and premium rewards, with no less than 17 prizes to win.

While the crypto exchanges sector is going through a consolidation phase accelerated by MiCA regulation, Kraken positions itself as one of the strongest players in the European market. Dorian Vincileoni, Head of Regional Growth for Western Europe and the Baltic countries at Kraken, shares his vision on market evolution, platform strategic priorities, and the challenges of building a sustainable crypto infrastructure. Interview.

February 2026 marks a strategic intensification of competition among centralized exchanges. Between Kraken's exceptional deposit bonus, Binance's loyalty programs, and the aggressive offers of OKX and Bybit EU, users have unprecedented opportunities. Comparative analysis of the four major platforms and their current campaigns.

Triumphant IPO in September, three executives fired in February. The stock plunges, Europe is abandoned, losses explode. The Winklevoss twins dance on a volcano. Guaranteed success.

One billion to Tehran via Binance? Investigators fired for seeing too much? The giant swears all is false. But the shadow of the past looms.

The crypto market sends contradictory signals. Indeed, investor sentiment has just reached a historic low, reflecting a strong distrust towards bitcoin. At the same time, some data from Binance indicate a slowdown in selling pressure. This discrepancy between market psychology and real flows raises a central question: are we witnessing a simple technical lull or the beginnings of a lasting rebalancing?

Coinbase loses 667 million. Yet, its subscribers are booming. Its stablecoins generate revenue. So do its loans. So? It's the trading that coughs. And Washington that sleeps in.

In trouble? Binance allegedly lost 17 billion. The exchange thanks its detractors, calls them friends, and offers them a holiday to withdraw their stakes. Clever.

Cryptocurrencies under close watch, the AMF gives an ultimatum to crypto companies: get MiCA approval or shut down. A headache for small players, a shock for the crypto-sphere.

Bithumb erroneously distributes billions in bitcoin instead of a few wons… then recovers in 48 hours. Is it genius or just a big keyboard cold?

I'm shocked! A Korean exchange mistakenly offers 44 billion in bitcoin. The price plummets. Regulators choke. And trust? Evaporated.

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, exits international markets, downsizes, and now bets on prediction markets, a booming sector, with a risky but strategic wager.

Binance creates a staggering gap. CoinMarketCap's Proof of Reserves report reveals overwhelming domination: $155.6 billion in assets, far beyond any other platform. As transparency becomes a vital requirement in a market under regulatory pressure, this ranking raises a crucial question: who can be trusted today? Binance establishes itself decisively.

When crypto bites its own tail: at Coinbase, shareholders scream betrayal, and executives swear they only sold reluctantly. It smells like asset freezing...