- Binance Resumes Offering Futures Trading Products to South African Users
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges by volumes traded, Binance, has said its futures products are now available to eligible South African users. In a message to its users, Binance suggested it has rectified issues with the regional regulator and that its activities in South Africa are now above board. Products Offered Unchanged Almost
- Protests in Iran spread throughout the country
Protests in Iran spread throughout the country over the weekend. State media reports at least 41 Iranians have been killed since protests began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was taken into custody for violating the country's dress code for women, and she died in a hospital after being held in morality police
- More Than a Half Dozen US Securities Regulators File Actions Against Crypto Lender Nexo
Crypto lender Nexo is having issues with state authorities from California, New York, Washington, Kentucky, Vermont, South Carolina, and Maryland. The enforcement actions from multiple state securities regulators detail that Nexo’s Earn Interest Product (EIP) may be in violation of securities laws. Nexo Targeted by Several Securities Regulators Over the Crypto Lender’s Earn Interest Product
- Biggest Movers: LUNC up 40% on Monday, as Do Kwon Faces Possible Arrest
Terra classic rose by over 40% on Monday, as markets reacted to the news that founder Do Kwon was wanted by Interpol. Cosmos also traded higher, rebounding from recent declines. Terra Classic (LUNC) Terra classic was one of Monday’s most notable movers, as the token rose by over 40% to start the week. Following a
- Crypto Payments May Not Help Russia Bypass Sanctions, Experts Say
Russia is preparing to authorize international crypto payments but people involved in the industry doubt this would allow the country to circumvent sanctions. At the same time, the United States has been tightening the noose, recently targeting the use of cryptocurrencies to dodge the financial restrictions imposed by the West with new legislation in Congress.
