BloFin, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially opened registration for its highly anticipated trading competition, the WOW (War of Whales) 2026 Grand Prix.
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The post OKX Eyes Major Stake in South Korea’s Coinone Exchange appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly discussing a strategic investment in Coinone, South Korea’s third largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to Yonhap News. OKX and Korea Investment & Securities may each acquire roughly 20% stakes through a new share issuance deal. Coinone confirmed ongoing talks with several firms regarding potential equity partnerships but said no agreement has been finalized. The move could strengthen OKX’s presence in South Korea’s tightly regulated crypto market while boosting Coinone’s competitiveness against larger domestic rivals amid rising institutional digital asset interest globally. Source: https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/okx-eyes-major-stake-in-south-koreas-coinone-exchange/
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has announced a brief delay in the listing of Iris (IRYS). The start of trading, which was originally scheduled for 11:00 a.m. UTC today, has been pushed back to 11:30 a.m. UTC. Revised Trading Schedule The delay, confirmed via an official notice on Upbit’s platform, is a 30-minute postponement. While the exchange did not immediately provide a specific reason for the change, such adjustments are not uncommon during the initial listing process, often related to final technical checks or order book preparation. Traders who had prepared for the original time are advised to adjust their strategies accordingly. What This Means for Traders For those looking to trade IRYS, the key takeaway is the updated timeline. The delay is short, but it can impact short-term trading plans, especially for those using automated bots or aiming to be among the first to execute tr
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Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has emerged as the dominant marketplace for BILL, the native token of the Billions network. The BILLUSDT trading pair on Bybit Spot recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $1.69 billion as of May 15, 2026. According to CoinGecko data, Bybit accounts for 77.24% of all centralized exchange trading activity for the token. Source: CoinGecko (May 15, 2026) BILL Logs Over $2.19B in Global 24-Hour Volume BILL’s broader market activity has also drawn attention, with over $2.19 billion in 24-hour global trading volume recorded across all venues. Billions describes itself as a global human and AI network built on mobile-first verification, designed to confirm the identity and uniqueness of both humans and AI agents while offering users personalized experiences and rewards. To coincide with the token’s momentum, Byb
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15 May 2026 marks the 14th anniversary of leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. To celebrate the milestone, CEO Brian Armstrong officially declared the platform’s main historical mission: bringing 1 billion users into the open financial system. The CEO visually demonstrated the project’s evolution by publishing a screenshot of the original Coinbase interface from 2012. What started as a simple Bitcoin wallet has, over the course of 14 years, transformed into a universal financial super app. Today, the platform offers millions of different assets, including not only cryptocurrencies, but also equities and commodities, serving retail clients, developers, and the world’s largest institutional players. Bitcoin (BTC) Says Goodbye to $80,000, Dogecoin (DOGE) Spikes 50% Hinting at New Rally, Toncoin (TON) Risks Losing $2: Crypto Market Review X
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BloFin, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially opened registration for its highly anticipated trading competition, the WOW (War of Whales) 2026 Grand Prix. Returning bigger and bolder than ever, this year’s edition boasts an extraordinary total prize pool of up to $5,000,000 USDT, exclusive luxury giveaways, and a groundbreaking new twist — for the first time, human traders will go head-to-head against AI in a battle to claim the title of the ultimate whale. Under the rallying cry “Squad Up. Beat AI.”, WOW 2026 is set to become one of the most dynamic and forward-looking trading events of the year, bringing together crypto traders, elite squads, and algorithmic challengers worldwide. Four Thrilling Competition Formats, One Epic Trading Season This year’s WOW Grand Prix offers participants multiple distinct ways to compete a
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2026] Singapore, May 15, 2026 — LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched the “Futures Grid Trading New User Growth Program.”The campaign offers a low-barrier, low-risk entry into futures grid trading. Through a three-stage framework of “Experience — Practice — Advancement” and tiered incentives, it helps […]
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Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, put out an anti-phishing guide on May 14. The warning centers on AI-powered voice and video scams targeting people who hold digital assets. The campaign goes by “Voice Phishing Complete Guide.” It’s part of the exchange’s Information Protection Day push. Focus is on deepfake and deepvoice fraud, where criminals use artificial intelligence to copy the voices and faces of family members, exchange staff, or government officials during live calls, according to DigitalToday. AI-assisted fraud aimed at crypto investors has gotten more sophisticated over the past year. In one case cited by both DigitalToday and The Crypto Times, someone in Hong Kong got tricked by an AI-generated video conference and lost about 40 billion won. That’s equivalent to around $29 million. Fraudsters impersonate support staff and relatives
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Fernández as its Global Ambassador. The partnership builds on BingX’s global sports partnership strategy following its recent partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and renewal with Chelsea FC, arriving at a pivotal moment ahead of the
