Crypto Exchange

bitFlyer

2026-10-02 10:54:53

bitFlyer to launch anti-scam Cooldown, restricting outbound transfers for part of new users’ assets for 48 hours

Japan’s largest crypto exchange, bitFlyer, said it will roll out an anti-scam measure called "Cooldown" on Oct. 15. Under the new rule, individual users who completed identity verification less than 90 days ago will face a 48-hour holding period on part of their crypto assets after each yen deposit, during which those assets cannot be sent to external addresses. The restricted amount is calculated as the total yen deposited over the past 48 hours minus 100,000 yen, roughly $634. If cumulative deposits stay at or below 100,000 yen, the rule does not apply. Deposits made through Quick Deposit are exempt. bitFlyer said the measure will not affect yen deposits and withdrawals, crypto trading, holding, or receiving digital assets. The update was carried by Techub News and attributed to Wu Blockchain.

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Bithumb

2026-10-02 09:01:39

Bithumb says it will strengthen information security and privacy protection framework

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said in an announcement that it will strengthen its information security and personal privacy protection framework. The move is intended to improve the platform’s overall security defenses as cyber threats grow more complex. According to the notice, the upgrade will cover several areas, including technical infrastructure improvements, internal process optimization, and employee security awareness training. Bithumb said the effort is aimed at providing better protection for user assets and data.

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Bybit

2026-10-02 00:03:56

Bybit posts brand video on X centered on consistency

Bybit has released a brand promotional video on X, with the main message that "consistency is key," according to Techub News. The post came from the exchange’s official account, @Bybit_Official, and was presented as a statement of brand philosophy and values rather than a product announcement. No new products were introduced in the video, and the company did not disclose any operating data, partnerships, or other business updates alongside the post. In short, the release was positioned as a branding communication rather than a launch, roadmap update, or deal announcement.

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BitMart

2026-10-01 13:50:33

BitMart outlines preliminary exit plan with three options for users

Crypto exchange BitMart has released a preliminary proposal that would let users leave the platform through one of three routes, as the company reviews its balance sheet and prepares a response plan from August 2026. Under the proposal, unpaid account balances would be converted into U.S. dollars using the weighted average trading price from July 26, 2026 to a designated record time, subject to a court-approved arrangement backed by BitMart’s assets. Users could choose an upfront distribution in fiat, stablecoins, BTC, ETH, or SOL; swap into recovery tokens tied to efforts to pursue stolen assets; or receive continuation tokens tradable on decentralized exchanges and linked to investment interests, disposal of illiquid assets, and future project profit distributions. BitMart said a December 2021 hack created an approximately $319.5 million balance-sheet shortfall based on values as of Dec. 4, 2021. It also said social media attacks since May 2026 triggered panic withdrawals and exposed related individuals to the risk of personal data leaks. After reviewing a $10 million liquidity proposal from an investor, management concluded that the amount was not enough to cover operating pressure and the shortfall.

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BitMart

2026-10-01 13:32:57

BitMart outlines preliminary restructuring options tied to account balances and recovery claims

Crypto exchange BitMart has released a preliminary proposal saying it will review assets and liabilities and prepare response measures starting in August 2026. The plan was developed during an initial due diligence process by Alvarez & Marsal and White & Case. Under the proposal, users could choose an upfront distribution or accept a delayed route tied to potentially higher recoveries from asset recovery and monetization sources. BitMart said the backdrop includes a decline in the total crypto market capitalization in 2026, losses in fee-based business after wash-trading groups exploited commission and zero-slippage policies in derivatives, and a balance-sheet gap of about $319.5 million stemming from the December 2021 hack, valued as of Dec. 4, 2021. The company also said social media attacks triggered panic withdrawals from May 2026 and exposed related individuals to personal data leak risks. Management reviewed a $10 million liquidity proposal from one investor and concluded it was not enough to cover operating pressure and the shortfall. The exchange said it plans to consult the top 50 users over the next three to four weeks and prepare a report on projected recovery rates under each option.

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BitMart

2026-10-01 10:14:18

BitMart Seeks Court Approval for User Repayment Plan With Cash Option and Two Token Paths

BitMart has outlined a preliminary repayment proposal for users more than two months after it began winding down its trading platform, with the exchange seeking court backing for the process. Under the plan released Wednesday, each user account would be converted into a single dollar-denominated claim based on the weighted average trading prices of held tokens from July 26 to a record date that has yet to be set, with valuations overseen by a court-appointed officer. Users would then be able to choose, or combine, three recovery routes: an upfront pro rata distribution of BitMart’s liquid assets, a Restitution Token tied to whatever value the exchange can recover from its December 2021 hack, or a Continuum Token backed by BitMart’s investments, sales of hard-to-liquidate assets including private equity stakes and altcoins, and a share of future profits if the company raises capital and restarts operations. BitMart said it is preparing a report estimating recovery percentages for each option and plans to consult the 50 users with the highest balances over the next three to four weeks. The exchange attributed its shortfall to the roughly $319.5 million reserve hit from the 2021 hack, weaker crypto markets in 2026, alleged exploitation of futures incentives by wash-trading groups, and panic withdrawals that it said were triggered by social media attacks beginning in May.

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SBI Holdings

2026-10-01 08:00:00

SBI Holdings completes full acquisition of crypto exchange Bitbank

Japanese crypto asset exchange Bitbank said SBI Holdings has completed a full acquisition of the company, making Bitbank a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI Holdings. The transaction was carried out through procedures including Bitbank’s repurchase of its own shares from MIXI and Ceres. Following the completion of the deal, Tomohiko Kondo, president of SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., will join Bitbank as a director. Bitbank’s current representative director and CEO, Noriyuki Hirose, is expected to become an outside director of SBI VC Trade. The update was reported by Odaily.

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Gate

2026-09-30 11:57:36

Gate releases TOKEN2049 Singapore teaser as Dr. Han prepares for main stage appearance

Gate has released a teaser video ahead of TOKEN2049 Singapore, outlining its plans for the event and previewing remarks from founder and CEO Dr. Han. In the video, Han speaks about continuous innovation and change, saying the next one to two years will mark "a new starting point" for the company as it keeps advancing its products, services, and market development. According to the announcement, Han will attend TOKEN2049 Singapore, deliver a keynote on the main stage, and join a fireside chat with four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen. During the event, Gate will operate a branded booth and a dedicated lounge designed to give attendees a closer look at its products, business footprint, and global ecosystem development. The company also said it will host the Gate Gala awards dinner on Oct. 8 at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with nearly 300 founders, institutional representatives, investors, content creators, and ecosystem partners expected to attend. Gate said its global user base has surpassed 61 million, and that the platform supports more than 5,300 cryptocurrencies as well as over 12,800 stocks and ETFs.

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