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Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), noting the absence of information such as teams, key calendar events, and token data for exchanges like CEX.IO, BloFin Exchange, Phemex, Tokocrypto, and Coins.ph. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of projects, aiming to reflect the information disclosure status of the projects. The transparency score is divided into five levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

According to Hong Kong media Xin Bao, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved the licensed virtual asset trading platform EX.IO to conduct virtual asset over-the-counter trading services. This service is currently only open to eligible investors, with the first batch of supported cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, USDTTRC20, as well as fiat currencies such as USD and HKD.

ChainCatcher news, investment education institution Jiufang Zhitu Holdings Limited (9636.HK) announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary JF SmartTrade has entered into a share subscription agreement with the virtual asset trading platform EX.IO to acquire a stake in EX.IO. The company stated that this move will help leverage EX.IO's exchange resources and Web3 technology to accelerate the layout of overseas digital asset business, enhance on-chain financial service capabilities, and promote diversification and sustainable development. The specific details of the investment have not been disclosed.Previously, EX.IO's subsidiary EXIO Ltd. obtained a virtual asset trading platform license in Hong Kong last December to engage in virtual asset trading and custody services.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 social trading platform Soex.io announced that it will officially launch the staking mining feature at 6 PM Singapore time on January 6. At that time, users participating in HVT staking will not only be able to enhance passive income but also unlock diverse functional experiences on the platform. The newly introduced staking mechanism focuses on flexibility, fairness, and sustainability, aiming to create stable and highly attractive returns for users.As an AI-driven social trading platform, SOEX is based on the SOEX Protocol, precisely focusing on AI-driven social traffic operation and liquidity supply-demand trading scenarios. With a fair minting and on-demand unlocking mechanism, it strives to build a transparent, fair, and sustainable new Web3 social economic ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong virtual asset exchange EX.IO (Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Limited) has obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform under Type 1 (Securities Trading), Type 7 (Providing Automated Trading Services) licenses, and in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO).

ChainCatcher news, centralized cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO has officially resumed its business operations in the UK. The company stated that its registration process now meets the compliance requirements of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).CEX.IO had previously voluntarily suspended its services in the UK due to the FCA's implementation of new crypto asset financial promotion regulations in October 2023. The UK was one of CEX.IO's key markets, with local users accounting for 69% of its total customers in the European Economic Area before the suspension, and trading volume had increased by 26.9% month-on-month.Currently, the company offers 190 digital assets in the UK.

ChainCatcher news, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has requested that the cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO stop claiming that the dollars in its wallets are insured by the FDIC. The FDIC stated that a section of the CEX.IO website incorrectly indicated that "the dollars held in your CEX.IO fiat wallet are FDIC insured, up to $250,000 per account," while in fact, "this statement has no qualifications, clarifications, or limitations, nor is there any insured deposit institution or agency related to this statement." (source link)