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UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License
29.1.2020
A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Bitcoin.com Update: Dev Fund Proposal ‘Will Not Go Through’ Without More Agreement
28.1.2020
The BCH infrastructure funding proposal initially announced by Jiang Zhuoer on January 22 will not go through as planned without greater agreement in the Bitcoin Cash community, Bitcoin.com has announced via a read.cash post uploaded today. Also Read: Heated Debate Continues Over Bitcoin Cash...
Coinbase and Ripple Execs Unveil Master Plan to Drive US Crypto Adoption
28.1.2020
Coinbase and Ripple execs unveil their master plan for driving US crypto adoption
Heated Debate Continues Over Bitcoin Cash Infrastructure Funding Plan
27.1.2020
Last Wednesday, the founder of the mining operation Btc.top announced a proposal that would fund Bitcoin Cash (BCH) development over the course of six months. Over the last five days, the funding plan has been the most dominant conversation within the BCH ecosystem, as supporters debate the merits...
BCH Community Leaders Bitcoin.com and Jonald Fyookball Clarify Positions on Funding Proposal
26.1.2020
Since Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer revealed an infrastructure funding proposal from five major mining pools last week, which would fund BCH devs via redirection of 12.5% of BCH coinbase rewards, the Bitcoin Cash community has been understandably bustling with debate, discussion, and suggestions....
Data Shows $25 Billion Worth of Bitcoin and Ether Held by Seven Crypto Exchanges
26.1.2020
On January 3, 2020, a small group of crypto enthusiasts celebrated the second annual Proof-of-Keys day with hopes to get people to withdraw funds from centralized digital currency exchanges. However, exchanges holding massive amounts of BTC only saw their reserves grow larger and data shows that...
Exchanges Hold More Bitcoin Than Ever as Coinbase Wallet Nears 1M BTC
24.1.2020
Coinbase’s mushrooming cold wallet balance underscores the persisting trend of investors trusting third parties with their Bitcoins
Keeping Your Assets Safe — Crypto Insurance May Soon Become the Norm
24.1.2020
Experts weigh in on the future of the crypto industry: “The crypto community needs a reliable insurance mechanism”
Bitcoin Cash Miner Jiang Zhuoer Answers Infrastructure Funding Questions
23.1.2020
On Wednesday, Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer disclosed that five mining operations had plans to donate roughly $6 million in coinbase rewards (depending on market prices) to developers building Bitcoin Cash infrastructure. The news was met with mixed reviews as some of the specifics of the deal were...
Bitcoin Cash Miners Plan $6M Development Fund by Leveraging Block Rewards
22.1.2020
A group of Bitcoin Cash mining pool operations have decided to help fund BCH infrastructure development. On January 22, Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer revealed that five mining pools are preparing a short-term developers donation plan. Miners from Btc.top, Bitcoin.com, Viabtc, Antpool, and Btc.com...
Do Custodians Wield Undue Influence on Crypto Market Prices?
21.1.2020
Noelle Acheson warns of the consolidating power of crypto custodians, and the influence this could have on asset prices
Crypto Employment Abounds With More Than 8,000 Jobs in 2020
18.1.2020
During the last year, the cryptoconomy has picked up pace after a drawn out crypto winter. When market prices were low and startups were short on capital, a bunch of firms laid off employees in 2018. A year later, and digital currency companies are hiring. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide...
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin
16.1.2020
Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council, a group of major U.S. crypto firms looking for regulatory clarity, welcomes eToro, OKCoin and Radar as new members
Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Plans Transparency Boost as New Members Join
16.1.2020
The Crypto Ratings Council, formed by Coinbase, Kraken and other exchanges last year, has added eToro and Radar as members. It's also planning to unveil its asset rating framework this year
Silvergate Bank and Bitstamp Launch Bitcoin Collateralized Loans
16.1.2020
U.S.-based Silvergate Bank has launched a bitcoin collateralized loan product with Bitstamp as its launch partner. The crypto exchange will act as the bank’s agent to manage and provide custody for bitcoin collateral. The product utilizes Silvergate Bank’s Exchange Network to fund loans...
Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 Billion
14.1.2020
Payments giant Visa acquired fintech firm Plaid for $5.3 billion in an effort to expand its business model
Coinbase Hands Nearly $1M to Cryptsy Victims After Settling Class Action Lawsuit
13.1.2020
Coinbase will fork over $962,500 after settling a class action lawsuit which alleged Cryptsy founder Paul Vernon used the U.S. exchange to launder his victims' funds
Coinbase Witnesses A Strategically Successful 2020 Start
13.1.2020
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Coinbase runs as a globally reputed cryptocurrency trading exchange, which caters to the requirements of thousands of investors through its world-class features on a daily basis. With operations spread over 190 countries, Coinbase facilitates the exchange...
6 High Interest-Paying Options for Crypto Lenders
10.1.2020
As anyone who has ever sought to lend crypto will attest, significant variance exists in the APR offered to lenders. Indeed, the spectrum can swing from 1% to 8% – even when it’s the same asset being loaned across platforms such as Coinbase, Poloniex, Compound and Dharma. As...
Cosmos Surges on Coinbase Pro Listing
10.1.2020
Cosmos (ATOM), ranked 16th by market capitalization, surged after popular crypto exchange Coinbase Pro announced it will list the coin.
As of pixel time (11:53 UTC), ATOM is trading at USD 4.28, up almost 7% over the past 24 hours, turning its weekly losses into a gain of 1%. While bitcoin (BTC)...