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New Crypto Rules in Thailand Could Require Traders to Show Income Before Opening Trading Accounts
25.2.2021
Thailand seeks to introduce a new set of rules for retail crypto investors, specifically targeting those who want to open accounts. The Thai financial watchdog could require domestic crypto exchanges to ask traders for proof of income. Thai SEC Could Also Ask Crypto Investors to Prove Their...
Retail Crypto Adoption Advances Amid Pandemic as Acceptance and Fungibility Broaden Value
7.2.2021
While the rise in cryptocurrencies over the last year has been the source of excitement among advocates and consternation for its detractors, a look at prices alone hides the real value being unlocked within the ecosystem. Cryptocurrency’s Real Value Lies in its Use, Not Speculation With...
XRP Displaces Polkadot Token After Price Soars 100% in 48 Hours
1.2.2021
In a surge reminiscent of dogecoin’s recent rally, the value of the XRP token soared by more than 100% in just 48 hours. After starting the day at $0.29 on January 30, data shows that the token peaking at just above $0.67. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.66  ...
Institutional Custody Will Challenge Retail-Oriented Crypto
7.1.2021
The bearer nature of digital assets presents challenges to institutions getting into crypto. The need for greater security will likely impact the whole industry
Indian Crypto Boom: New Traders Flood Exchanges — CEOs Reveal What’s Driving Massive Growth
10.12.2020
The Indian cryptocurrency industry is experiencing massive growth. New traders are flooding crypto exchanges, executives from four of the largest crypto trading platforms in India exclusively told news.Bitcoin.com. They also share their views on what drives the Indian crypto market, current...
Retail Crypto Trading Soars In Africa and Asia + More News
25.11.2020
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Marcus Swanepoel, Founder of UK-headquartered crypto exchange Luno, recently acquired by the Digital Currency Group, said that...
Hxro, FTX Target Retail Crypto Traders With Simplified Options Product
28.10.2020
Hxro and FTX have partnered to make options trading more accessible for retail traders
First Mover: Bitcoin’s Best Week Since July Shows Limited Toll of U.K. Retail Crypto Futures Ban
12.10.2020
Bitcoin holds above $11K after biggest weekly gain since July, despite FCA ban on retail crypto futures trading and inventory drawdowns by miners
UK's FCA bans retail crypto derivatives after year-long consideration
6.10.2020
CoinShares' pleas last year went unheard as crypto futures and ETNs will be soon banned
This country accepts more retail crypto transactions than anywhere else in Latin America
5.10.2020
Venezuela may have the most crypto volume, but this country bests all of Latin America when it comes to retail crypto transactions
Mexico Receives 11% of All LATAM Retail Crypto Payments - Report
3.10.2020
Mexican firms and individuals have reportedly processed 11% of all the retail payments made in crypto in Latin America from July 2019 to the same month in 2020 – with most of the crypto used in these transactions originating in the United States.
According to El Economista, Chainalysis expert...
Bitcoin Birch says no retail crypto-wide bull run likely for rest of 2020
17.9.2020
He isn't bearish. In fact, his ideas appear to lean ever so slightly bullish
DCG Enters Retail Crypto Market With Acquisition of Luno Wallet
9.9.2020
Blockchain-focused investment firm Digital Currency Group has acquired Luno, a retail-focused cryptocurrency exchange with over five million customers
Coinbase Lists Compound’s COMP Token for Retail Crypto Traders
26.6.2020
The Compound token almost fell back below $200 earlier this week, before Coinbase rode to the rescue. It listed the token for retail users, and gave COMP a nice price bump
Revolut App Reports 68% Increase in Retail Crypto Traders
28.5.2020
Revolut data shows that U.K.-based retail crypto trade fell by half at the peak of the mid-March crypto crash — but has since recovered
Retail Crypto Insurance: Protecting Crypto Holdings Becoming Mainstream
11.3.2020
Is it time to get a policy to secure even the smallest crypto holdings? At least now there is an option for it
Australia Crypto Merchant Trade Sets $74K Monthly Record With BCH Capturing 97%
5.3.2020
Cryptocurrency payments in Australia, which have been growing in volume in the past few years, have recently scored another record. Crypto-based merchant trade across the country reached almost $74,000 in February according to a new report. Bitcoin cash has by far the largest share in retail crypto...
The Tipping Point: Kroger, Starbucks May Ignite Retail Crypto
11.3.2019
Adoption by Starbucks and Kroger may prove to be a tipping for crypto payments