Bitpanda has just announced that the platform now offers access to over 500 cryptocurrencies, setting a new standard in crypto investing. Bitpanda noted that this milestone cements their position as the European crypto platform for investors looking to diversify and “capitalize on the growing opportunities… Read More
Juniper Research noted that as payment technologies evolve, fintech companies, central banks, and commercial banks are increasingly focusing on the ongoing transition to online methods of payment. Juniper Research added in its update that this trend is evident in the growing preference for using digital… Read More
Low float crypto account for 21.3% of the top 300 crypto by market capitalization, according to an update from CoinGecko. This means that for 1 out of every 5 large cap crypto, “the majority of their token supply has yet to be unlocked, resulting in… Read More
Alchemy Pay, a payment gateway that connects crypto with traditional fiat currencies for businesses, developers, and end users, notes that the approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETF signifies a significant step “towards the enhanced institutionalization of cryptocurrencies, paving the way for bitcoin to reach a… Read More
Over 50% of all cryptocurrencies have died, according to an extensive research report. And of the over 24,000 cryptocurrencies listed on CoinGecko since 2014, there are a total of 14,039 that have died (at the time of writing). Most dead cryptocurrencies came from projects launched… Read More
PostFinance, one of Switzerland’s major financial institutions and largest retail banks, partners with Sygnum, which claims to be one of the world’s first digital asset banks, “to offer its customers a range of regulated digital asset banking services via Sygnum’s B2B banking platform.” PostFinance‘s partnership… Read More
In recent weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its enforcement activities in regard to the digital asset ecosystem. In the past, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has asserted that all digital assets are securities, with the exception of Bitcoin. At one point,… Read More
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has launched Crypto Secure, which is described as “a first-of-its kind technology solution designed to bring additional security and trust to the digital ecosystem.” Crypto Secure “combines insights and technology from CipherTrace with proprietary information to help card issuers stay compliant with… Read More
During the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Megabanks today, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon was asked about his opinion on blockchain technology. Dimon said he was not a skeptic when it comes to blockchain, smart contracts, Defi, etc., these are real things in which… Read More
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler testified in front of the Senate Banking Committee today, reiterating his opinion that in regards to digital assets (or crypto assets) that the vast majority are securities. The exception being Bitcoin, and perhaps Ethereum – which entail much of the crypto… Read More
CarNow, the automotive industry’s digital retailing firm, recently announced a partnership with Cion Digital, offering clients a way to purchase and finance vehicles using cryptocurrency via “an integration with CarNow’s Real-Time Retail™ platform.” Cion Digital’s “ready-to-deploy” modular payments and lending platform offers firms with access… Read More
The US Department of Labor has issued a “compliance assistance release” about 401K retirement plans and investment in cryptocurrencies. According to the DOL, they have become aware of firms offering this option to savers and cautions plan fiduciaries to “exercise extreme care before they consider… Read More
As was widely anticipated, the White House has posted an Executive Order targeting digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In a statement the White House explained their goal: “The rise in digital assets creates an opportunity to reinforce American leadership in the global financial system and at… Read More
Criminal investigators at the US Internal Revenue Services (IRS) say that virtual currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is an industry segment that can be exploited by actors engaging in fraudulent activities. These abusive activities may include actions involving money laundering, market manipulation, and even attempts… Read More
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies and NFTs are more trusted than stocks to give investors better returns in 2022, suggests a poll of close to 6,000 people on business networking site LinkedIn. The poll, conducted over the past two weeks, finds 30 per cent of… Read More
There was no surprises at the top when GlobalData released the top 10 cryptocurrencies for 2021 in terms of how many social media conversations they generated through the year, up to Dec. 9. Twitter and Reddit feeds were monitored. Bitcoin generated close to 900,000 discussions… Read More
The Best Crypto Investing App. SupraFin provides an intelligent app with institutional-like investment algorithms in the background that assess the relative value of hundreds of cryptocurrencies and recommends the most appropriate as part of a diversified portfolio based on the client’s risk profile preferences…. Read More
Eastern Europe has one of the largest cryptocurrency economies in the world. A recent report reveals that it’s the third-ranked global region for “overall exposure to illicit activity.” Eastern Europe is the only world region with a total transaction volume of $400 million+ for which… Read More
The vast majority of Americans are interested in having cryptocurrencies as part of their retirement investments, the results of a survey from business.com reveal. Close to 90 per cent (87 per cent) of employees expressed interest in including cryptocurrencies in their portfolio but far fewer… Read More
Cryptocurrencies and other emerging financial technologies raise concerns with sanctions and compliance professionals, the results of a new survey by the International Compliance Association suggest. Almost half (46 percent) of respondents believe greater training and education is needed around crypto/digital currencies and emerging financial technologies… Read More
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