Tagged: coincover

September 12, 2024 @ 2:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto protection firm Coincover says it will now work with two of Canada’s crypto trading platforms, VirgoCX and Netcoins. The goal is to provide best-in-class security for customer assets. Coincover says its solution will also help VirgoCX and Netcoins exceed regulatory requirements in Canada. Digby… Read More

August 27, 2024 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

According to a report published by Henley & Partners, the number of crypto millionaires worldwide is increasing. Their research shows that there are approximately 172,300 crypto millionaires worldwide, a 95% increase from last year. Wealthy Bitcoin holders are rising alongside that number as this sector… Read More

August 15, 2024 @ 4:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a top crypto exchange operating in Latin America, has enlisted the services of Coincover to protect user assets from hacks and more. According to Bitso, Coincover will provide protection  against thefts and lost access thus providing a higher degree of safety for its account… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 5:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Recently, CI covered the rise in venture capital money going into digital assets. There has been renewed interest in risk capital going into crypto firms. In Q1 2024, crypto startups experienced an increase of 40.3% increase in venture funding and a 44.7% jump in deal… Read More

May 2, 2024 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

XLink has partnered with Cobo and Coincover to reduce risk in the digital asset sector. XLink, a subsidiary of ALEX, is a DeFi platform on Bitcoin. According to a statement from the firm, approximately $336 million in crypto was lost to  scams in the first… Read More

January 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Many insiders expect the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to decide today whether to approve or not approve a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The possibility of a spot Bitcoin vehicle trading on the Nasdaq or the NYSE has driven the price of Bitcoin higher… Read More

January 7, 2024 @ 5:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Coincover thinks the crypto industry could be on an upward trajectory heading into 2024 with the anticipation of approval for a Bitcoin ETF and “a remarkable 51% decline in hacks in 2023.” Coincover‘s Head of Legal, Yoann Leokowitz, has recently shared his… Read More

December 9, 2023 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Safe, the smart wallet infrastructure provider, is collaborating with Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, and CoinCover, a UK-regulated recovery service provider, to launch Safe{RecoveryHub}, “offering a curated suite of crypto recovery options.” Built with Safe’s smart account infrastructure at its core, this marketplace of… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 5:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Onramp, a Bitcoin asset-management platform, announces its official launch, marking a “step-function” improvement in bitcoin custody. Onramp’s approach to bitcoin custody, product offerings, and research and education aims to establish “a new industry standard for sophisticated investors.” As noted in an update shared with CI,… Read More

October 4, 2023 @ 11:40 am By JD Alois  |  

XRP has caught a small bid following the news that the courts have sided with Ripple regarding the ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. US District Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the SEC’s appeal regarding part of the judge’s decision in its lawsuit… Read More

September 27, 2023 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan‘s (NYSE: JPM) UK-based retail bank Chase has reportedly decided to ban crypto-related transactions that are made by its clients, starting from October 16, 2023. This bank says it made the decision because of a significant rise in fraudulent activities and scams. A bank representative… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coincover, the blockchain protection company, announces the appointment of its new Chief Commercial Officer, Ridhima Durham, who joins at a critical time following its recent successful funding round in January and rebrand in July. Ridhima joins Coincover from Salary Finance where she “spent four years… Read More

August 21, 2023 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The hacks and thefts are too numerous to remember. The crypto sector is a field littered with poorly crafted security protocols, stolen funds, and apologetic management. Most recently, Exactly Protocol is said to have been the target of an attack that saw over $7 million… Read More

June 16, 2023 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coincover, the digital asset protection company, announces the appointment of Vikki Sly as Chief People Officer (CPO), boosting the firm’s commitment to building a healthy scaling business. With a strong background in designing and implementing successful internal cultures, Vikki will play “an integral role in… Read More

May 18, 2023 @ 7:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset industry participants are pushing back against the Parliament Treasury Committee’s report on crypto that declared the asset class should be treated like gambling. The statement was predicated on the opinion that many cryptocurrencies hold no intrinsic value – except for speculation. The Chair… Read More

April 24, 2023 @ 8:50 am By JD Alois  |  

As was reported last week, the European Parliament approved MiCA, or Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation, which aims to make the EU a digital asset-friendly jurisdiction. At the same time, the Transfer of Funds regulation was approved, which requires crypto operators to identify their customers as… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is pushing above $30,000 for the first time since June 2022. When Bitcoin moves, the crypto masses speculate as to why. The recent rise in value has largely been attributed to the terrible economy, fears within the Banking sector, and BTCs apparent safe haven… Read More

March 8, 2023 @ 12:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced another enforcement action taken against crypto ATMs. This time, the FCA targeted unauthorized crypto ATMs operating in East London. The FCA requires all crypto firms, including ATMs, to be registered and adherent to anti-money laundering rules…. Read More

February 28, 2023 @ 8:45 am By JD Alois  |  

In a speech on regulations and international competition, Victoria Saporta, Executive Director of Prudential Policy, commented on PRA’s new secondary objective – enabling international competitiveness and growth. PRA, or the Prudential Regulation Authority, is part of the Bank of England and oversees 1500 banks and… Read More

February 23, 2023 @ 9:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coincover, the digital asset protection company, announces a new partnership with Cobo, which claims to be the largest digital asset custodian and blockchain infrastructure provider in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This news comes shortly after Coincover’s recent successful $30 million funding round. Cobo explains… Read More