Tagged: crypto-assets

September 28, 2023 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pravjit Tiwana, CEO APAC and Global CTO at Gemini, notes that in May, they announced the launch of Gemini’s Gurgaon technology development center in India. Now, Gemini are pleased to build on that announcement and reveal that they have opened their office “within the Cyber Hub… Read More

September 28, 2023 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced it has teamed up with PayPal and Paxos to establish Crypto.com as a preferred PayPal USD (PYUSD) exchange. Crypto.com has already listed PYUSD on its platform “for both retail and institutional users, and is currently the crypto trading platform with the deepest liquidity… Read More

September 28, 2023 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ramp, a financial technology company building payment rails connecting crypto to the global financial system, announced a strategic partnership with MetaMask, the self-custody web3 platform. The collaboration kicks off with the integration of Ramp’s on-ramp services directly into MetaMask’s mobile application and MetaMask Portfolio. This… 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 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini says that it continues to be focused on crypto innovation by allowing users to add passkeys “for two-factor authentication to their accounts.” As explained in a blog post by Gemini, passkeys provide two major advantages “over other account authentication methods: increased security and ease… 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

September 26, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly nine in ten Americans believe it is time to update the financial system, but progress is being slowed “by resistance of those in power who embrace the status quo: outdated systems that limit economic freedom and opportunity for everyday Americans,” according to an updatre… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd (TSX: GLXY), a financial services and investment management innovator in the digital asset and blockchain technology sectors, announced that Leon Marshall has been named Chief Executive Officer of Europe. In this newly formed role, Mr. Marshall will be “responsible for overseeing… Read More

September 25, 2023 @ 9:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockdaemon has added WalletConnect support for Solana, a blockchain known for its speed and cost-effectiveness. WalletConnect is described as being “a secure protocol that simplifies blockchain interactions by eliminating the need for private keys or passwords, enhancing both security and user experience.” Users are now… Read More

September 25, 2023 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen has submitted a proposal to build the project’s upcoming native chain using Solana’s codebase, which led to Vitalik Buterin selling $580,000 worth of MakerDAO’s MKR token in rebellion. The move may be an indication that ecosystem participants want to explore different… Read More

September 24, 2023 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has registered as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian wallet provider with the Bank of Spain. This registration will allow Coinbase to offer their full suite of products and services “to retail and institutional users in Spain, all in compliance with the national legal… Read More

September 23, 2023 @ 10:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Roger M. Brown,  the Global Head of Tax Strategy at Chainalysis, notes that on August 25, 2023, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations that would require domestic and foreign exchanges and other types of “brokers” who “effect sales” of digital assets to (1) collect… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS) announced the CoinShares Hedge Fund Solutions division, as part of their mission to continue bridging the gap “between traditional institutional investors and the dynamic world of digital assets.” For the first time, CoinShares will be making its offerings “accessible to qualified… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) announced the results of a study—”verified” by Radius Insights—showing that Robinhood reportedly offers the “lowest cost” to trade crypto on average. The analysis compares prices quoted from various platforms and exchanges, “including Cash App, Coinbase Advanced, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Kraken, concluding that customers… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Custodia is pleased to announce that Lisa Hough has joined the bank as Vice President of Strategic Relationships, responsible for helping customers in the U.S. Bitcoin and energy industries “meet their banking and bitcoin custody needs.” Lisa transitioned to the Bitcoin sector in 2019 “after… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 6:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

eToro, the trading and investing platform, has announced that its application for registration under the CySEC CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider) Register in Cyprus has been approved. The registration will enable eToro to “offer regulated crypto services to all EU countries on a cross-border basis… Read More

September 21, 2023 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitpanda announced that Bitpanda Technology Solutions and Vacuumlabs are teaming up to provide a one-stop-shop solution to build trading platforms. Through Vacuumlabs’ fusion of full-scale product development and the power of Bitpanda’s APIs and licences, traditional banks and online platforms “will be empowered to offer… Read More

September 19, 2023 @ 9:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stocktwits, the social platform for investors and traders across all asset classes including stocks, crypto, and other emerging investments, announced that they are launching options trading and increased sentiment data on the platform. These capabilities will expand the company’s existing suite of features “at a… Read More

September 19, 2023 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

James Butterfill from CoinShares notes that outflows over the last 9 weeks aggregate to almost $0.5 billion The CoinShares team also mentioned that digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling $54 million last week, “with outflows for 8 out of the last 9 weeks that… Read More

September 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is announcing the launch of the Coinbase Prime Web3 Wallet. As a digital asset management service provider, Coinbase developed institutional capabilities for their clients. They claim to have always kept security and utility top of mind, and today marks another step in that… Read More