Tagged: cryptocurrency

December 29, 2020 @ 10:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Simplex, an EU-licensed financial institution that provides the fiat infrastructure for the cryptocurrency industry, announced on Tuesday it has approved for principal membership to the Visa network. According to Simplex, the approval represents a “pivotal” move-in enabling digital currency users the ability to access… Read More

December 29, 2020 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  NexTech AR Solutions (OTCQB: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: N29), a Canada-based provider of virtual and augmented reality (AR) experience technologies and services for eCommerce, education, conferences and events, announced on Tuesday it plans to make an initial investment of $2million in Bitcoin and may add… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 2:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coin Cloud, a U.S.-based Digital Currency Machine (DCM) company, announced on Monday it has installed its 1,250th kiosk. Founded in 2014, Coin Cloud claims to be the world’s largest network of two-way digital currency kiosks. “We provide the easiest way to buy and sell Bitcoin… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 12:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

OKEx, a top 20 crypto exchange, announced on Monday the launch of real-time settlement for all perpetual swaps, futures, and options contracts that are coming soon to the platform. According to OKEx,  the new feature will provide a better trading experience for users, improve the… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 8:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  UK-based next-generation banking platform Cashaa announced on Monday Unicas has opened its first physical branch in Jaipur, India. Unicas is notably a join venture between Cashaa and the United Multistate Coop Society and allows users to transact in cryptocurrency and fiat from one account…. Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 8:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

SurePrep and Bittax recently announced they have a strategic partnership to streamline cryptocurrency tax compliance for tax professionals. According to the duo, this new collaboration ensures tax professionals have the necessary technology to address the needs of taxpayers who will be under increasing IRS scrutiny this… Read More

December 27, 2020 @ 11:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  BitGo, a digital asset financial services provider, recently announced it has hit $16 billion in digital assets under custody (AUC) milestone. Founded in 2013, BitGo describes itself as the leader in digital asset financial services, providing institutional investors and crypto platforms with liquidity, custody, and… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced earlier this week it is establishing operations in Canada for the first time. The Canadian expansion is notably part of Coinbase’s international expansion efforts and allows it to begin hiring from the “talented pool” of technology and finance professionals in… Read More

December 23, 2020 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  CoinDCX, an India-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Tuesday it raised Rs 100 crore ($13.9 million) through its Series B investment round, which was led by Block.one with participation from DG, Jump Capital, Uncorrelated Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, Mehta Ventures, and Alex Pack. Founded… Read More

December 22, 2020 @ 7:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Digital payments platform Wirex announced on Tuesday it has been named a principal member of the Visa Network in Europe. The company revealed it previously completed Visa’s FinTech Fast Track Programme and as a principal member, it will be allowed to issue Visa cards… Read More

December 18, 2020 @ 10:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based Crypto.com announced on Friday Crossfire, the platform’s chain, is preparing for its Mainnet launch with a final dry run. According to Crypto.com, Crossfire marks an important milestone and final step in preparation for mainnet. “Participating Validators have the opportunity to compete with each… Read More

December 18, 2020 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CoinEx, a global and professional cryptocurrency exchange service provider, announced on Friday it is celebrating its third anniversary by unveiling an overall system and product upgrade named “Aegis.” CoinEx reported that the upgrade significantly improves the performance and security of its underlying platform, enhances the… Read More

December 17, 2020 @ 1:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    BitGo, a digital asset financial services provider, announced on Thursday it has launched an institutional-grade multi signature wallet solution. According to BitGo, the solution provides on-chain, multi-signature security fo Hedera’s HBAR token through its affiliate BitGo Inc. Additionally, BitGo Trust will provide insured,… Read More

December 17, 2020 @ 7:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Paxos, a blockchain infrastructure platform, today announced it has closed a $142 million Series C round of funding. Declaration Partners, the investment firm backed by the family office of David M. Rubenstein, led the round, with participation from Mithril Capital, PayPal Ventures, RIT Capital Partners plc, Ken Moelis, Alua Capital,… Read More

December 16, 2020 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FalconX, a U.S.-based digital asset trading platform, announced on Wednesday it secured an investment from American Express Ventures. According to FalconX, American Express Ventures joined existing investors Accel, Accomplice VC, Coinbase Ventures, Fenbushi Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Avon Ventures, a venture… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 2:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BitPay announced on Tuesday that mobile payments app Slide Mobile Payments is adding cryptocurrency as a payment option using the digital currency platform. Slide, which was notably created by PayPal-backed company Raise Marketplace and launched earlier this year, claims to be the only mobile payment… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 10:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Zytara announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Prime Trust to launch its Zytara Dollar (ZUSD) stablecoin. According to Zytara, ZUSD will be 100% collateralized with a corresponding USD held with Prime Trust, redeemable through Prime Trust at a 1:1 ratio and… Read More

December 14, 2020 @ 1:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK/Spain-based fintech Nebeus announced on Monday the launch of its new product, Crypto Renting. Nebeus describes Crypto Renting as a unique product in the fintech and crypto industries that allows cryptocurrency owners to get passive earnings from their crypto without selling it. “Crypto Renting, from… Read More

December 14, 2020 @ 10:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  DigitalMint, a U.S.-based Bitcoin point-of-sale provider, announced on Monday it has formed a strategic long-term partnership with Kerma Tech, a Southeast ATM operator, to provide consumers access to cryptocurrency across several states, including Georgia, Tennessee, and Indiana.  According to the DigitalMint, the initial launch with Kerma Tech calls… Read More

December 11, 2020 @ 9:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced this week it has teamed up with blockchain analysis company Chainalysis to complete an audit confirming $3,318,368,196.40 of assets. According to Celsius Network, the conclusion of this audit, confirmed through Chainalysis Reactor, the investigative blockchain… Read More