Tagged: digital currency

March 19, 2019 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global technology distributor Avnet announced on Tuesday it has BitPay to now accept cryptocurrency on its platform. Avnet reported that when a customer elects to make a purchase with Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH), it will work with BitPay to verify the funds, process… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 12:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Tuesday it is now supporting the BCAP ERC-20 token from Blockchain Capital. BitGo reported that in addition to multi-signature wallet security, its clients may custody their BCAP assets with BitGo Trust Company, which is a qualified custodian that provides… Read More

March 18, 2019 @ 3:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CoinNess, an Asian cryptocurrency and blockchain information provider, announced on Monday it closed its Series A round funding calculated in millions of dollars, led by Chinese leading venture capital ShunWei Capital, QF Capital, and FreesFund. Speaking about the investment, Peter TAN, CEO of CoinNess, stated:… Read More

March 18, 2019 @ 8:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced last week it would be launching Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its Coinbase Pro platform. According to Coinbase, support for XLM will be immediately available in Coinbase’s supported jurisdictions, with the exception of New York State, with additional jurisdictions may be added… Read More

March 15, 2019 @ 9:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Universal Protocol Alliance, a group of leading blockchain companies including Bittrex International, Brave, Blockchain at Berkeley, Uphold, Cred and CertiK, announced earlier this week the launch of its Universal Bitcoin (UPBTC), which is described as an Ethereum-compatible Bitcoin that earns an annual ten percent… Read More

March 13, 2019 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Abra, a U.S.-based all-in-one cryptocurrency wallet and exchange, announced on Wednesday it has expanded support for the Ethereum platform by adding native integration of Ethereum’s currency, ether (ETH). Abra users may now deposit, invest, and withdraw ether directly from the Abra app. Abra reported that… Read More

March 12, 2019 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aave, a UK-based tech company which specializes in the development of decentralized and hybrid blockchain applications, announced last week it has launched Bitcoin on its cryptocurrency lending marketplace ETHLend. According to Aave, the release introduces the capability for the ETHLend users to use their Bitcoin holdings as… Read More

March 12, 2019 @ 8:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global investment platform, eToro, announced on Monday that its eToro Wallet mobile app is now allowing users to buy cryptocurrency with fiat. According to eToro, all cryptoassets available in the eToro Wallet (currently Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and XRP) may now be purchased directly… Read More

March 8, 2019 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Avaloq, an international fintech providing services and digital solutions to banks and wealth managers, announced on Thursday it has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), which is an open source blockchain initiative. Avaloq reported that as a member of the EEA it will collaborate with… Read More

March 7, 2019 @ 8:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canada fintech firm and direct online access to securely vaulted and insured precious metals, Goldmoney, Inc. (TSX: XAU) announced on Wednesday it has decided to exit the cryptocurrency business and will be removing digital currency off of its platform.  Goldmoney reported it will work with its customers… Read More

March 6, 2019 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Medici Ventures, a blockchain accelerator and subsidiary of Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) announced on Wednesday its portfolio company Bitt is using blockchain technology to conduct a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) member countries. Founded in 2013, Bitt’s mission… Read More

March 5, 2019 @ 2:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptoasset-to-USD lender BlockFi announced on Monday the launch of its new program, BlockFi Interest Account (BIA). According to BlockFi, BIA allows users to securely store their Bitcoin or Ether on the BlockFi platform and receive 6% annual interest, paid monthly in cryptocurrency. It was revealed:… Read More

March 5, 2019 @ 12:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

SharesPost, a private company liquidity solutions and private capital markets research provider, announced on Tuesday the release of its new crypto survey, which revealed that consumers and investors remain “bullish” about the long-term prospects of cryptocurrency and blockchain despite the claimed decline in values over… Read More

March 5, 2019 @ 9:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Covesting, a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform, announced on Tuesday the first listing on the platform. According to Covesting, DigiByte token becomes the first ever listing under the supervision of Covesting and GFSC. Covesting explained: “DigiByte (DGB) is a rapidly growing global blockchain with a… Read More

March 3, 2019 @ 9:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CoinBene, a Brazil-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced last week it is set to integrate Dash onto its platform. Founded in 2017, CoinBene claims to be the world’s leading trustworthy crypto assets platform and has users from more than 200 countries worldwide. Speaking about the integration, the Dash… Read More

March 1, 2019 @ 11:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dukascopy Bank, a Switzerland-based banking group, announced on Friday the launch of its very own cryptocurrency, Dukascoin (DUK+). Dukascopy Bank claims that Dukacoin is the first payment coin issued for public use by a licensed and regulated Swiss bank. In an open letter, Dr. Andre… Read More

February 27, 2019 @ 11:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chinese cryptocurrency exchange CoinAll announced on Wednesday it has listed TRON’s BitTorrent token. CoinAll also reported it has started an interactive cooperation with BitTorrent at the product stage. BitTorrent users are notably able to sign in to CoinAll through the BitTorrent website directly. CoinAll is also… Read More

February 27, 2019 @ 7:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aave, a UK-based tech company which specializes in the development of decentralized and hybrid blockchain applications, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new mobile app, Aave Pay. According to Aave, the app allows users to pay bills with cryptocurrency through banking transfers. The app’s description reads:… Read More

February 26, 2019 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lending platform SoFi announced on Tuesday it is set to launch cryptocurrency trading through its new partnership with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase. According to CNBC, SoFi is planning to the crypto launch in the second quarter of 2019. While sharing some details about the launch, SoFi CEO… Read More

February 26, 2019 @ 9:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced on Monday it is now accepting inbound transfers of XRP to Coinbase Pro. The platform reported that it is accepting deposits for a minimum of 12 hours prior to enabling full trading and the inbound transfers require the specification of an XRP destination tag…. Read More