Uphold Introduces Commission-Free Cryptocurrency Trading, And The World’s Easiest User Interface
- 5 years 1 week ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
Leading digital money platform Uphold today introduces zero-commission trading on cryptocurrencies in a milestone for the industry designed to open up affordable access to one of the world’s most important new asset classes for millions of retail investors.
One In Five People Could Have Access To Central Bank Digital Currencies Within Three Years
- 5 years 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Central banks collectively representing a fifth of the world's population say they are likely to issue a general purpose digital currency in the next three years, according to a survey from the Bank for International Settlements.
Central Banks Form Group to Explore Digital Currency Creation
- 5 years 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Six of the world's central banks have come together to share their knowledge and experiences in assessing the potential cases for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in their home jurisdictions.
Thailand’s SEC Grants License to Crypto Exchange Platform Zipmex
- 5 years 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Asian cryptocurrency exchange platform, Zipmex, has gained the license to provide digital assets and exchange services in Thailand, following a 12-month wait. Headquartered in Singapore, the trading platform currently operates in Indonesia and Australia, standing at a current valuation of $18 million after having raised $5 million to date. The bitcoin trading license follows Zipmex's $3 million pre-Series A funding round just last September,... more
Cashaa Opens Broker Account for Crypto Businesses to Enforce New FCA Rules
- 5 years 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
London-based crypto banking startup Cashaa is announcing the launch of a “Crypto Business/Broker” account to ensure crypto businesses/brokers are compliant with the FCA’s new rules for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance and Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD).
NICE Actimize Adds Cryptocurrency Innovator CipherTrace to X-Sight Marketplace to Enhance Due Diligence and Reduce Risk
- 5 years 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
With cryptocurrency-related compliance issues on the rise, and an increase in enforcement actions anticipated, the need for financial institutions to adopt solid AML programs addressing this market segment is expected to escalate this year.
Global finance leaders Citi, Bpifrance, Deutsche Börse, Fidelity to join first ever London-based conference focused on the institutionalization of digital assets Feb. 10
- 5 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain, Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
BlockWorks Group (BWG) today announced that on Feb.
TemTum Launches World’s Fastest Payment Mobile Wallet on iOS and Android
- 5 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain, Payments, E-Wallets, Cryptocurrencies, FinTech StartUps
TemTum (temtum.com), the quantum-secure, ultra-
Turkish Banks Switch on Digital Gold Transfer Network
- 5 years 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Turkish banks have begun the transfer of a cryptocurrency representing physical units of gold via a blockchain platform developed by Istanbul Clearing, Settlement and Custody Bank (Takasban). The private cryptocurrency, dubbed BiGA, represent the equivalent of one gram of gold stored in the vaults of the Istanbul Sotck Exchange. The BiGA blockchain platform and gold transfer system caters for the export, amortization and transfer of digital... more
Uphold Announces Bank Connectivity in the U.K. with the Support of the Pound Sterling
- 5 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Leading digital money platform Uphold today announces bank connectivity for its users in the United Kingdom with the introduction of support for the Pound Sterling (GBP).
CoinCorner partnered with Quinn Legal become the first Isle of Man law firm to accept Bitcoin payments
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin exchange, CoinCorner, has partnered with leading legal firm, Quinn Legal, to enable clients to make Bitcoin payments directly via the legal firm’s website, becoming the first Isle of Man based law firm to do so.
CryptoCompare Publishes November Exchange Review
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Cryptocurrencies
CryptoCompare, the global leader in digital asset data, today released its November 2019 Exchange Review which provides analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded market. Charles Hayter, Co-Founder and CEO of CryptoCompare, said:
Coinbase Enables Crypto Charity Donations This Christmas with DustAid
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase is partnering with crypto-powered charity organisation DustAid to enable Christmas donations to three different causes. Under the partnership, UK crypto holders will be able to spred some Christmas cheer to The Liddle Edi Foundation which supports rural communities in Romania, elephant conservations Space for Giants, and the NSPCC. DustAid's aim, according to managing director, Duncan Murray, is to "make giving a simple, easy and... more
State Street and Gemini Launch Digital Asset Pilot
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Cryptocurrencies
State Street Corporation today announced a new digital asset pilot in collaboration with Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini), a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The pilot builds on ongoing research and development in the digital asset space to combine Gemini CustodyTM with State Street’s back office reporting.
Swedish Central Bank taps Accenture for e-krona Pilot
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Sweden's central bank is set to sign a deal with Accenture to develop a digital currency, dubbed the e-krona, in a test environment.
