Crypto Firms need to Take AML Seriously, Following FCA TRR Extension
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Adam Holden, CEO of compliance solutions specialist NorthRow, commented: “The extension of the Temporary Registrations Regime (TRR) for cryptoasset businesses reflects a dire lack of progress made by much of the crypto industry when it comes to regulatory compliance.
MVIS CryptoCompare Digital Assets 10 Index and MVIS CryptoCompare Digital Assets 25 Index Licensed to FTX
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Today, MV Index Solutions GmbH (MVIS®) and CryptoCompare announced the licensing of the MVIS CryptoCompare DigitalAssets 10 Index (ticker
ZebPay Appoints Avinash Shekhar, former COO, as Co-CEO of ZebPay
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies, People Moves
ZebPay, India’s oldest and most widely-used Bitcoin and crypto asset exchange, today announced the appointment of Avinash Shekhar as its Co-Chief Executive Officer. The Co-CEO title will be shared with Rahul Pagidipati. While Avinash will be responsible for day-to-day operations and growth in India, Rahul will be responsible for international growth and investments.
Bittrex Global Partners with Emerchantpay to Enhance their Payment Offering
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Credit Cards, Cryptocurrencies
emerchantpay, a global payment service provider, and leading cryptocurrency exchange platform Bittrex Global, have today announced a partnership that enables customers to purchase digital assets instantly usin
21Shares ETPs Reaches Record Primary And Secondary Exchange Volumes
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Asset Management, Cryptocurrencies
21Shares AG, the Swiss pioneering issuer is pleased to announce that its Exchange Traded Products (“ETPs”) reached new record on and off exchange volumes on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Response Comment to Bitcoin Volatility and Industry News - Stephen Kelso, ITI
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
Stephen Kelso, Head of Markets, ITI Capital comments: “Bitcoin is a volatile asset, as demonstrated by the extended deleveraging from liquidations on retail trading platforms over the last week. The substantial draw-down has triggered fresh scrutiny from some traditional banks and institutional asset managers across Europe.
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin to Deliver Keynote at Virtual FinTech Forum 2021
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Amid rising use of blockchain in finance and cryptocurrencies emerging as Digital Gold for millennial investors across Asian markets, the alternative investment class will take centre stage at Virtual FinTech Forum on May 27 when Ethereum Creator, Vitalik Buterin delivers a keynote address on The Progress of Ethereum and its role in Future of Finance.
Fintech CEO: Disruptions to Coinbase and Binance Highlight Need for Better Exchange Technology
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Data
Today, exchanges across the cryptocurrency sector, including market leaders like Binance and Coinbase, were plagued with service disruptions. According to Yahoo! Finance, Coinbase was “investigating delays in withdrawals for ethereum and ERC-20 tokens due to network congestion,” while the platform itself experienced “intermittent downtime.” Binance also announced “temporary halts on ethereum and ERC-20 withdrawals.”
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Soar by 188% and Hit $19B by 2024
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
As one of the most important innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom, blockchain technology completely changed the way companies across various industries operate, manage their assets, and make transactions. According to data gathered by AksjeBloggen.com, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to soar by 188% and hit $19bn by 2024.
Cryptocurrency Exchange CEX.IO Selects FIS to Support Launch of Consumer Debit Cards
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
CEX.IO, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has selected financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) to provide card management and processing services for a new line of crypto-based consumer cards across Europe.
Crypto Broker GlobalBlock Signs £32 Million Deal
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
UK and London based digital asset brokerage GlobalBlock
Crypto Scaleup Copper.co Secures $50 Million Series B Investment co-led by Dawn Capital and Target Global
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Asset Management, Cryptocurrencies, Infrastructure
Copper, the London-based digital asset infrastructure provider, today announced the close of a $50 million Series B funding round.
Bybit to Launch Ether Futures Contract
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced today it will launch Ether futures contract on May 20, further diversifying its offerings of the leading altcoin. ETHUSD0625 will start trading on May 20 at or after 10AM UTC if liquidity conditions are met; ETHUSD0924 will start trading on May 24 at or after 10AM UTC if liquidity conditions are met. Ether futures will not require funding fee; so as long as the contracts are valid, traders can hold... more
Vantage FX Targets UK for Strategic Growth
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Asset Management, Cryptocurrencies
Vantage FX, the multi-asset trading platform for retail and professional traders, today announces a series of significant upgrades to its UK services, a pinnacle moment in the group’s long-term strategic push into the UK. Following a period of extensive market research to find out what UK traders’ value, Vantage FX has introduced several new features and services encompassing diverse products, easy access, and a smooth user experience, all... more
‘Switch to Crypto is Moving at Breakneck Speed’ Reports Payment Firm
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Payments, E-Wallets, Cryptocurrencies, Banking
A leading e-wallet firm has revealed that cryptocurrency deposits increased by 48% in the first quarter of this year while fiat (official government) currency use remained flat. STICPAY figures show Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency of choice for its e-wallet users, dwarfing Ethereum, Litecoin and Tether by 38 times their combined usage.
