Bitcoin Buying

Asian Video Game Publisher Nexon Buys $100M in Bitcoin

The purchase represent less than 2% of Nexon's total cash and cash equivalents on hand, the firm says.

News  ·  28 April 2021

This Blockchain Indicator Might Show Bitcoin Rally Has Legs

Historically, the periods the MVRV ratio has dropped below 1.0 have been some of the best times to invest in BTC, according to Coin Metrics.

Markets  ·  16 March 2021
MicroStrategy

Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet? Corporate Buying Might Become a Global Trend

According to Arcane, the new corporate buyers appear intent on keeping the cryptocurrencies for the long term "and see further upside potential in bitcoin."

Markets  ·  10 March 2021
India

India Will Soon Have Crypto ‘Banking’ at 22 Physical Locations

Cashaa is teaming with a credit cooperative society to provide cryptocurrency financial services at 22 branches in the north of India.

Business  ·  27 October 2020
News

Abra to Add Cash-to-Crypto Outlets at All Philippines 7-Elevens

Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores.

Business  ·  19 September 2019
News

Coinstar Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Cover 21 US States

Kiosk network Coinstar has expanded its bitcoin-buying service, adding around 100 new outlets and growing U.S. coverage to 21 states.

Business  ·  23 May 2019
Exchanges

Binance Now Lets Australians Buy Bitcoin With Cash at Over 1,300 Stores

Binance has unveiled a new platform in Australia that allows users to buy bitcoin with cash from 1,300-plus newsagents.

Business  ·  20 March 2019
Payments

Square Sees Profits From Bitcoin Sales Double in Q2

Mobile payments firm Square says it made $37 million in total from bitcoin purchases in Q2, with profits being twice that of the previous quarter. 

Tech  ·  2 August 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Credit Card Purchases

Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

Business  ·  6 February 2018
Banking

Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards

The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

Business  ·  5 February 2018
Payments

‘Is It Real?’: Square CFO Speaks Out on Cash App Bitcoin Trial

The CFO of mobile payments firm Square has explained why the company launched a bitcoin pilot scheme.

Tech  ·  16 November 2017