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‘Nail in the Coffin’: The Day US Regulators Stifled Bitcoin Startups

An early bitcoin startup CEO looks back on the evolution of regulation in the US, arguing it has had a lasting negative impact on the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2017

Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Acquires Coinsetter, Launches US Trading

Kraken has announced it has purchased Coinsetter in what amounts to one of the larger mergers of notable brands in the bitcoin ecosystem.

Markets  ·  19 January 2016
Exchanges

Coinsetter Blames Bitcoin Compliance Costs for New Account Fees

New York bitcoin exchange Coinsetter has instituted a new $65-per-month account fee, a move it says is aimed at offsetting its compliance costs.

Business  ·  25 November 2015
Exchanges

The Real Cost of Applying for a New York BitLicense

CoinDesk has spoken to various bitcoin companies to breakdown the cost of the BitLicense application process both in monetary and non-monetary terms.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2015
Exchanges

Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Cavirtex to Reopen Following Coinsetter Acquisition

Top Canadian bitcoin exchange Cavirtex has resumed trading following its acquisition by New York platform Coinsetter.

Markets  ·  8 April 2015
Exchanges

Wedbush, TeraExchange Execs Form Wall Street Bitcoin Advocacy Group

The Wall Street Bitcoin Alliance (WSBA) has launched to promote digital currency and blockchain technology adoption in the financial markets.

Markets  ·  12 March 2015
Exchanges

Blockchain Project Aims to Bring Speed, Transparency to Wall Street Trading

Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.

Tech  ·  26 February 2015
Exchanges

Coinsetter CEO: Taking on Credit Cards Isn’t Bitcoin’s Big Opportunity

Coinsetter CEO Jaron Lukasiewicz talks about the challenges bitcoin faces in the credit card market, and why he's bullish on its impact in remittance.

Markets  ·  31 January 2015
News

TNABC Day 1: Bitcoin Industry Undeterred Despite Price Decline

Day one of the North American Bitcoin Conference illustrated how the bitcoin industry is pressing forward and turning ideas into action.

Business  ·  18 January 2015
Exchanges

How Bitcoin Companies Keep Your Funds Safe

Bitcoin companies are attractive targets for hackers, so how do they protect your hard-earned coins?

Business  ·  25 November 2014
Exchanges

Coinsetter Offers Company Equity in Bid to Attract Market Makers

Coinsetter intends to divide a 10% stake in the company among market makers who add liquidity to its exchange.

Markets  ·  13 November 2014
Exchanges

Coinsetter Exits Beta to Target Institutional Traders

New York-based bitcoin exchange Coinsetter has lowered fees to 0.10% following its official launch.

Markets  ·  24 July 2014
Exchanges

How to Increase Public Confidence in Bitcoin Exchanges

There are ways to prove an exchange has the asset holdings it claims, but implementation will be a challenge.

Tech  ·  13 March 2014
Exchanges

Community Outrage Marks Latest Chapter in Mt. Gox Story

Several industry heavyweights have responded harshly to Mt. Gox's official explanation for its suspension of bitcoin withdrawals.

Business  ·  11 February 2014
Exchanges

Coinsetter Integrates With Bitstamp to Boost Its Bitcoin Trading Platform

New York City-based bitcoin trading platform Coinsetter is bringing liquidity to bitcoin traders by integrating with Bitstamp.

Markets  ·  8 January 2014