itBit

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Blows Past $36.1K While Traders Clamor for Ether Options

Bitcoin hit another all-time high today while ether traders are paying royally to get in on the options action.

Markets  ·  6 January 2021

Coronavirus Is Changing How Crypto Markets Are Trading

Cryptocurrency traders are contending with volatile markets due to the coronavirus).

Markets  ·  28 February 2020
Cloudflare

CloudFlare Outage Takes Down Coinbase, CoinMarketCap and Other Top Crypto Websites

The outage hit multiple major exchanges and information sites.

Markets  ·  2 July 2019
Exchanges

PAX Streamlines Redemptions in Battle for Stablecoin Market Share

Paxos is doubling down on a traditional approach to crypto custody and enabling instant stablecoin redemptions.

Tech  ·  13 May 2019
Exchanges

ItBit Exchange Adds 4 New Cryptos for Investors

ItBit says it has received approval in New York state to expand its trading and custody services to include four more cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  14 June 2018
Exchanges

Binance, Bitfinex and More: NY Launches Inquiry Into Crypto Exchanges

New York's attorney general is taking a closer look at some of the most well-known cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 April 2018
Regulation

Former FDIC Chair: Bitcoin Policies Shouldn’t ‘Feed the Frenzy’

Sheila Bair, ex-chair of FDIC, argued that bitcoin shouldn't be banned. Instead, policies should be in place to protect investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2017
Exchanges

ItBit Rebrands as Paxos Amid Blockchain Pivot

Blockchain startup itBit has taken steps to reorganize its corporate assets.

Markets  ·  14 September 2016
Exchanges

ItBit Hit With String of Departures in Bitcoin-to-Blockchain Transition

A slew of recent departures from itBit suggest a changing future for a startup originally founded as a bitcoin exchange service.

Tech  ·  27 July 2016
Exchanges

ItBit Explores Adding Ether to Bitcoin Exchange

ItBit is evaluating whether to add support for ether, according to its CEO.

Tech  ·  27 June 2016
Europe

Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System

Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit to End Services in Texas

Bitcoin company itBit has ceased operation in Texas, once thought of as one of the most bitcoin friendly states in the United States.

Tech  ·  8 April 2016
Exchanges

ItBit Hires Former SocGen Exec to Lead London Initiatives

New York-based bitcoin exchange itBit has hired a securities services and technology veteran to head operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Tech  ·  16 February 2016
News

Four Winners Split 44,000 Bitcoins in Final Silk Road Auction

The US Marshals Service has revealed that its fourth and final auction of confiscated Silk Road bitcoins resulted in four winners.

Markets  ·  12 November 2015
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit Hires NYDFS Lawyer for Compliance Role

ItBit has hired former NYDFS general counsel Daniel "Danny" Alter as its general counsel and chief compliance officer.

Tech  ·  2 September 2015