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Exchanges

SBI Crypto Exchange Adopts Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards

VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2019
Ethereum

National Stock Exchange Becomes World’s First to List a Tokenized Security

Seychelles' stock exchange has just listed a tokenized security representing its own equity in an apparent world first.

Business  ·  7 August 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Sees Steep Drop After Rejection Above $12K

Bitcoin's price dropped from a daily high of $12,300 Tuesday, a price not seen since mid-July

Markets  ·  7 August 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Price Jumps Back Above $11K for the First Time In 3 Weeks

Bitcoin has risen back above the $11,000 psychological price point after regaining ground on July 8's and July 22's bearish breakdowns.

Markets  ·  5 August 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Expands US Service to Cover 31 States

The exchange now operates in 31 U.S. states and the District of Columbia after obtaining licenses in seven new jurisdictions.

Business  ·  2 August 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Launches ‘Shitcoin Futures Index,’ Offering New Way to Short Alts

A crypto exchange has bundled altcoins into a one-of-a-kind futures index

Markets  ·  1 August 2019
Funding Rounds

Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala

Bitwala raised almost $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB Group.

Business  ·  31 July 2019
Exchanges

BitFlyer Launches ‘Simple’ Bitcoin Buying and Selling Service for EU Market

The European arm of Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin buying and selling service aimed to be easy to use.

Markets  ·  30 July 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange and Custodian Smart Valor Goes Live in Switzerland

With $3.25 million in new funding, Smart Valor says it's launching the first regulated bitcoin exchange in crypto-friendly Switzerland.

Markets  ·  30 July 2019
Tether

Tether Stablecoin Launches on Blockstream’s Liquid Sidechain

A new version of the widely used but controversial stablecoin tether is launching on Blockstream's Liquid Network.

Markets  ·  29 July 2019
Exchanges

Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator

Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 July 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Faces Sub-$9K Price Move as Bear Trend Strengthens

Bitcoin is continuing to feel the brunt of the short-term bearish trend, with charts calling a move to $9,100 and possibly lower.

Markets  ·  29 July 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchanges Are Benefiting from Algorithmic Trading: Here’s How

Matthew Trudeau, chief strategy officer at crypto asset exchange ErisX, responds to a recent article on high-frequency trading by CoinDesk

Markets  ·  27 July 2019
Exchanges

Croatian Post Trials Crypto Exchange Service Before Possible Wider Rollout

While post offices sometimes offer banking services, Croatian Post is looking at launching a nationwide cryptocurrency exchange service.

Business  ·  26 July 2019
Exchanges

Binance Jersey Lists Exchange’s New UK Pound-Backed Stablecoin

The Jersey arm of Binance has listed the cryptocurrency exchange's own British pound-backed stablecoin, BGBP.

Markets  ·  19 July 2019