Trading

Funding Rounds

$363 Million: Robinhood Raises Big to Build ‘Largest Crypto Platform’

Stock trading app Robinhood has announced a $363 million Series D funding round and plans to expand its crypto trading service across the U.S.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Regulation

New Korean Financial Watchdog Chief Takes Softer Tone on Cryptos

The incoming head of a South Korean financial regulator has noted the "positive aspects" of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 May 2018
Regulation

Bitcoin Futures Trading Questioned By Chinese National Media

China National Radio, a high-level mouthpiece of the government, has claimed OKEx illegally offered bitcoin futures and OTC trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 May 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Discloses Corporate Data In Response to NY Crypto Inquiry

Coinbase's chief legal and risk officer "applauds" the Attorney General's inquiry into cryptocurrency exchanges' practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Trading

Ripple Says Sales of XRP Cryptocurrency Rose 83% In Q1

While XRP's price has fallen since the end of the year, Ripple's sales of the cryptocurrency are stronger than ever.

Business  ·  26 April 2018
Trading

1 in 5 Financial Institutions Exploring Crypto Trading, Survey Finds

A survey conducted by Thomson Reuters found that around 20 percent of its financial services clients are mulling trading cryptocurrencies in 2018.

Business  ·  24 April 2018
Trading

Barclays Is Talking to Clients About Opening a Crypto Trading Desk

A person with knowledge of the situation said all major banks are likely to be weighing the same decision.

Business  ·  16 April 2018
Trading

Nasdaq Exchange to Delist Long Blockchain Stock

Shares of the beverage manufacturer that pivoted to cryptocurrency will no longer trade on the Nasdaq, beginning Thursday.

Business  ·  11 April 2018
Japan

Japan Could Have More Than 3 Million Crypto Traders

Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Exchanges

Gemini to Roll Out Bitcoin and Ether Block Trading

The exchange's new feature will allow institutional investors to place large trades without driving prices up or down.

Markets  ·  10 April 2018
Exchanges

Ontario Regulator ‘Gathering Information’ on Crypto Trading Platforms

The province's securities regulator is gathering information after receiving numerous complaints.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2018
Exchanges

Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple’s XRP

Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  28 March 2018
Trading

Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won’t Block Credit Cards

The biggest bank in Denmark is banning cryptocurrencies from its trading platforms, but will still allow credit card purchases for general customers.

Business  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 February 2018
Trading

Investing App Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in 5 US States

Stock brokerage company Robinhood has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading platform, rolling the service out to five states today.

Business  ·  22 February 2018