The CI Galaxy Bitcoin Fund has had a preliminary prospectus approved by Canadian securities regulators for an initial public offering.
Binance Discontinues UK Pound Stablecoin Calling It Just an ‘Experiment’
The exchange is discontinuing its own BGBP stablecoin, an “experiment” that obviously wasn’t a success.
Binance Discontinues UK Pound Stablecoin Calling It Just an ‘Experiment’
The exchange is discontinuing its own BGBP stablecoin, an “experiment” that obviously wasn’t a success.
Galaxy Digital Makes Twin Acquisitions in Bid to Strengthen Institutional Appeal
The cryptocurrency merchant bank has acquired a lending firm and a trading company as it seeks to become the “go to” platform for institutional access to digital assets, the firm said Friday.
Bitcoin Rally Falters as Price Drops Below £16K
The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $15,750, having hit highs over $16,300 in the Asian trading hours.
From PayPal to Libra: Big Tech Has Forced Central Banks to Wake Up to CBDCs, Says Benoit Coeure
Libra was the final wake-up call for central banks that prompted serious consideration of digital currency issuances, according to the head of the BIS Innovation Hub.
US Company Now Lets Travelers Pay for Passports With Bitcoin
Payments for passport renewals and name changes are being processed by Coinbase Commerce.
Ripple Files Trademark for Possible New Payments Service
The new title and logo suggest Ripple has another payments product in the works.
Binance Gives $200K to Investigators Who Helped Identify Actors Behind 2018 Attack
The exchange has awarded a bounty of $200,000 to private investigators who helped now-indicted bad actors who attacked the exchange in 2018.
Ethereum Service Providers Experiencing Issues After Reported Blockchain Split
The Ethereum blockchain network looks to be suffering issues Friday morning, with knock-on effects at related service providers.
Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market
Agri-trading platform Cerealia will focus on international trading for the world’s largest wheat market, Russia.
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US
The blockchain company’s new Middle East and North Africa headquarters will be within the DIFC financial hub.
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies.
Licensed Swiss Crypto Bank Launches Tezos Trading and Staking
Sygnum Bank now offers trading and staking of Tezos, its first listing of a proof-of-stake cryptocurrency.
Vitalik Buterin Sends $1.4M of Ether in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Staking
Stakes are growing as the next iteration of the blockchain network, Ethereum 2.0, launches in just weeks.
Major Spanish Firms Including Santander Unveil Blockchain Identity Project
A group of Spanish companies including banks and energy firms is working to develop a “self-managed” digital identity system using blockchain technology.
Chinese Payments Giant UnionPay to Support Crypto Payments With New Virtual Card
The world’s biggest credit and debit card company will support payments with a South Korea-developed cryptocurrency for an upcoming virtual card offering.
US Bitcoin Mining Firm Layer1 in Legal Tussle Over Power Plant Ownership
Layer1 Technologies is facing a lawsuit from a co-founder who claims he invested millions of dollars and was then forced out of the firm.
eToro Adds Insolvency Insurance Policy – Crypto Users Not Included
The free insurance scheme covers customers for up to £1 million if the firm should ever become insolvent. But crypto holders are left out in the cold.
Blockchain Could Make Dismantling Nuclear Warheads More Secure: UK Report
Nations working to decommission nuclear weapons should turn to blockchain to build trust and make the verification process more secure, a new policy report says.