CoinDesk profiles Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of the Goldman Sachs-backed crypto startup Circle that had a banner year in 2018.
Bitcoin’s Warrior Queen: Lightning’s Elizabeth Stark Is Building an Army
CoinDesk profiles Elizabeth Stark, a woman entrepreneur leading a new phase for bitcoin, the world’s largest and most valuable cryptocurrency.
Crypto’s King Midas: Backstage With CZ, the CEO Who Can’t Be Stopped
The root of CZ’s appeal goes beyond his occasional semi-outlaw status, to the way he exudes its core belief in cryptocurrency so effortlessly.
Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Sees 20% 2018 Growth, Driven by Africa
Despite bitcoin’s price volatility in 2018, P2P exchanges Paxful and LocalBitcoins each saw significant user growth in Africa.
2018: A Record-Breaking Year for Crypto Exchange Hacks
The CEO of one of the largest crypto security companies recaps his takeaways from the year that was.
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Claims Innocence as Trial Nears End
In his closing arguments in a Tokyo court, Mark Karpeles, former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, said he did not embezzle funds.
Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again
It’s unlikely the CFTC will act in time for ICE to launch Bakkt as planned on Jan. 24, CoinDesk has learned.
Executives at Korean Crypto Exchange UPbit Indicted for Fraud
Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.
OKEx Launches No-Expiry Bitcoin Derivative Product
Crypto exchange OKEx has launched a new bitcoin derivative product called a “perpetual swap,” that lets positions to be held indefinitely.
Coinbase Adds Crypto-to-Crypto Trading for Retail Customers
Coinbase is rolling out bitcoin-based crypto-to-crypto trading pairs for its retail customers.
Coinbase and the Awkwardness of Growing Up
Coinbase’s reveal of 31 tokens it’s considering listing sparked a flurry of controversy. The strategy makes business sense, but the communication raises questions.
SeedCX Exchange Is Barring Employees from Crypto Trading
Seed CX has one of the crypto industry’s strictest policies on employee trading. In a word: Don’t.
Major German Stock Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading Platform
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Boerse Stuttgart, is set to launch crypto trading in H1 2019, with ICO token trading coming later.
Kraken Is Seeking ‘War Chest’ Investment at a $4 Billion Valuation
Crypto exchange Kraken is seeking investment from select clients with a minimum $100,000 buy-in.
Gemini Launches New Mobile App for Crypto Traders
Gemini has launched a mobile app with full functionality, allowing customers to buy, sell and transfer funds, among other features.
C-Suite Departure: Coinbase’s Chief Product Officer Has Left the Startup
Coinbase’s chief product officer, Jeremy Henrickson, left the crypto exchange in early November after 2+ years of scaling the company’s tech team.
Coinone Exchange Launches Cross-Border Payments App With Ripple Tech
South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has launched Cross, an app providing cross-border remittances using Ripple’s xCurrent product.
Crypto Assets on Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Can Now Be Insured
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange, a subsidiary of the island’s stock exchange, is now offering insurance cover for crypto assets.
Crypto Trading Platform ErisX Hires Serial Exchange Founder Matt Trudeau
Matt Trudeau, who has overseen some 10 global market launches, has joined crypto trading firm ErisX as chief strategy officer.
Crypto Exchange Gemini to List Bitcoin Cash With NYDFS Approval
The Winklevoss-owned Gemini crypto exchange is adding support for bitcoin cash trading pairs with approval from New York’s finance watchdog.