The exchange wants $5,000 in damages from Azamat Mukhiddinov, its now-fired senior engineer.
ShapeShift Accuses Former Employee of Stealing $900K in Bitcoin
The exchange wants $5,000 in damages from Azamat Mukhiddinov, its now-fired senior engineer.
The ‘Great Lockdown’ Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions
Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.
Kraken: $75 Device Will Get You Into Crypto Hardware Wallet KeepKey
Kraken Security Labs said crypto hardware wallet KeepKey is not doing enough to protect customers from physical attacks, saying it was able to get into the system using a $75 device.
ShapeShift Launches Exchange Token, FOX, for Commission-Free Trading
“Basically, we’re trying to get people away from custodial exchanges,” said ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees.
ShapeShift’s New Platform Aims to Make Crypto Self-Custody as Easy as Coinbase
ShapeShift’s new one-stop shop for non-custodial crypto management is launching out of private beta today.
Kraken Exchange Joins Binance, ShapeShift in Delisting Bitcoin SV
Kraken is the latest crypto exchange to delist bitcoin SV amid an ongoing feud between coin creator Craig Wright and members of the bitcoin community.
WSJ’s ShapeShift Exposé Overstated Laundering by $6 Million, Analysis Says
Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don’t match up.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Looking for a New CFO
ShapeShift is looking for a new chief financial officer to succeed Justin Blincoe, who is taking on a new “senior finance” role at the company.
Rethink, Renew: ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees to Rebrand Crypto Exchange
In a panel discussion on leadership at ethereum hackathon ETHDenver, Erik Voorhees – founder of cryptocurrency exchange platform ShapeShift –spoke frankly about the tough decisions both he and his team have made in recent months.
Binance’s Crypto Winter Strategy: Build and Beef Up Partnerships
Binance is playing the long-game – investing in infrastructure and collaboration across the crypto ecosystem.
ShapeShift Lays Off 37 in Latest Round of Crypto Industry Cutbacks
Crypto exchange ShapeShift has announced a round of layoffs, cutting its staff by a third.
ShapeShift Calls Claims of Laundering at Exchange ‘Inaccurate and Deceptive’
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees condemned a Wall Street Journal investigation claiming the exchange laundered money as being “inaccurate.”
WSJ Investigation Alleges $88 Million Laundered Through 46 Crypto Exchanges
The Wall Street Journal claimed Friday that 46 crypto exchanges were used to launder nearly $90 million – with $9 million going through ShapeShift.
Regulators Are Landing Punches, But There’s a Long Crypto Fight Ahead
From ShapeShift’s capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General’s critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift’s CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was ‘Proactive’
Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift’s decision to require user ID wasn’t forced upon it but a preemptive step to reduce legal risks, its CEO said.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Moving Away From Its No-Account Model
Crypto exchange ShapeShift is launching a membership program for its users. While voluntary at first, it will soon become a mandatory feature.
ShapeShift Acquires Tool That Quickly Swaps Bitcoin for Other Cryptos
Cryptocurrency asset company ShapeShift has acquired blockchain startup Bitfract, the firms announced Wednesday.
BitLicense Refugees: Kraken, ShapeShift CEOs Talk Escape from New York
Jesse Powell and Erik Voorhees delivered red-meat rhetoric but also made subtler points about New York’s cryptocurrency regulations at Consensus 2018.
Two Big Crypto Startups Are Out to Build One Universal Wallet
The two startups are offering developers $50,000 to build a wallet that would support almost any token, even those that haven’t been created yet.