Crypto Trading Volumes Rise in India After Banking Crisis, COVID-19 Lockdown
A nationwide coronavirus lockdown, a local banking crisis and a favorable court ruling have created a trifecta for crypto trading volumes in India.
A nationwide coronavirus lockdown, a local banking crisis and a favorable court ruling have created a trifecta for crypto trading volumes in India.
The new hire brings the London-based digital asset manager connections to major financial institutions in Europe.
Global crypto exchange Huobi could resume business in the U.S. as early as this month, five months after ceasing operations there, an executive said.
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The $7.7 million round from Madrona Venture Group and others will help Sila bring bespoke stablecoins to fintech entrepreneurs.
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Microsoft is throwing its weight behind the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC) incubator, a six-week hackathon focused on green energy.
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The electric car manufacturer participated in the trial back in December.
Even though the crypto custody law falls under the German banking act, German banks are hesitant to give crypto firms bank accounts.
Coinhouse's new status with the Financial Markets Authority should help the firm get banking services in France and bigger institutional clients.
Marco Santori, who helped write the SAFT framework, is leaving Blockchain.com to helm Kraken's expanding legal team.
Fintech challenger bank Revolut accelerated its plans to offer crypto buy and sell services due to recent actions by central banks, said head of crypto Edward Cooper.
The value of crypto M&A deals last year dropped by a whopping 76 percent, according to a new report by PwC – down from $1.9 billion in 2018 to $451 million in 2019.
Hong Kong-based Hex Trust is partnering with the enterprise blockchain company to offer banking clients another option for issuing security tokens.
Cambrial Capital, a crypto-focused fund of funds, is quietly winding down its operations, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
A blockchain startup working in Honduras may show world governments how to limit surveillance overreach while still fighting the deadly coronavirus.
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The blockchain firm's biggest investor, FastForward, is now its receiver.
Binance has been offering "generous" referral bonuses for its new crypto mining pool.
The Lightning Network startup now offers fiat-friendly bitcoin payment tools. Cannabis dispensaries in Colorado are an early proving ground.
HIVE shares have increased 10 percent since the deal to acquire a bitcoin mining farm in Canada became public.
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Data privacy startup Manetu goes live early next month with $3.5 million in backing from Castle Island Ventures and others.
Coincover is now providing automatic deposit guarantee on all new signups for Civic's hot wallet.
Blockchain game MLB Champions is rolling out a slew of new gameplay features while reducing its reliance on Ethereum.
Mt. Gox's bankruptcy trustee is holding off on filing a civil rehabilitation plan to the Tokyo District Court after creditors took issue with it.