Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway BTC Direct Raises Almost $13M in Series A Funding
BTC Direct said it plans to use the funds to expand its workforce and develop new products, among other things.
BTC Direct said it plans to use the funds to expand its workforce and develop new products, among other things.
CBDCs continue to draw attention from central bankers, but panelists at an IMF event – including the Federal Reserve – do not expect to see their nations launch one soon.
Accounts will cease to be accessible sometime in late November, the exchange said.
Hailey Lennon joins a team of 10 other lawyers who practice in the space, including Stephen Palley, Preston Byrne, and Bob Cornish.
As U.S. President Donald Trump fades in election polls, Wall Street analysts are sketching out the market implications of legislative races.
Countries might benefit from issuing central bank digital currencies, but they’re not a panacea for every ailment, a new IMF report says.
Russia's central bank says a digital ruble could make Russia less dependent on the U.S. dollar and more resistant to foreign sanctions.
Bitcoin's transaction activity has cooled amid the recent lull in price action – and that's hurting miners' earnings.
A recent giveaway of China's in-testing central bank digital currency has reportedly left recipients wondering why they should change from existing solutions like Alipay.
Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said.
The new policy means user funds are protected both on- and offline.
A Puerto Rico-based bank founded by long-time bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff is under investigation over suspicions it facilitated tax evasion.
Some of the largest Filecoin miners stopped mining on Saturday, complaining the project’s mining incentive scheme has made it impossible for the miners to start operations.
The House Speaker said if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday evening, a package won't be likely before Nov. 3.
The OKEx drama shows just how immature crypto markets are compared to traditional ones, but it also highlights their overall resilience.
The move comes as the central bank continues to research how a central bank digital currency would work as well as the possible risks.
The panel will discuss the private-sector's role in addressing shortcomings of cross-border payments.
On Long Reads Sunday, a reading of a John Street Capital piece on the realities of a market characterized by zero-bound interest rates.
Cypherpunk historian Finn Brunton imagines a future where there are many internets, each making demands on your attention.
OKB is trading just above $4, down from nearly $6 before the news.
States still have the armies, the police and – on a good day anyway – democratic legitimacy. All of that still matters, and will for a long time.
On Friday morning as the OKEx withdrawal-freeze story twisted and turned, CoinDesk's editors had an off-the-cuff discussion about the fundamental realities and unique challenges of security for even the largest exchanges.
On the weekly recap, NLW looks at growth in institutional investment, big interest among the G20 in CBDCs and a new National Security Council report.
Institutions hold record bullish beets in CME Bitcoin futures as the cryptocurrency shows resilience to negative news.
Filecoin popped then dropped in an erratic first day of trading.
Bitcoin’s price is rebounding after an OKex-related dip. Meanwhile, ether options traders have a bearish "beacon chain" attitude.
Riksbank Governor Stevan Ingves sees a Swedish digital currency as an imperative for the central bank.
The donation will be used to support fintech solutions that leverage blockchain technology and digital assets to further financial inclusion.
Ben Golub, CEO of Storj, sends a complimentary note to Filecoin. Competition is good and so is countering the extreme concentration of cloud storage.
Huobi, one of OKEx’s biggest competitors, ensured its users that its platform is “currently operating normally,” after OKEx announced that it has suspended all cryptocurrency withdrawals indefinitely.
