Category: Cryptocurrency

BitMax now offers multilingual services
June 10, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BitMax now offers multilingual services

The company stated: Traders can expect that BitMax will cater to more multilingual crowds soon. The global digital exchange platform BitMax was founded in 2020, with the goal of making crypto trading more accessible to traders, while preserving the highest standards in the field. The brand aims to create an autonomous digital currency platform for…

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CAPEX.com adds 12 new cryptocurrencies to its offering
June 10, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CAPEX.com adds 12 new cryptocurrencies to its offering

Christina Koullapi, Executive Director at Key Way Investments Ltd, the company operating CAPEX.com under its CySEC regulation, said: With crypto transactions allowed on massive payment platforms such as PayPal and investment banks such as Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley offering access to crypto funds for its clients, it was a logical step for us to…

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June 07, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CoinShares lists three physically-backed crypto ETPs on Börse Xetra

The latest CoinShares Weekly Digital Asset Fund Flows Report from 1 June which tracks inflows and outflows across different crypto investment vehicles, found that the price volatility in crypto markets has been a catalyst for investment. A total of $74 million of net inflows were recorded, primarily led by Ethereum and altcoin products. Chief Executive…

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FCA regulation
June 03, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

The FCA extends the temporary registration regime for crypto firms

Anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing legislation are designed to protect against the transfer and disguise of funds from criminal activity, or funding of terrorist groups. The FCA stated in the official announcement: While this is not the only element that the FCA will assess in relation to an applicant, the FCA will only register…

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Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda casts doubt on Bitcoin
May 31, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda casts doubt on Bitcoin

Kuroda went on to differentiate Bitcoin from stable coins which are known to have their value backed up by assets. Stable coins are also obliged to meet regulatory governance codes and legal standards, meaning that the Governor is under the impression that they could well become a suitable trading alternative in the near future. Volatility…

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Bank of Korea to curtail leveraged crypto trading
May 28, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Bank of Korea to curtail leveraged crypto trading

These statements from Lee may not come as a surprise from those who know the governor’s policies, the chief who takes the title of being the second-longest-serving in his position having previously taken a similar stance on cryptocurrency in recent years. Lee has suggested that the central bank needs to engage in “close cooperation to…

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May 28, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Iconic Funds to list Bitcoin ETP on SIX

The new Iconic Funds Physical Bitcoin ETP, available in two trading currencies, will offer investors a selection of 32 Bitcoin ETPs and structured products at SIX to choose from. The number of ETP issuers now rises to nine, following the recent addition of ETC Group as well as CoinShares and SEBA Bank in the first…

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Bitcoin
May 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Iran President clamps down on bitcoin mining amidst power cuts

The cryptocurrency mining industry has become prominent in Iran partially due to the presence of highly subsidised electricity within an extremely power-reliant trade. With such subsidies in place, imports can then theoretically be paid for using bitcoin. However, the US has implemented sanctions that bar all banking transactions between themselves and Iran, and with blockchain…

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May 24, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HSBC not planning to launch bitcoin trading

The HSBC is going on a different path than rivals such as Goldman Sachs whose digital investing branch, Saxo Markets, recently announced the launch of a new crypto trading service - Crypto FX. Bitcoin’s price has been on a rollercoaster during the last few days with a 50% fall, trading $36,387 on Monday, just 40…

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Bitcoin
May 24, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Beijing bitcoin mining crackdown sees miners halt business in China

A large portion of the new-found regulatory issues are because Crypto miners are using increasingly strong and bespoke tech equipment – often referred to as rigs -  to certify virtual coin trades within a process which creates freshly minted cryptocurrencies, including the likes of bitcoin. Speaking of China’s latest crackdown, Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer…

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