Tag: Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies and real estate now added to Swissquote's Robo-Advisor
July 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Swissquote launches trading in virtual currencies with Bitcoin

Swissquote just announced that has launched Bitcoin trading on its trading platform. Bitcoin trading is now available to all customers with a Swissquote trading account. Bitcoin is a virtual currency, completely independent of any institutions, including the monetary policies of the central banks and their key interest rates. Bitcoin’s price is set freely, according to…

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May 04, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bitcoin and other digital assets reach new all-time highs

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange announced that the price of bitcoin and the total market cap for digital assets are each shattering previous records. Bitcoin was over $1500 yesterday, while the digital assets total market cap was nearing the $40,000,000,000 mark. These numbers represent new all-time highs for an industry that is becoming increasingly popular among…

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April 25, 2017 BY admin

FIBO Group adds MT4 web version and integrates BitPay deposits

Forex broker FIBO Group has announced two new features today including the launch of its MT4 web version and also adding support for automated bitcoin deposits through BitPay. MetaTrader 4 web version has all advantages of the original software as it is the part of the desktop platform and compatible with every operating system and…

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April 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Kraken opens Dash trading as cryptocurrency trading volumes soar

Dash, the rising alternative to bitcoin, today announced a partnership with one of the world’s oldest bitcoin exchanges with the largest selection of digital assets and national currencies, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange. Which DASH pairs will be available for trading? DASH/USD (Dash - US Dollar); DASH/BTC (Dash - Bitcoin); DASH/EUR (Dash - Euro). The partnership…

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February 01, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance announced new blockchain assets working group

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), a non-profit Trade Association, announced a new working group that will focus on native assets riding upon public blockchains, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Zcash, and more. The Blockchain Assets Working Group is chaired by Chris Burniske, Blockchain Products Lead at ARK Investment Management LLC, and will explore a number…

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Coinbase adds Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its professional trading platform
January 17, 2017 BY admin

DFS grants BitLicense to U.S. based Coinbase

Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the application of Coinbase, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc., for a virtual currency and a money transmitter license. As a leading state financial services regulator, DFS has rapidly responded to innovations…

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January 04, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Bitcoin continues march upward, now above $1,100

Less than two days after crossing the $1,000 barrier, Bitcoin prices continued their march upwards and quickly crossed the $1,100 level on Wednesday. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $1,122, up more than 8% on the day. As recently as December 20, Bitcoin was trading at under $800. Bitcoin one-month price…

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January 03, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Bitcoin price above $1,000: Why does it keep rising?

Although most of the financial world was fairly quiet during the past two weeks over the holiday season, one financial instrument continued its volatile climb upwards: Bitcoin. Sitting at just under $800 on December 20, Bitcoin prices continued their yearlong ascent even as traders were unwrapping their presents, sitting on beaches and toasting the new year. From…

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December 13, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Bitcoin price up to 3-year high as Chinese Yuan falls

Bitcoin traded at a high of $788.49 on Tuesday amid a flight to safety after Chinese stock market jitters - the highest level in 3 years. The previous 2016 high of $781.31 was achieved in the summer when traders prepared for a process known as "halving" – where the rewards offered to bitcoin miners fall,…

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