Circle announced that it closed the acquisition of the joint crowdfunding platform and registered operator of a broker-dealer. Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency finance firm Circle announced that it closed the acquisition of SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform and registered operator of a broker-dealer. The news was reported via a post on Coinbase’s official blog published March 4. […]
Continue ReadingQuadrigaCX probably stored a significant quantity of Ethereum in other cryptocurrency exchanges, the evidence shows. Cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX probably stored a significant quantity of Ethereum (ETH) in other crypto exchanges, according to new evidence. This claim was made in a report published by crypto research and consulting platform ZeroNonCense on Feb. 28, which obtained corroborating […]
Continue ReadingCoinbase had acquired Neutrino, a startup run by ex-Hacking Team members. Last week, Coinbase announced that it had acquired Neutrino, a blockchain intelligence startup, which at first seemed like a regular purchase for the ever-growing United States cryptocurrency exchange. However, soon the crypto community learned that Neurino’s key staff are directly affiliated with Hacking Team, […]
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency startup Circle is reportedly looking to raise $250 million of funding. Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency finance firm Circle is reportedly looking to raise $250 million of funding in a combination of equity and debt. The source of information are claims made by an anonymous person familiar with the company’s plans, as cited in […]
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Ernst & Young has released its third report in QuadrigaCX’s creditor protection proceedings, revealing that its cold wallets have long been empty. Big Four audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) released its “Third Report of the Monitor” in the creditor protection proceedings of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX on March 1. Within the report, the audit […]
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Crypto exchange Binance has offered $100,000 in rewards for testing its recently launched trading platform Binance DEX. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is offering a reward for testing the company’s new decentralized trading platform Binance DEX. The news was announced by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in a tweet on Feb. 28. In the post, Changpeng Zhao, […]
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Fresh comments from Ripple’s Miguel Vias come amid continued tension over XRP’s sudden appearance on Coinbase’s platforms. Blockchain payment network Ripple did not influence United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s decision to list XRP, a senior executive claimed on social media on Feb. 27. As part of a Twitter debate involving United Kingdom-based entrepreneur and investor […]
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U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has extended support for XRP to Coinbase.com and its Android and iOS apps. United States major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added support for Ripple (XRP) to its retail platform and mobile apps. The exchange announced the development in a blog post on Feb. 28. The announcement states that Coinbase’s users can […]
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Switzerland-based online crypto bank Dukascopy has warned clients about a “clone” company GCG Asia claiming to be affiliated with the bank. Switzerland-based cryptocurrency bank Dukascopy has warned customers that forex trading company GCG Asia is fraudulently claiming to be the bank’s authorized firm in an announcement published on Feb. 27. In the announcement, Dukascopy Bank […]
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The exchange has been closed for almost two months following a major hack that could have involved around 10 percent of its funds. Hacked New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia will reopen for business on Monday next week, officials confirmed on social media on Feb. 26. In a series of updates, Cryptopia revealed its two founders […]
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