How Bitcoin ETFs are Opening Markets
Bitcoin-backed Exchange Traded Funds are on the rise internationally. While US residents await approval of the first SEC approved fund, other jurisdictions are moving forward.
Bitcoin Exchange Harborly Shuts Down Due To Shrinking Market Opportunity
The North American bitcoin exchange recently announce that it will be shutting down its operations, and its founders will pursue different opportunities. The news comes just months after the angel funded exchange announced the launch of its services.
Institutional Bitcoin Exchange Gemini Prepares for Launch
The Winklevoss twins, best known for their dispute with Mark Zuckerberg over the idea for Facebook, will open their institutional bitcoin exchange ‘quite soon,’ according to a recent email.
Coinify Becomes Leading European Bitcoin Payment Firm
Bitcoin merchant network Coinify has acquired payment processor Coinzone, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition makes Coinify one of the leading bitcoin merchant firms in Europe, one of the strongest regions for digital currency adoption.
BitFlyer Raises $4m In Funding
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer raises ¥510,000,000 ($4M USD), from investors including the venture capital arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc, the second largest publicly traded Japanese company.
Mass Exodus of Bitcoin Exchanges from New York State Triggered by BitLicense Deadline
At least ten bitcoin exchanges, including the exchanges with the highest volumes of USD and EUR trading, are pulling out of New York State as the Bitlicense deadline arrives.
Bitcoin Exchange Coinsetter Launches Margin Trading, and Shorting
North American bitcoin exchange Coinsetter has become the first US startup to offer leveraged bitcoin trading.
Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Expands To Canada With the United States Next
The European bitcoin exchange has announced that it is operating its real-time exchange in Canada. The move is part of a larger expansion to North America, where it is headquartered, but has not operated in due to regulatory complications.
Peer-To-Peer Bitcoin Exchange To Launch in 70 Countries
Spain-based bitcoin development house Coinffeine has announced their P2P digital currency exchange will be available in 70 countries when it launches in late summer.
Overstock Announces Cryptosecurity Exchange And World’s First Crypto Bond
Overstock.com begins selling $25M worth of the first-ever crypto-bond, to institutional investors, and announces a new exchange exclusively for cryptosecurities.
Switzerland’s Financial Watchdog Approves ECUREX
Stealthy trading platform, ECUREX, has announced they have become the first digital currency exchange to be fully compliant with Switzerland’s financial regulations.
AlphaPoint Provides Liquidity to Bitcoin Exchanges
People in most countries still don't have access to a local bitcoin exchange, but AlphaPoint has made it their mission to change that. The company provides liquidity, by sharing order books across a range of exchanges.
WizSec Sees Little Hope For MtGox Creditors
Creditors are now able to make claims for their lost funds, but according to a report released by WizSec, the MtGox bitcoins were syphoned long before the collapse.
Bitt Raises $1.5 Million
Bitt closed its $1.5 million seed round with Avatar Capital, a Caribbean investment group based in Trinidad and Tobago. This initial capital investment will allow Bitt to continue to develop and expand its core services.
Exchanges Under Attack
During the past week 6 exchanges have experienced hacks or losses, some losing large amounts of Bitcoin.
CoinJar Announces Low Fee Hedged Accounts
The Bitcoin exchange announced its new hedged bitcoin accounts at Finovate Europe, a European financial technology conference. CoinJar users can now peg their bitcoin holdings to the price of four fiat currencies.
