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In the past week, three of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges have cut bitcoin withdrawal fees by up to half. While the average price of sending bitcoin has been falling for weeks, these savings had yet to be passed on to exchange customers. Now Binance, Bitfinex, and Kraken have all reduced their fees amidst a […]
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When it was announced on Monday that Circle would be acquiring Poloniex, much of the focus was on the $400 million reported to have changed hands. It was a good bit of business for both parties, ran the general consensus, and not a bad deal for customers of the exchange either, who might finally experience […]
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Payment company Circle has announced that it has purchased Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange. Rumors of the acquisition had been circulating for weeks, and were finally confirmed today in press releases issued by both parties. Poloniex is one of the most well established cryptocurrency exchanges, but has been stagnating. It is hoped that the partnership will revitalize […]
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BTC prices and a vast majority of other cryptocurrencies have taken a significant dive over the past 24-hours as the entire crypto-economy shaved $75Bn from its recent highs this week. BTC/USD markets dropped to a low of $9,730. Also Read: China Censors Cryptocurrency Ads on Search Engines and Social Media Crypto-Markets See Losses Between 3-20 Percent […]
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There’s never a bad time to be sending and receiving bitcoin, but right now is especially good. Fees are at the lowest in 18 months, with the average transaction value now under a dollar. This contrasts starkly with the latter quarter of last year, when rising fees peaked at $34. There’s a primary reason why […]
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The cryptocurrency landscape has changed significantly over the past 12 months. Gone are the guaranteed returns of 5x, 10x or greater on ICOs, as a growing number of investors clamor for a piece of the pie. New coins, new forks, and new airdrops have created a competitive marketplace characterized by diminishing returns and reduced profits. […]
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Another outside observer of the controversial tether cryptocurrency is warning about the dangers it presents for the uninterrupted operation of USDT exchanges. Weiss Ratings is seeking to educate investors on the systematic risk tether introduces to the ecosystem. Also Read: Faced With Criticism IOTA Fans Try to Bully Growing List of Detractors Inherent Risks of […]
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Renowned rapper and producer Jay Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation, founded in 2008, has invested in Robinhood’s cryptocurrency trading platform. Arrive, a subsidiary of Roc Nation, stated in an official announcement that it has invested in Robinhood because of its vision to improve the accessibility of financial markets. Arrive’s statement emphasized the importance of Robinhood’s cryptocurrency venture, adding: “Robinhood Crypto (…) will bring commission-free trading of Bitcoin and Ether to the Robinhood platform.” Neil Sirni, the president of Arrive, wrote: We believe in Baiju and Vlad’s mission to make the financial markets more accessible and cost efficient for customers of all size.Powered by WPeMatico
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has sent letters to seven cryptocurrency exchanges regarding their listings of securities tokens without a license. Most of the exchanges took immediate rectification measures, including removing problematic cryptocurrencies from their platforms. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Hong Kong Takes Action The Hong […]
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Crypto exchange Binance’s relaunch today, Jan. 9, will feature a trading fee discount for users as a gesture of goodwill and “gratitude for their support” during delays. #NEWS
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