Bitcoin is now trading for just under $9,400. This is a near $200 spike from yesterday’s $9,200, which in turn, was a solid increase over bitcoin’s previous position of $8,800. The total cryptocurrency market cap has now surged beyond $420 billion, and investors are breaking out the champagne. One of the reasons behind the jump may be the island nation of Malta. The small country has been developing a reputation of late as one of the biggest bitcoin and blockchain havens in the world, with several trading exchanges from Binance to OKEx relocating to its serene, coastal atmospheres. Malta isPowered by WPeMatico
Changelly, a popular instant cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Binance, TOP-1 trading platform, to bring more tokens, faster transactions and better rates to users. 
The Cabinet of Malta has approved three bills related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. One bill in particular, the Virtual Financial Assets Bill, provides a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Bill Approved by Cabinet The Cabinet of Malta approved three bills on […]
For some obvious reasons, but also irrational fears, big players like China, Russia, and the European Union are wary of cryptos like bitcoin. Centralized control doesn’t square with decentralization. However, often that’s not how their own regions and smaller neighbors feel about cryptocurrencies. In today’s Bitcoin in Brief we cover some recent developments mirroring this […]
OKEx is the latest cryptocurrency company to plan a European expansion. There are plenty of reasons as to why cryptocurrency firms are moving to this particular continent, as local regulatory efforts have made it a lot easier for enterprises to set up offices there. For OKEx, the country of interest is Malta, which has attracted a fair few firms in the past few months. OKEx Plans an Overseas Expansion Similar to any other business, any company involved in either blockchain tech or cryptocurrency needs to keep evolving and expanding. As of right now, OKEx is doing exactly that, as the company is
The Maltese government’s plan to bring more international cryptocurrency business to booster the local economy, by positioning itself as a hospitable jurisdiction within the EU, appears to be paying off. Following Binance moving to the island just last month, Malta has now succeeded in attracting yet another exchange, Okex. Also Read: Australia’s Digitalx Launches Cryptocurrency […]