Coinsquare to Launch IPO on TSX — Hopes to Compete With Coinbase

This week the well known Canadian digital asset exchange, Coinsquare announced its plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) hoping to raise $150 million CAD ($120Mn USD). Coinsquare hopes the funding will help the platform be a direct competitor with cryptocurrency brokerage services like Coinbase and other U.S. based exchanges. Also read: Russia Finalizes Federal Law … Read more

The Aftermath of the Weiss Cryptocurrency Ratings

On January 24, investment ratings company Weiss Ratings released its ratings of 74 cryptocurrencies. While the list is only available for purchase, it was possible to access it for free under a specific subdomain on the company’s site, which allowed many individuals to download, share, and read the list. While some individuals were elated to see … Read more

HYCM Trading Platform Adds XRP and Bitcoin Cash CFDs

Cryptocurrency will continue to make a big impact in the world of traditional finance. More and more companies are offering cryptocurrency-related CFDs as we speak. HYCM, a global leader in online capital markets trading, has added both XRP and Bitcoin Cash to its range of cryptocurrency offerings. It’s a major step forward for the cryptocurrency … Read more

VC Jason Calacanis: Bitcoin Is a Huge Fraud and Could Drop to Zero

Venture capitalists are not too certain that the Bitcoin price will be able to maintain its momentum. That is only to be expected after the major correction we recently went through. Jason Calacanis is concerned about the future and predicts there’s a one-in-three chance that Bitcoin’s price will go to zero. Although it seems highly … Read more

Three Criminals Are Unsuccessful in Robbing a Canadian Bitcoin Firm

Criminals have taken a major liking to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In most cases, their attempts to illegally obtain such currencies are linked to online activity. Ransomware, hacking, and data breaches are just a few examples of Bitcoin-related criminal activity. In Ottawa, however, things recently went a bit differently. Three individuals there attempted to rob a Bitcoin financial … Read more

Visa and Mastercard Now Charge an Additional Fee for Buying Cryptocurrency

There are many reasons why so many people use the Coinbase exchange. One of the main factors is that the company supports both credit and debit cards to buy Bitcoin and other supported currencies. Unfortunately, it seems there are some issues with these payment methods. A lot of customers have complained about extra charges when using a … Read more

Bitgo Snaps Up Kingdom Trust, Paving the Way for Custodial Cryptocurrency Offerings

Bitcoin payment specialists Bitgo have announced the acquisition of Kingdom Trust, an investment firm with custody of over $12 billion in assets. The move will enable the South Dakota-based Kingdom Trust Company to offer custodial cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ripple, and ethereum to its investors. This will make it easier for traditional investors to enter … Read more

Chinese Beggars Flock to QR Codes to Collect Money

Everyone knows technology plays a big role in China. Especially in the financial sector, there are plenty of interesting technology-related developments to keep an eye on. The use of QR codes has increased exponentially over the past few years. Surprisingly, street beggars are now using this technology as a way to collect money.  QR Codes Serve Different … Read more

The Online Casino Industry Embraces Bitcoin

It’s more than a simple coincidence that the online casino industry has begun embracing Bitcoin. For years, online casino enthusiasts have been looking for a way to enjoy online casino gambling without having to worry about have their personal information exposed. Well, as they say, “if you build it, they will come.” Disclosure: This is … Read more