American crypto exchange Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the bitcoin custody business of cryptocurrency wallet provider Xapo
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Report: Coinbase Negotiates Acquisition of Xapo’s Bitcoin Custody Business
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Xapo Transfers Key Operations to Switzerland
Global crypto services provider Xapo is moving major operations from its base in Hong Kong to its office in Switzerland. The company is incorporated in the Asian financial hub but that may also change soon due to the friendlier business environment in the Alpine nation. Also read: Russian Institutions Back Proposal to Let Companies Use […]
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Bitcoin ‘Patient Zero’ Says BTC’s Current Stage is Like ‘1992 for The Internet’
Bitcoin “Patient Zero” and Xapo Bitcoin wallet founder Wences Casares has suggested that crypto is in its early development stages, and will take time to be successful
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Billion-Dollar Startups Flourishing in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’
The top 50 cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies in Switzerland’s version of Silicon Valley are now worth $44 billion combined, underscoring the steady growth of the Swiss crypto industry. Altogether, cryptocurrency firms employ about 3,000 people throughout the small country. Included among the top 50 are five “unicorns,” or startups with a market valuation of more […]
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With Bitcoin’s Dominance at Its Highest Since December, Is It Time to Dump the Altcoins?
The crypto market has experienced a bloodbath for the past two weeks, with Bitcoin losing over 70 percent of its value since it peaked at over $19,900 in December. The king of cryptos was trading at just above $6,500 at press time, having gained over $500 in the previous 24 hours. While the market has […]
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Bitcoin Falls Through $6,000 Support As Xapo President Warns of Altcoin ‘Extinction Event’
Bitcoin’s problems are nothing compared to the altcoin market threat, says Xapo’s Ted Rogers, with major alts losing 15 to 20 percent on the day
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Bitcoin (Almost) Everywhere: 5 Crypto Debit Cards Worth Checking Out
Mass, mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies might take a route few original cadres of developers and enthusiasts imagined — major payment processing, plastic debit cards. They’re incredibly handy for those wishing to use crypto while merchant adoption works itself out. Here are five such cards to consider: Wirex, Bitpay, Cryptopay, Xapo, and Shift. Also read: […]
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Bitlicense Should be Smashed, Candidate for New York Governor Urges
Since the infamous Bitlicense was put into effect, the ecosystem has fought for its removal. It turns out to be much harder in practice than in theory to oust a law once it’s put into effect. The good news is groups like Startup Cities are on the case. They’ve snagged a candidate for governor to […]
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This Week in Bitcoin: McAfee Backs Off, Crypto World Cup and the Mystery of 21e8
In this week’s daily Bitcoin in Brief editions we reported about McAfee’s decision to stop shilling ICOs, crypto businesses’ involvement in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and much more. We also explored, in this week’s most commented-on article, a secret mathematical code that tantalizes the imagination of many bitcoiners. Also Read: Exchanges, Payment and Wallet Firms […]
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Bitcoin in Brief Monday: From New York to Historic Istanbul Market
The stories covered in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief hail from all across the globe. In New York a major cold storage company has received a Bitlicense, in China there are new signs of crypto mania, and in Turkey bitcoin has made an appearance at a historic Istanbul market. Also Read: Etoro Is Launching […]
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