May 2nd, 2025
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Time of Blockchain Has Come, Says Bohdan Prylepa
By Julia Sakovich
January 20th, 2021
Bohdan Prylepa believes that the biggest strength of Blockchain comes from the fact that it is run by its users.
Coinbase Announces Acquisition of Bison Trails
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
January 20th, 2021
Bison Trails has previous working experience with Coinbase Custody and other notable firms.
Goldman Sachs Is Planning Grand Entry into Crypto Space with Custody Service
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 16th, 2021
The inside source made assertions that Goldman Sachs is avoiding cryptocurrency brokerage services which are currently being provided by a number of US-based cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase, and Gemini amongst others.
Coinbase Unveils ‘Asset Hub’ for Digital Asset Issuers to List New Cryptos
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 15th, 2021
Coinbase said that the Digital Asset Hub will streamline the process of onboarding and listing new cryptocurrencies. However, it will ensure robust evaluation through Coinbase’s legal, compliance, and security requirements.
Gemini to Launch Reward-Based Crypto Debit Card Service via Its Acquisition of Blockrize
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 14th, 2021
With more companies entering the card services niche, Gemini will be developing new value-added services that will distinguish its cards from the pack.
Visa Pulls Out From $5.3 Billion Deal with Plaid
By Kofi Ansah
January 13th, 2021
The DOJ claimed that Visa is enjoying a monopoly on the online debit business, charging exuberant fees from both merchants and consumers to process online payments, which brings them billions of dollars in fees each year.
Bakkt CEO Confirms Firm Has No Plans to Support XRP
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 12th, 2021
The move from Bakkt further complements the decision of Coinbase and other exchanges including Binance US, OKCoin which had removed XRP coin from their platforms.
ICE-Owned Bakkt Nears Merger with Victory Park SPAC
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 8th, 2021
Via this prospective merger deal, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)-backed Bakkt platform has joined the narrow list of blockchain and crypto-related firms eyeing a public listing.
OCC Allows Banks to Use Blockchain and Stablecoins
By staff writer
January 5th, 2021
The Office of the Comptroller of Currency has announced that banks can now issue stablecoins in exchange for fiat currencies.
Major Crypto Firms Kick Against New FinCEN Regulations on Cryptocurrency Transactions
By John K. Kumi
January 5th, 2021
Coinbase spoke against the regulation referring to it as a “regulation not done properly.” According to them, the required information needed to make transactions does not achieve the goal or purpose of controlling illicit transactions.
7 Most Notable IPOs to Watch in 2021
By Steve Muchoki
January 4th, 2021
Cloud-based companies and tech-related companies that support remote working are expected to take IPOs center stage this year.
Bitcoin Surpasses $34,000 After 16% Rebound in 24 Hours as BTC Turns 12
By Steven Msoh
January 3rd, 2021
Bitcoin has surpassed $34,000, setting a new record high as FOMO from institutional investors at Coinbase propels the crypto.
Coinbase at Center of Gender and Race Discrimination: Underpays Women and Black Employees
By Kofi Ansah
December 30th, 2020
The internal payroll data for 2018 included salary details for 80% of the firm’s almost 1,200 employees. The data revealed that women at Coinbase were paid 8% or an average of $13,000 less compared to their male counterparts.
eToro Reportedly Preparing for $5 Billion IPO in Q2 2021
By Bhushan Akolkar
December 30th, 2020
As per reports, eToro will be working with Goldman Sachs for going public. The reported plan of IPO comes after the platform registered phenomenal growth in 2020.
Crypto.com Joins Other Exchanges to Delist XRP amid Ripple’s SEC Lawsuit
By Ibukun Ogundare
December 30th, 2020
Crypto.com noted that the delisting and trading suspension would not affect the withdrawal of XRP.