Head of Bitstamp US Departs to Join Castle Island Ventures
Bitstamp's head of operations in the U.S., Hunter Merghart, is leaving the company to join early-stage crypto fund Castle Island Ventures.
Top South Korean Money Transfer Firm Joins RippleNet to Further Remittances to Thailand
Targeting Asia has been core to Ripple's plan to tap into the region which the company states is its "fastest-growing" area.
Bitfarms’ Bitcoin Production Rose 47.5% in July
Bitfarms mined 391 bitcoin in July, its best monthly output on record.
Galaxy Digital Reports Q2 Loss of $176M on Drop in Crypto Prices
Losses are reflected by the volatile swings of the crypto markets which saw the price of bitcoin fall 54% from April through to July.
Bakkt Allows Users to Send Bitcoin, Gift Cards From Its Wallet
Bakkt Holdings now allows users of its wallet to send bitcoin, gift cards, and cash to anyone, including people who don’t use the app.
Thailand’s Central Bank Taps German Payments Giant to Design CBDC Prototype
Thailand's central bank has hired a German international technology provider to develop its retail central bank digital currency.
UK Hedge Fund Marshall Wace to Start Investing in Crypto Assets: Report
Hedge fund Marshall Wace plans to start investing in the digital asset sector as interest in cryptocurrencies grows.
Stablecoins, CBDCs Don’t Present Inherent Risk to Financial Stability: Bank of England Executive Says
Stablecoins and CBDCs do not inherently pose a risk to financial stability, a Bank of England (BoE) executive said.
Meme.com, a Platform Pairing Memes With Tokens, Raises $5M
Meme.com has raised $5 million from blockchain-focused venture capital funds including Outlier Ventures, Morningstar and more.
UBS Says Regulatory Crackdown Could Pop ‘Bubble-Like Crypto Markets’: Report
Though it was looking to offer crypto to wealthier clients in May, the bank is now warning clients to avoid it altogether.