Nasdaq, the second-largest U.S. stock market operator, announced the launch of Nasdaq Digital Assets, a new business that will provide a cryptocurrency custody service to institutional investors. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to launch crypto custody service for institutional investors
Iran approves crypto payments for imports
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade has approved the use of cryptocurrency for imports as a measure to circumvent US sanctions imposed on its finance and banking sector. … [Read more...] about Iran approves crypto payments for imports
Coinme adds ETH, DOGE and other cryptocurrencies to Coinstar kiosks
Coinme, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency cash-exchange, has announced the introduction of six new digital assets available for purchase via cash deposits at kiosk stations located across the U.S. following a partnership deal with Coinstar. … [Read more...] about Coinme adds ETH, DOGE and other cryptocurrencies to Coinstar kiosks
BlackRock partners with Coinbase to offer clients access to crypto
Coinbase will connect to Aladdin, BlackRock's popular investment technology platform … [Read more...] about BlackRock partners with Coinbase to offer clients access to crypto
Coinbase, Crypto.com and Bitstamp secure regulatory approval in Italy
Three major crypto exchanges have obtained approval to operate in Italy. … [Read more...] about Coinbase, Crypto.com and Bitstamp secure regulatory approval in Italy
Celsius pays off Maker loan, initiates financial restructuring
The troubled crypto lending platform Celsius has paused all withdrawals, swaps and transfers between accounts on June 13. The company explained this action “in the interest of the community” due to “extreme market conditions". … [Read more...] about Celsius pays off Maker loan, initiates financial restructuring
PayPal now allows cryptocurrency transfers to external wallets
In response to customer demand, PayPal has enabled users to transfer, send and receive bitcoin from the platform to external wallets and exchanges. … [Read more...] about PayPal now allows cryptocurrency transfers to external wallets
SWIFT is experimenting with CBDCs for international payments
SWIFT conducts payment tests interlinking domestic CBDCs … [Read more...] about SWIFT is experimenting with CBDCs for international payments