Deribit FZE, an entity owned by crypto derivatives platform Deribit, has secured a conditional virtual asset service provider from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The license, which covers spot and derivative trading, will remain non-operational until Deribit meets the regulator’s localization requirements. Meeting Dubai’s Localization Requirements Deribit FZE, a wholly owned entity of the crypto […]
Service Interruptions at Coinbase, Robinhood and Kraken as Bitcoin Soared to $64,000
On Wednesday, bitcoin’s value ascended to the vicinity of $ 64,000, during which time users of Coinbase and Robinhood reported disruptions in service. As of Feb. 28, 2024, Coinbase’s status page indicated the platform was suffering from “degraded performance,” while Robinhood’s clientele voiced their grievances to the platform’s support team. Technical Troubles Shadow Bitcoin’s …
Switzerland’s Postfinance Launches Crypto Trading and Custody Service
Swiss Post’s financial subsidiary, Postfinance, has launched a new cryptocurrency trading and custody service. Customers can use the service to “purchase or securely store an initial range of 11 cryptocurrencies at the click of a mouse or even set up a crypto saving plan,” the company explained. Postfinance’s New Crypto Service Swiss Post’s fully-owned financial […]
Umoja Launches Beta Hedging Service to Bolster Crypto Investment Safety
On Tuesday, the crypto platform Umoja unveiled its beta version of hedging-as-a-service, designed to shield users from crypto losses. Umoja’s mission is to enhance the safety and accessibility of crypto investments, opening up hedging opportunities in a market valued at $ 500 trillion. Umoja Debuts Beta Hedging Platform The crypto platform Umoja has announced …
Study: BTC Is the Most Popular Crypto Asset, Crypto Exchanges Among the Least Trusted Service Providers
The data from the latest Coinover study suggests that 17% of the participants own cryptocurrency and 30% plan to do so in the coming year. About 50% of those interviewed said they were positive about their financial earnings, while 20% expressed dissatisfaction with the returns. More Than Half of the Respondents Are Crypto-Curious According to […]