Australia’s Commonwealth Bank partners with fintechs Gemini and Chainalysis to offer crypto services to customers
Commonwealth Bank has today announced that it will become Australia’s first bank to offer crypto services to its customers.
US fintech Portal raises $8.5 million to bring Bitcoin-based DeFi to the masses
US fintech Portal has closed an $8.5 million funding round to build a self-sovereign and uncensorable DeFi on Bitcoin.
US cracks down on investors using digital currencies to avoid tax
People who trade digital currencies must pay income taxes on any gains, even if some crypto investors have been ignoring their tax obligations.
Paxful launches e-commerce solution Paxful Pay
Paxful, the leading global peer-to-peer fintech, today announced Paxful Pay, an e-commerce solution that allows businesses worldwide to receive bitcoin.
Bakkt launches its digital wallet, Bakkt App
Bakkt today have launched the Bakkt App, the game-changing digital wallet that brings together bitcoin and other forms of digital assets into one platform.
BNY Mellon invests in cryptocurrency startup Fireblocks’ $133M Series C funding round
BNY Mellon has invested in cryptocurrency startup Fireblocks, a month after confirming that it was developing an integrated service for digital assets.
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above US$60,000 (£43,100 / A$77,000 / €50,000), continuing its record-breaking run.
NYDig raises $200M from Soros, Morgan Stanley
NYDig, a fintech firm focused on Bitcoin, said it has raised $200 million from strategic partners including Soros Fund Management and Morgan Stanley.
