Digital currencies

Gemini Appoints Managing Director of Europe

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies, Money, Gemini, Finance, Bitcoin, Winklevoss twins, Litecoin, Draft:AltCoinTrader

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gemini Europe, LLC, the European affiliate of Gemini Trust Company, LLC (collectively, Gemini), a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the appointment of Julian Sawyer as the Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Europe.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gemini Europe, LLC, the European affiliate of Gemini Trust Company, LLC (collectively, Gemini), a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the appointment of Julian Sawyer as the Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Europe.
  • He will also manage hiring as his team builds out its physical presence in the United Kingdom and Europe.
  • Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini) is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and zcash.
  • Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to build a bridge to the future of money.

Gemini Appoints Managing Director of Europe

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies, Money, Gemini, Finance, Bitcoin, Winklevoss twins, Litecoin, Draft:AltCoinTrader

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gemini Europe, LLC, the European affiliate of Gemini Trust Company, LLC (collectively, Gemini), a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the appointment of Julian Sawyer as the Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gemini Europe, LLC, the European affiliate of Gemini Trust Company, LLC (collectively, Gemini), a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, today announced the appointment of Julian Sawyer as the Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Europe.
  • He will also manage hiring as his team builds out its physical presence in the United Kingdom and Europe.
  • Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini) is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and zcash.
  • Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to build a bridge to the future of money.

Squire Announces Testing of Bitcoin SV Node

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Free software, Digital currencies, Computing, Digital technology, Blockchains, Draft:Bitcoin SV, Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin SV Node software version 0.2.2 is a major milestone release featuring:

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  • Bitcoin SV Node software version 0.2.2 is a major milestone release featuring:
    These features bring substantial improvements to the capacity of the Bitcoin SV blockchain and pave the way for significant transaction scaling.
  • The Bitcoin SV Node software was developed by nChain on behalf of the Bitcoin Association, the global industry organization supporting Bitcoin SV.
  • The organizations President, Jimmy Nguyen, who is an advisor to Squire, commented: We thank Squire Mining for helping to lead testing of this beta release of Bitcoin SV Node version 0.2.2.
  • Steve Shadders, Chief Technology Officer of nChain and Technical Director of the Bitcoin SV Node software project commented: The Bitcoin SV Node team is pleased to see Squire Mining taking a leading role in the testing and deployment of improved scaling technologies.

The North American Bitcoin Conference Re-Engages CryptoCurrencyWire to Serve as the Official Newswire of the Longest-Running Blockchain-Focused Event

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Cryptocurrencies, Decentralization, Articles, Computing, Technology, Digital currencies, Blockchain, Bitcoin

The North America Bitcoin Conference Miami (BTC Miami) has a well-earned reputation as a must-attend event for every facet of the blockchain and crypto industries.

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  • The North America Bitcoin Conference Miami (BTC Miami) has a well-earned reputation as a must-attend event for every facet of the blockchain and crypto industries.
  • Effective brand awareness strategies provided by CCW include financial news and content distribution, syndicated placement, content curation, social media, wire-grade press releases, and more.
  • We are very pleased to be working with CryptoCurrencyWire and the affiliated InvestorBrandNetwork once again, Moe Levin, CEO of Keynote stated.
  • This premier conference attracts a host of crypto innovators, investors and entrepreneurs who are eager to promote a decentralized future.

BitGive Partners With CoinsTax to Simplify Tax Planning Process for Crypto Donors

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Technology, Finance, Security, Other Technology, Professional services, Philanthropy, Software, Foundation, Data management, Cryptocurrencies, Decentralization, Articles, Money, Digital currencies, Finance, BitGive Foundation, Bitcoin, Blockchain, BitGive, CoinTax, LLC

BitGive , the first bitcoin and blockchain nonprofit, is partnering with CoinsTax LLC, providers of Bitcoin.Tax , a leading do-it-yourself crypto tax calculation software, on Giving Tuesday.

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  • BitGive , the first bitcoin and blockchain nonprofit, is partnering with CoinsTax LLC, providers of Bitcoin.Tax , a leading do-it-yourself crypto tax calculation software, on Giving Tuesday.
  • Connie Gallippi, Founder and Executive Director of BitGive, said: BitGives partnership with another established veteran in the ecosystem, CoinsTax, brings trusted clarity to the ambiguous crypto regulatory landscape.
  • Allowing users to tax prep, offset gains and have social impact, while theres still time left in the current tax year.
  • In 2020, BitGive and CoinsTax plan to expand the partnership and allow users to make donations in other cryptocurrencies.

Huobi Announces the First International Blockchain Forum Approved by China

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Huobi, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Technology, Digital currencies, Blockchain, Hainan

More than a dozen countries will be represented at the forum, including Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Gibraltar, Nigeria, Argentina, among others.

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  • More than a dozen countries will be represented at the forum, including Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Gibraltar, Nigeria, Argentina, among others.
  • As part of the initiative, Hainan Province will host the international blockchain forum as the first blockchain pilot zone in China.
  • During the forum, high-level Chinese officials, Huobi executives, and foreign dignitaries will share new insights on the development of the blockchain industry and the digital economy both in China and globally.
  • Huobi China CEO Yuan Yuming stated, "The forum is an opportunity to demonstrate to business and government leaders opportunities for collaboration using our cutting-edge technology and infrastructure."

Huobi Announces the First International Blockchain Forum Approved by China

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 2, 2019
Huobi, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Technology, Digital currencies, Blockchain, Hainan

More than a dozen countries will be represented at the forum, including Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Gibraltar, Nigeria, Argentina, among others.

Key Points: 
  • More than a dozen countries will be represented at the forum, including Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Gibraltar, Nigeria, Argentina, among others.
  • As part of the initiative, Hainan Province will host the international blockchain forum as the first blockchain pilot zone in China.
  • During the forum, high-level Chinese officials, Huobi executives, and foreign dignitaries will share new insights on the development of the blockchain industry and the digital economy both in China and globally.
  • Huobi China CEO Yuan Yuming stated, "The forum is an opportunity to demonstrate to business and government leaders opportunities for collaboration using our cutting-edge technology and infrastructure."

Achiko Ltd.: Achiko and Hypothekarbank Lenzburg sign a Memorandum of Understanding to progress delivery of Achiko's digital wallet and financial services App in Switzerland

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Software, Economy, Payment systems, Digital currencies, Digital wallet, Wallet, Articles

The new platform will provide financial services including a digital wallet, which will set a new benchmark in terms of functionality and consumer engagement.

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  • The new platform will provide financial services including a digital wallet, which will set a new benchmark in terms of functionality and consumer engagement.
  • Marianne Wildi, CEO of Hypothekarbank Lenzburg Ltd: "With this cooperation we once more prove our leadership when it comes to Open Banking in Switzerland.
  • Users who register for the Swiss offering of Achiko will automatically become a customer of HBL with a special account designed for the usage of the Achiko digital wallet.
  • Nonetheless it is a sign of Achiko's ambition to expand its footprint both in terms of range of services, as well as geographically.

3iQ Files The Bitcoin Fund IPO

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Technology, Finance, Public relations, Investor relations, Banking, Other Technology, Communications, Professional services, Internet, Data management, Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Digital currencies, Money, Investment fund, Financial technology, Economy, Draft:Bitcoin Attackers, Economics of bitcoin

3iQ Corp. is pleased to announce that it has filed and been receipted on its preliminary prospectus for The Bitcoin Fund (the Fund) in relation to an initial public offering of Class A units and Class F units (the Units) at a price of $10.00 USD per unit.

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  • 3iQ Corp. is pleased to announce that it has filed and been receipted on its preliminary prospectus for The Bitcoin Fund (the Fund) in relation to an initial public offering of Class A units and Class F units (the Units) at a price of $10.00 USD per unit.
  • The Fund is a closed-end investment fund established as a trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario and the Units will be an eligible qualified investment for registered investment accounts.
  • The Funds investment objectives are to provide holders of Units with:
    (a) exposure to the digital currency bitcoin and the daily price movements of the U.S. dollar price of bitcoin, and
    (b) the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation.
  • 3iQ Corp., will act as the investment manager and portfolio manager of the Fund.

Crypto.com Offers Fiat Withdrawal Via Bank Transfer for 21 Major Currencies

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Economy, Money, Currency, Monetary reform, Electronic funds transfer, Wire transfer, Fiat money, Fiat Automobiles, Finance, Digital currencies

The addition of multi-currencies fiat withdrawal via international bank transfer is a frequently requested feature that further strengthens the utility of Crypto.com platform.

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  • The addition of multi-currencies fiat withdrawal via international bank transfer is a frequently requested feature that further strengthens the utility of Crypto.com platform.
  • To activate fiat withdrawal, users are required todeposit the corresponding fiat currency via international bank transfer to Crypto.com oncebefore Crypto.com can transfer funds to the same bank account.
  • Fees:Crypto.com does not charge any fee for the fiat withdrawal, yet fees may be imposed by the receiving bank and intermediary bank(s).
  • *Please note that only users who are geographically based within our service partner's permitted jurisdiction will see up to 21 currencies fiat deposit and withdrawal option via international bank transfer.