Apple Pay wallet can now be synchronized with Coinbase to purchase crypto
Coinbase announced on Thursday that its users can now purchase crypto assets on its website using Apple Pay. “Today, we’re offering new and easy ways to enable crypto buys with linked debit cards to Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as quick cashouts up to $100,000 per transaction available 24 hours a day, seven […]
‘CBDCs will not fix any existing problem’ – Chris Waller
Chris Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors, appears to believe a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is not needed and will also not fix the existing problems. Today, Waller told Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute that he was “very suspicious” of a central bank digital currency that would […]
Messari raises $21 million from Coinbase, Kraken, and others
According to a news statement issued today by Messari, the firm that collects and discusses data regarding cryptocurrency markets has secured $21 million in Series A funding. Point72 Ventures, a group of early-stage investors, led the fundraising effort. Also contributing to the project were the exchange’s venture capital arms, which included Coinbase Ventures, Kraken Ventures, […]
FTX Supports Ethereum Game Axie Infinity’s Play-to-Earn ‘Scholars’
FTX has partnered with Yield Guild Games to help players in developing countries earn a living by battling monsters. In recent months, the Ethereum-based video game Axie Infinity has risen to become the most popular cryptocurrency game available, and its play-to-earn model is giving some players—particularly those from developing countries—a chance to make a living simply […]
JPMorgan launches an in-house bitcoin fund for wealthy clients
JPMorgan Chase launched a passively managed in-house bitcoin fund on Wednesday, which it began marketing to rich customers this week. According to CoinDesk, which cited two sources familiar with the situation, the bank is pushing the passively managed crypto fund to its private bank clients, although it has yet to attract any investment . According […]