How Coinbase Quietly Became the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Bank

On August 15, the San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that it had acquired the cryptocurrency custody service Xapo’s institutional branch. The business move puts Coinbase in the limelight, making it the largest custodial service for digital assets worldwide, with more than $7 billion under custody. Also Read: Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to … Read more

She(256) Mentorship Program Aims to Help More Women Gain a Cryptocurrency Career

She(256) is a clever name for a novel scheme. The female-focused mentorship program is designed to support women entering the cryptocurrency space. In doing so, the program will enable students to benefit from the guidance of a crypto OG – a seasoned professional whose business and technical experience should prove invaluable. The She(256) initiative has … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Hits $8,500

The price of bitcoin has shot up by roughly $300 in the last 24 hours, spiking from its previous $8,200 position. The news marks a massive turn away from the downward spiral bitcoin was enduring just over a week ago, when it’s price stood at a measly $6,600 – approximately 25 percent lower than where … Read more