Why the Ethereum Merge matters
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On or around September 15, 2022, the Ethereum blockchain will migrate from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, marking a historical technology upgrade for the second most popular cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
US BANK HOLIDAY: September 5, 2022 – USD payments paused
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Due to Labor Day in the US on September 5, 2022, Bitstamp’s bank payment
clearing system for incoming and outgoing USD payments will be paused.
USD deposits and withdrawals will be processed the next business day – on
Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
EUR and GBP deposits and withdrawals will be processed without interruptions.
If you need any help, please contact us atsupport@bitstamp.net.
We wish our US customers a very prosperous and joyous Labor Day!
Bitstamp now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay - Summer of Discovery
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Today we’re happy to announce that you can buy crypto easier and faster via your Apple Pay® and Google Pay® wallets in your Bitstamp App. Buying any coin or token on Bitstamp now takes seconds from start to end - all in one place!
Crypto Pulse Q2
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The results of the Crypto Pulse survey, the world’s largest survey on trust and adoption of cryptocurrencies, are in and speak of determination among crypto users around the globe.
Savor the new summer flavors - SOL and DOT are now available!
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Bitstamp lists Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) as part of Summer of Discovery, complementing the new 0% trading fee* policy.
What is Polkadot? (DOT)
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Polkadot is a blockchain protocol that provides the basis for building interconnected, specialized chains called parachains.
Bitstamp’s Summer of Discovery is underway with 0% trading fee for all coins!*
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Bitstamp kicks off the Summer of Discovery with 0% trading fee for all coins.*
Slovenian BANK HOLIDAY: August 15, 2022 – EUR payments paused
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Bitstamp EUR payments paused on Monday, August 15, 2022, due to a public holiday in Slovenia.
What is the Bored Ape Yacht Club
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The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is a collection of 10,000 profile picture-type Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) living on the Ethereum blockchain.
Great summer vibes: US customers can now trade APE & FTM in the US
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As we’re gearing up for a summer full of adventures, we’re sending two new listings your way. All our US customers can now buy and trade ApeCoin (APE) and Fantom (FTM) on Bitstamp.