Catch up on our latest Bitstamp Talks
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The inaugural keynotes at “Bitstamp Talks: DeFi Expectations” has set the tone for a constructive
debate around the future of blockchain technology and its applications.
BANK HOLIDAY: 21 February 2022 – USD payments paused
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Due to the upcoming federal US holiday on Monday, February 21, Bitstamp’s USD incoming and outgoing payments will be paused.
We’re enabling deposits and withdrawals of SGB!
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We’re thrilled to enable deposits and withdrawals of SGB, the token behind Songbird, Flare’s Canary Network!
Scheduled maintenance: 16th February 2022
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Due to database changes to support additional assets, all our services and features will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, February 16, beginning at 9 AM UTC.
Bitstamp and Immortals announce a multi-year sponsorship!
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We’re teaming up with Immortals, the Great Lakes-based professional esports organisation. Expect a ton of content, crypto giveaways, a new stream team and another Immortal Invasion.
Leading digital asset firms launch Crypto Market Integrity Coalition, committing to a safe and sensibly-regulated crypto industry
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The coalition, initiated by Solidus Labs and co-founded by 15 leading crypto exchanges, trading
firms and industry associations, introduces a pledge of commitment to safer markets and working
with regulators.
We launched trading in Minnesota, South Carolina and Puerto Rico
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Residents of Minnesota, South Carolina and Puerto Rico can now trade all available US cryptocurrencies, deposit and withdraw USD using ACH or wire transfer, and buy crypto directly using their credit and debit cards.
We continue our global expansion with new Amsterdam office
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To support our rapid growth, Bitstamp is opening a new office in Amsterdam - the thriving hub for technology and innovation in Europe.
Weekly News Roundup – 31 Jan 2022
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Goldman Sachs Sees the Metaverse as $8 Trillion Opportunity. Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto. Meta to wind down stablecoin project Diem with $200 million asset sale.
Five cool things you can do with Bitcoin using Bitstamp and the ZEBEDEE Wallet
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Not only does this wallet let you earn Bitcoin from games, it’s also a great entry point into the Bitcoin Lightning Network - here are 5 exciting things Bitstamp customers can do with the ZBD Wallet.