Scheduled maintenance on 22 September at 10 AM UTC
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Due to scheduled infrastructure upgrades, all our services and features will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, 22 September, beginning at 10 AM UTC.
Get your battle gear ready, we’re listing AXS and SAND!
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We’re listing two cryptocurrencies that dwell in the realms of fantasy and user-created metaverse! We’re introducing AXS, the token behind a blockchain-based trading and battling game, and SAND that fuels a community-driven entertainment platform.
Want to transfer funds to your Bitstamp account in a jiffy? Try Instant SEPA
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If using a credit card is just not your cup of tea, we have a very attractive alternative for depositing funds to your Bitstamp account. It’s extremely fast, simple, and secure; it’s Instant SEPA.
Pyth Network welcomes Bitstamp as newest data provider
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Bitstamp will provide BTC/USD data to the Pyth Network in real-time.
Weekly News Roundup – 13 Sep 2021
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Bitcoin now legal tender in El Salvador, Retail traders drove activity in stocks and crypto this summer, Mastercard acquires CipherTrace to boost crypto security and compliance, Bitcoin's hash rate has recovered by 50% since June crash ...
Overview of a crypto exchange
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As the world’s longest-running exchange, Bitstamp is the pioneer in offering a safe and reliable trading environment for its users. This article provides an overview of the services and features on the Bitstamp exchange platform and shows you how to get started.
You can now start earning rewards with ALGO via Bitstamp Earn Staking
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The process of earning passively with crypto just got as simple as pressing a button. Actually, it’s even simpler than that. You create a passive income in the form of rewards by simply owning ALGO. Up to 4.8 percent a year with no strings attached!
We’re listing ALPHA, FTT, and STORJ!
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We’re presenting three new tokens for all who wish to enrich their portfolio with some DeFi spirit. We’re adding tokens behind a crypto exchange, a cloud storage, and a cross-chain Defi platform.
Weekly News Roundup – 6 Sep 2021
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August spot exchange volume breaks $1 trillion for first time since May, El Salvador approves $150 million trust fund to support bitcoin ambitions, and more.
Bitstamp welcomes Bernice Smith as Chief People Officer to drive team growth aspirations
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We’re excited to announce that Bernice Smith joined us as the Chief People Officer – a move which reaffirms our commitment to bringing on board high-quality talent to support the growth of our global team.