Thomas Hook joins Bitstamp as U.S. Chief Compliance Officer

We're excited to welcome Thomas Hook as part of Bitstamp's strategic plan for continued growth and development.
How private is blockchain?

Maintaining privacy in the digital world is getting more and more difficult nowadays. But how does blockchain promote privacy and anonymity, when it also openly displays the entire history of transactions that anyone has ever made?
Withdrawal fees for Ethereum decreased

Since the Ethereum network congestion is no longer as severe, we are now decreasing our withdrawal fees. The Ethereum withdrawal fee at Bitstamp is now ...
Introducing USDT, COMP and GRT at Bitstamp with zero fees until the end of September!

We bring you another batch of eagerly-anticipated cryptocurrencies. In this varied group, you will find two new assets that continue to show our excitement for the DeFi market and the developing crypto ecosystem, as well as a stablecoin heavyweight!
Weekly News Roundup – 7 Jun 2021

The highest crypto exchange volume recorded in history, the amount of ether staked in ETH 2.0 broke 5 million, DeFi protocols generated more than $370 million in revenue during May, the first cryptocurrency ETP will be made available for trading on the UK market or any European MTF.
Bitstamp partners with ZEBEDEE to take Bitcoin gaming to next stage of global adoption

Bitstamp and ZEBEDEE are bringing Bitcoin gaming to the global stage
Two factor-authentication, and why you should always keep it on

Two factor authentication (2FA) is one of the simplest and most effective security measures that adds another layer of protection to your account, money and personal information. We take a look at why it works so well and why you should always keep it on.
What is Audius (AUDIO)?

Audius (AUDIO) is a decentralized music streaming platform built for music creators, where they can share their music and build a fanbase. The platform is based on the AUDIO token, which ensures security, enables advanced features and allows its holders to vote on how the platform will be developed.
Weekly News Roundup – 31 May 2021

Crypto Hedge Funds show growing appetite for DeFi, total stablecoin supply crosses the $100 billion mark, PayPal exec says payments giant is working on crypto withdrawal capability.
BANK HOLIDAY: 31 May 2021

Due to the upcoming public holiday in US on Monday, 31 May 2021 (US Memorial day), Bitstamp’s USD deposits and withdrawals will be closed.