Weekly News Roundup – 4 May 2021
Crypto moves fast and it can be hard to keep up with all the developments. To help you stay on top of what’s going on across the industry, we’ve created this overview of the key news from last week.
Exploring support for twelve additional assets at Bitstamp
After closely monitoring the market and performing due diligence to determine which projects fit within our internal digital asset framework, we have now started actively exploring support for the following 12 cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
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 ...
Bitstamp Announces Expansion in the U.S. Market
Bitstamp announces 570% new customer growth in the U.S. market as it aims to triple talent
Product NewsApr. 26, 2021
Introducing UNI, YFI and SNX at Bitstamp with zero fees until the end of July!
We are further expanding our support for the growing DeFi space with another trio of new listings. The new assets each cover a unique use case and should be an exciting addition to the portfolios of both DeFi enthusiasts as well as first-time entrants to the space.
Product NewsApr. 23, 2021
We’ve lowered the minimum order size on all pairs
To reflect the growth of the crypto market and give you more flexibility when it comes to small trades, we’re decreasing the minimum order size on all of our trading pairs.
Product NewsApr. 22, 2021
ETH staking coming to Bitstamp - sign up for early access
We’ve started rolling out Ethereum staking at Bitstamp! We’re taking our platform beyond just trading to allow you to earn crypto using the assets you already hold in your account.
BANK HOLIDAY: 27 April 2021 – SEPA payments only
Due to the upcoming public holiday on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 Bitstamp’s bank payment clearing system for all SEPA payments will be closed.
Company newsApr. 20, 2021
Welcoming Stephen Bearpark as Bitstamp’s Chief Financial Officer
We’re pleased to announce that Stephen Bearpark has joined Bitstamp as our new
Chief Financial Officer! Stephen will oversee the financial growth of Bitstamp
and strengthen our dedication to continued expansion in the years to come.
Stephen joins us from Amazon, where he held the role of Finance Director for the
past three years. He has amassed extensive experience in various finance
leadership roles, including corporate governance and control functions.
By bringing Stephen onboard, we continu
Bitstamp LifeApr. 16, 2021
Scheduled maintenance in the 24/7 crypto world
Scheduled maintenance is the closest thing crypto has to a market close. And like with equities markets, the opening can be a bit wild until equilibrium is re-established. Our Infrastructure Team Lead, Alen Krmelj took a closer look