Browsing: Crypto

Communities shape how people interact, and the crypto community is no exception.During “all time highs” sentiment rises. When we dip, the collective sentiment falls.What remains is the underlying technology.Over the past year, we’ve spoken with community members from various sectors on how they’re using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology on the Blockchain.com Podcast.Charity and volunteeringSave the

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.” Russia’s Head of State Urges for Blockchain-Powered International Payments President of Russia Vladimir

This Blockchain Brief is all about Solana (SOL), an energy-efficient, fast, and low-cost blockchain that powers dApps around the world.What is SOL?​​Solana is a blockchain platform that includes proof of history (PoH) technology to improve speed without sacrificing security.Because of its PoH technology, Solana is one of the fastest blockchains available, with an average processing speed of

You shouldn’t have to pay fees to spend your crypto. It’s yours, after all.But this isn’t how it works with most crypto cards today. When you spend your crypto, companies charge you a transaction fee to convert your crypto to cash prior to completing your purchase.We believe you should be able to spend your crypto freely.This is

Since 2014, Blockchain.com has been fortunate to count many of the world’s most prestigious and successful investors as part of our company. That’s why I’m proud to announce Blockchain.com completed a strategic financing in early Q3 to strengthen our balance sheet, led by marquee investor Kingsway Capital, with added participation from existing investors including Baillie

As Blockchain.com looks to build on a decade of innovation within both crypto and the business, we’ve strengthened our leadership team. The business has scaled 5x over the past two years across nearly every division, function and activity. I’m excited to welcome our new leaders and recognize the outstanding work of promoted leaders as we

The epicenter of the Renaissance, Italy has long been recognized for its modern influence across Europe. Today, the nation continues to embrace forward-thinking technology and innovation.On the heels of a recent Cayman Islands regulatory approval, Blockchain.com has successfully secured regulatory approval from Italy’s Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)

What is a crypto wallet?A crypto wallet is a digital or software-based way to access your cryptocurrencies.Unlike a regular wallet, a crypto wallet doesn’t actually hold your assets. Instead, it stores credentials called private keys that give you access to your assets on the blockchain.Depending on the type of crypto wallet you have, you can:Send, receive, and…

The central bank of Ukraine has adjusted the fixed exchange rate of the national currency in U.S. dollars and introduced stricter limits on hryvnia transactions for citizens. The measures are likely to turn more Ukrainians to cryptocurrencies, according to a representative of the local crypto sector. War-Time Hryvnia Limits Expected to Increase Interest in Cryptocurrency…

Web2 identity has been all about linked email addresses and social media accounts. Now that Web3 is poised to move in, here’s why crypto wallets will be the new key to ID. Digital identity has been a fraught subject since the earliest days of the internet. Web2 bridged the gap between people’s offline lives, online…

The markets may have pulled back, but we’re still building.Historically speaking, bear markets have proven to be the most productive periods for our product team. This time is no different, and we have lots in store for you.Here are some highlights of what we delivered in June 2022.Claim your free .blockchain domainWe partnered with Unstoppable Domains to introduce…

Introducing .blockchain domainsA couple of weeks ago, we announced support for all Unstoppable Domains’ top level domain endings in the Blockchain.com Wallet, including .crypto, .zil, .x, .nft, .wallet, .coin, .bitcoin, .dao, and .888.Today we’re excited to partner with Unstoppable Domains to introduce a brand new set of domains to their line-up: .blockchain domains. In doing so, Blockchain.com is the first company to have a branded top…

Courts in Russia are hearing a growing number of cases around crypto assets, a new study has shown. About two-thirds of them have been launched under provisions of the country’s Criminal Code but civil cases represent a large share as well. Criminal Cases Involving Cryptocurrency in Russia Near 1,000 in 2021 Lawsuits related to cryptocurrency,…

What is an NFT Anyway? What is a Non-Fungible Token? In this new world of cryptocurrency and paying for things…

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As our global business scales, we maintain a commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance in every market we serve. Regulators across the world are thoughtfully discussing ways to protect consumers while supporting innovation in the industry. Nowhere is crypto regulation more robust and advanced than in Germany, where our team continues to grow.Sven Niederheide,…