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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…

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,…

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,…

As the largest cryptocurrency company in Latin America, Blockchain.com’s LatAm’s Crypto Boom blog series delves into ways countries across LatAm are utilizing cryptocurrency.Countries leverage cryptocurrency to thrive in conditions of heightened inflation and accelerate financial inclusion for over 200 million unbanked individuals across the region.First up in this series is Guatemala. Once the core of Mayan…

Switzerland’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank, says buying and holding bitcoin as a reserve currency is not a problem for the bank. “We can arrange the technical and operative conditions relatively quickly, when we are convinced we must have bitcoin in our balance sheet,” the chairman of the Swiss central bank reportedly explained. Switzerland’s…

New to crypto taxes? So is everyone. That’s why later this month, we’re introducing a new Tax Center to help users simplify their tax reporting.In partnership with CoinTracker, users will be able to easily export the full transaction history from your Blockchain.com Wallet and Exchange accounts to calculate gains, losses, and income.Over the last decade, tens…

With large price swings and markets operating around the clock, crypto’s volatility can not only impact your investments but can also take its toll on your mental wellbeing too.While 2020 “officially became the most stressful year in recent history” according to Gallup, ‘Burnout’, the mental and physical exhaustion experienced due to prolonged exposure to stressful…

The sharp increase in MineXMR’s mining hash rate in the past few months has led some XMR enthusiasts to suspect ulterior motives. On Tuesday, privacy coin Monero (XMR) mining pool MineXMR’s hash rate surpassed over 1.4 GH/s, accounting for 44% of the hash rate of the XMR network. MineXMR has about 13,000 miners and charges…

Last year we announced our partnership with Celo to bring the benefits of stablecoins to Europe by listing Celo Euro (cEUR) in the Blockchain.com Wallet and Exchange.This year, we’re taking this partnership to the next level by offering a series of promotions and benefits to accelerate stablecoin adoption across the region.Buy €25 cEUR, Get a €10…

Today we’ve introduced a series of improvements that will enable you to trade more without sacrificing security.Trading limits provide an important protection against financial loss from errors and fraud as they put guardrails around the amount and frequency in which funds can be moved. That said, having too many limits can be confusing and not…