Markets News
Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala
Bitwala raised almost $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB Group.

Golden Cross Provides Glimmer of Hope for Bitcoin Price Revival
Bitcoin's bulls have reason to be optimistic despite the recent 33 percent price drop, as a long-term technical indicator has turned bullish.

BitFlyer Launches 'Simple' Bitcoin Buying and Selling Service for EU Market
The European arm of Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin buying and selling service aimed to be easy to use.

Crypto Exchange and Custodian Smart Valor Goes Live in Switzerland
With $3.25 million in new funding, Smart Valor says it's launching the first regulated bitcoin exchange in crypto-friendly Switzerland.

Tether Stablecoin Launches on Blockstream’s Liquid Sidechain
A new version of the widely used but controversial stablecoin tether is launching on Blockstream's Liquid Network.

Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator
Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland.

Bitcoin Faces Sub-$9K Price Move as Bear Trend Strengthens
Bitcoin is continuing to feel the brunt of the short-term bearish trend, with charts calling a move to $9,100 and possibly lower.

Crypto Exchanges Are Benefiting from Algorithmic Trading: Here's How
Matthew Trudeau, chief strategy officer at crypto asset exchange ErisX, responds to a recent article on high-frequency trading by CoinDesk

Croatian Post Trials Crypto Exchange Service Before Possible Wider Rollout
While post offices sometimes offer banking services, Croatian Post is looking at launching a nationwide cryptocurrency exchange service.

Bull Case for Bitcoin Weakest Since February, Price Indicator Says
The bullish mood in the bitcoin market is at its weakest in five months, according to key technical indicator.
