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Bitstamp U.S. CEO and global CCO Bobby Zagotta joins CoinDesk to discuss the euphoric sentiment across the crypto industry following the U.S. presidential election. Plus, insights on allocating bitcoin and other mid-cap tokens in a portfolio. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Nov 18, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as trading platform Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash. Plus, Core Scientific has rejected the more than $1 billion buyout offer from cloud computing firm CoreWeave and Binance can once again allow Mastercard users to purchase crypto on the exchange.

Jun 6, 2024

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is targeting institutions with an open, enterprise-grade trading platform designed to meet their risk management and regulatory requirements. The Ledger Enterprise Tradelink network has signed up a number of crypto exchange and broker partners including Crypto.com, Bitstamp, Huobi and more. The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto custody after FTX's collapse.

Jun 28, 2023

Lawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, Markets in Crypto Assets, popularly known as MiCA. John Ehlers, Chief Operating Officer of Bitstamp, which has operated in the E.U. for over a decade, reacts to this landmark vote and how it may impact crypto exchanges.

Apr 20, 2023

Lawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers and CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler weigh in on the latest developments.

Apr 20, 2023

Bitstamp U.S. Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Hook joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss Europe's crypto growth and mass adoption trends, integration with PayPal and impact of Liz Truss resigning as U.K. Prime Minister. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) outlook amid low volatility.

Oct 20, 2022

Crypto exchange Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta discusses the macroeconomic factors impacting the crypto markets. BTC's price is showing "pretty remarkable resilience," he said, despite plummeting Thursday to below $41,000 in the biggest daily drop in four weeks. Plus, Jordan Sherman, CEO of e-sports organization Immortals, shares insights into its partnership with Bitstamp.

Feb 18, 2022

The Indian government is still seeking to ban most cryptocurrencies under a long-awaited bill that will be submitted for consideration. Bitstamp U.S. Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Hook discusses the potential impact on Bitstamp, which supports credit and debit purchases of digital assets in India. Plus, his thoughts on the Kleiman vs.

Nov 24, 2021

A sea of red across the global equities markets is impacting crypto prices as bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, slipped below $45,000 Monday. Robert Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, discusses why he sees the correction as purely short-term, adding "a lot of the volatility we're experiencing right now is expected." Plus, his take on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, stablecoins, and the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Sep 20, 2021

In a congressional hearing Thursday, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler called for more regulations for U.S. crypto exchanges. Bitstamp CEO Julian Sawyer explains why he would welcome such regulation and sees Gensler’s comments as positive for the industry.

May 7, 2021