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Markets

Binance's UK Woes Fuel Migration to Rival Crypto Exchanges: Report

Bitstamp has seen customer numbers more than double since the FCA said Binance Markets should not be operating in the U.K.

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Markets

New Bitstamp CCO to Guide Exchange Through 'Evolving Regulatory Landscape'

Thomas Hook, who has extensive risk and compliance experience, is charged with maintaining a dialogue with global regulators.

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Markets

Head of Bitstamp US Departs to Join Castle Island Ventures

Hunter Merghart was Bitstamp's first U.S. employee.

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Videos

Bitstamp CEO: Regulation is ‘Absolutely What the Industry Needs’

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.

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Finance

Bitstamp to ‘Triple’ US Team as Number of New Customers Surges

The exchange will bolster its customer support and American headcount as U.S. crypto under management eclipses $1.1 billion.

Bitstamp CEO and founder Nejc Kodrič

Videos

Crypto Exchange Industry Undergoing Big Changes: What’s Going On?

Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp, one of the longest-running crypto exchanges in the world, joins “All About Bitcoin” to talk about the latest news swirling in the crypto industry. Plus, Bitstamp’s latest updates and investor activity in Europe.

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Bitstamp: ‘Regulation Is Coming to Crypto’

Bitstamp’s Hunter Merghart says regulation is coming to crypto. “You can either fight it, or you can try to work with the regulators to develop a framework that helps the entire industry grow,” said Merghart. Plus, how Bitstamp ensures it can handle high traffic during the bull market.

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Markets

What Causes a Crypto Flash Crash? Sometimes, Business as Usual

What was behind the Ethereum flash crash on Kraken? We dive deep into the numbers to find out.

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Markets

Bitstamp to Halt XRP Trading, Deposits in US Due to SEC Lawsuit

Bitstamp is the first major U.S.-based crypto exchange to respond to the SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

Bitstamp CEO and founder Nejc Kodrič

Markets

Bitstamp Names Gemini Alum Julian Sawyer as CEO

Sawyer replaces Bitstamp's founder Nejc Kodrič, now in a "non-executive role."

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