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Crypto Broker Led by Uber and E*Trade Alums Is Going Public

Voyager, a crypto brokerage founded by Uber and E*Trade alums, is going public via a $60 million reverse merger.

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Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Plans Blockchain Platform in H2

Switzerland's top stock exchange, SIX, aims to roll out a blockchain platform to speed up trading later this year.

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Circle's Stablecoin Pitchman Joins Blockchain Startup Celo

Chuck Kimble, who helped promote the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.

Chuck Kimble image — courtesy of Celo

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Opera Adds Crypto Buying Service to Android Wallet

Opera has teamed up with crypto brokerage Safello to let users buy ether directly from its Android browser-based wallet.

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Abra's Blockchain App to Let Users Invest in Fractions of Stocks, ETFs

Abra is adding a new feature to its blockchain-based app that will allow global users to invest in fractions of stocks and ETFs.

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Coinbase Extends PayPal Withdrawal Option to 32 European Countries

Coinbase customers in the EU and European Free Trade Association countries can now make withdrawals into their PayPal accounts.

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East to West: Huobi Launches US Dollar Gateway for Global Crypto Traders

Crypto exchange Huobi is launching its first crypto-to-fiat trading pairs and looking to add more U.S.-based financial services.

Photo of U.S.-based HBUS team in San Francisco courtesy of Huobi

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Ex-Tether Exec Joins Venture Launching Stablecoin Clearinghouse

A former Bitfinex and Tether exec and crypto finance firm XBTO are launching a Bermuda-based clearinghouse for stablecoins.

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Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Launched by Iranian Banks: Report

Four Iranian banks have reportedly teamed up with a blockchain startup to launch a gold-backed cryptocurrency called “PayMon.”

View of the Azadi Tower. Tehran, Iran.

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Token Issuers Must Stop Paying for Market Making

It's time for the crypto world to adopt the best practices of the traditional public securities exchanges, including rules on ethics and fair dealing.

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