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Robinhood vs Coinbase: The Battle for the Retail Crypto Trading Market
Cryptocurrency // June 15, 2023

Coinbase, a major player in the retail crypto trading market, may be losing some retail crypto trading business to Robinhood, possibly due to Coinbase’s higher fees on small-ticket trades. “Our analysis suggests that COIN’s share of combined COIN retail + HOOD crypto volumes trended lower...

Former BoF Gov: Central Bank Coin Currency At Least A Decade Away
Cryptocurrency // February 05, 2020

The former Bank of France (BoF) governor Christian Noyer said that a centralized, global eCurrency is still at least a decade away. Although physical money is being used less and electronic currency is being touted by private entities, there is “clear hesitation” from the top...

Banks, Govs Show Continued Resistance To Facebook’s Libra
Cryptocurrency // July 08, 2019

Many traditional banking institutions and governments have shown skepticism, silence and resistance to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to reports.  Though the currency could potentially alter the financial landscape for good, many banks have simply not responded to the issue. “We’re still learning what it...

Facebook Seeks $1B To Launch Crypto Payments Rails
Facebook // May 03, 2019

Facebook has been meeting with financial firms and online merchants as it makes plans to launch its own cryptocurrency-based payments system. The social media giant has been working on the project — code-named Project Libra — for more than one year, with it centered around the company’s...

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Robinhood vs Coinbase: The Battle for the Retail Crypto Trading Market

June 15, 2023
Coinbase, a major player in the retail crypto trading market, may be losing some retail crypto trading business to Robinhood, possibly due to Coinbase’s higher fees on small-ticket trades. “Our analysis suggests that COIN’s share of combined COIN retail + HOOD crypto volumes trended lower in April vs. the approximately 65% ratio in the prior […]

Former BoF Gov: Central Bank Coin Currency At Least A Decade Away

February 05, 2020
The former Bank of France (BoF) governor Christian Noyer said that a centralized, global eCurrency is still at least a decade away. Although physical money is being used less and...

Banks, Govs Show Continued Resistance To Facebook’s Libra

July 08, 2019
Many traditional banking institutions and governments have shown skepticism, silence and resistance to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to reports.  Though the currency could potentially alter the financial landscape for...

Facebook Seeks $1B To Launch Crypto Payments Rails

May 03, 2019
Facebook has been meeting with financial firms and online merchants as it makes plans to launch its own cryptocurrency-based payments system. The social media giant has been working on the project...