Circle, a global financial technology firm that provides payments and treasury infrastructure for internet businesses, today announced it has raised $440 million in financing from leading institutional and strategic investors.
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Coinbase Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets Clearance from US Regulator for Landmark Nasdaq Listing
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, plans to go public via a direct listing with its shares to start trading on Nasdaq on April 14. By Reuters | Updated: 2 April 2021 13:59 IST
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Coinbase said its stock in private market traded at an average price of $343.58 (roughly Rs. 25,200)
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In a direct Nasdaq listing no shares are sold in advance unlike an IPO
Visa also said it will allow use of the USD Coin to settle transactions
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, has received approval from regulators to list its shares on the Nasdaq, paving the way for a landmark victory for cryptocurrency advocates.
Crypto ATMs flood San Antonio
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Crypto currency ATMs are popping up throughout San Antonio. Smokerz Paradise offers such a machine for people to conduct crypto currency transactions. Shift leader Bridgette McFarlin demonstrates how to conduct a transaction on one of the ATMs located at Smokerz Paradise near IH10 and DeZavala on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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These days, people can buy all sorts of things at local convenience stores: candy, soda, beer, cigarettes and cryptocurrency via special ATMs.
In October 2019, only 31 Bitcoin ATMs dotted the city. Today, 212 of the machines reside in local gas stations, corner markets, and tobacco and liquor stores across the city, according to CoinATMradar.com, a website that tracks digital currency ATMs.