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Analysis
It seems to be the season of giving, and Bitcoin is doing just that, at least for its institutional backers, such as MicroStrategy, Galaxy Digital, Square and Marathon Patent Group, which got in somewhat early on the BTC gravy train.
In this regard, PayPal revealed on Feb. 4 that its fourth-quarter profits for the year 2020 had increased by 200% as compared to the previous fiscal cycle, citing its two new offerings i.e., a cryptocurrency tool and a “buy now pay later” feature as being the primary drivers for its monumental growth.
And even though PayPal did not reveal the exact figures as to how much of its growth was spurred by the firm’s foray into Bitcoin (BTC), the fact that the payments giant is looking to offer a new crypto remittance tool to 29 million of its affiliated merchants worldwide in the near future just goes to show the faith the company has in its crypto vision.
Kraken recently announced that crypto exchange pioneer
Miha Grčar has joined the US-based digital assets exchange as its Head of Business Development.
Kraken’s management confirmed that they’re looking forward to working with Miha Grčar, a pioneer of the digital currency exchange sector.
As mentioned in a blog post by Kraken:
“For the better part of the last decade, Miha has helped Bitstamp gain recognition as a licensed financial institution in Europe, experience that will prove integral as he helps Kraken build critical banking relationships and forge new partnerships with essential stakeholders.”
Miha is looking forward to joining the Kraken team, which he describes as “the industry’s biggest champion” and is eager to drive their next phase of growth and development as the leader in the European market.