Blockchain.com launches exchange and wallet to Washington’s 7.6 million residents

Rick Steves

The brokerage firm boasts more than 37 million verified users in more than 200 countries who leverage Blockchain.com to monitor, buy, sell, trade, and store crypto using a non-custodial Wallet, lightning-fast Exchange, and renowned blockchain Explorer.

Blockchain.com has made crypto trading available for Washington’s 7.6 million residents and quickly its Wallet and Exchange saw a collective 60% spike in daily active users and a 40% increase in sign-ups from Evergreen State users.

The cryptocurrency platform is one of the world’s first and continues to expand across the United States, having launched in more than 30 states in recent months, including Iowa, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota, Georgia, and most recently Kansas.

37 million verified users in more than 200 countries

While the Blockchain.com Wallet is available in nearly 50 states, the company maintains an ongoing focus on giving residents of all 50 states access to the Exchange.

Brooks Wallace, Blockchain.com Head of Communications, said: “We’re excited to expand crypto access into the Pacific Northwest. Blockchain-based startups are rapidly growing across the Evergreen State, and residents have shown a real interest in embracing crypto. We look forward to providing anyone interested in the future of finance with accessible and trustworthy resources to access the crypto ecosystem.”

The brokerage firm boasts more than 37 million verified users in more than 200 countries who leverage Blockchain.com to monitor, buy, sell, trade, and store crypto using a non-custodial Wallet, lightning-fast Exchange, and renowned blockchain Explorer.

Based in London and Miami, Blockchain.com has raised more than $500 million in funding from leading global investors including Eldridge, GV, Kyle Bass, Lakestar, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Moore Strategic Ventures, Rovida Kruptos Assets Limited, and others.

In October, the firm launched custodial and brokerage services in Michigan in order to allow its more than 10 million residents to have access to the trading platform. Michigan user sign-ups doubled upon launch.

Blockchain.com valued at $5.2 billion

Blockchain.com is currently valued at $5.2 billion and has reported more than $1.5B in 2021 YTD revenue as the company is home to a growing Institutional Markets business and boasts over 37 million verified accounts across more than 200 countries.

The firm has recently launched leveraged trading on its cryptocurrency exchange, featuring margin with up to 5:1 leverage in the BTC-USD trading pair.

The margin trading service, available in more than 150 countries, allows traders to multiply exposure to the markets, both increasing the potential for profit but also for loss.

Blockchain.com is one of the world’s oldest and cryptocurrency platforms and is now following the leveraged trading trend that has taken the crypto space by storm.

The platform allows flexibility with fund management, so traders can use either a base or counter currency to open margin positions.

With .12% daily (.0005% hourly) on open margin positions, Blockchain.com claims its margin rates are among the lowest and most competitive in the industry.

Read this next

Digital Assets

FINMA-regulated digital asset provider Taurus expands into Germany

This expansion follows recent moves by BaFin to accelerate the licensing of crypto custody services, aiming to boost market confidence. Following this, several new licenses were issued, notably to Commerzbank, making it the first full-service financial institution in Germany to receive a crypto custody license.

Inside View

Stocknet’s Nick Hall defends gamification as trading platform market set to hit $15.34b by 2030

“The growing popularity of gamified trading has the potential to tackle this financial literacy gap. Rather than simply giving users unfettered access to markets and letting them figure things out for themselves, platforms can offer virtual skill games and challenges to help educate traders and prime them for success.”

Inside View

Infographic: Interest rate and FX derivatives are driving rise of OTC derivatives market

These trends suggest a growing and evolving OTC derivatives market, with an increased focus on risk management and regulatory compliance. The rise in clearing rates, along with the increased initial margin requirements, reflects a more cautious approach to risk in the financial services industry.

Market News

Bank of Canada’s Final 2023 Policy Update on the Canadian Dollar and Future Monetary Landscape

The Bank of Canada’s final policy update for 2023, as reported by Bloomberg, had a relatively subdued impact on the performance of the Canadian dollar, especially when compared to the discernible market reactions following prior BoC policy decisions throughout the year.

Inside View

DTCC’s Systemic Risk Barometer Survey found 2024 US Presidential Election as a top risk

U.S. political uncertainty, particularly regarding the 2024 Presidential Election, has emerged as a key risk, with 51% of respondents highlighting it as a major concern. This reflects the potential impact of election outcomes on market conditions and the industry.

Executive Moves

Options Technology promotes Laura McCann to CFO

“Laura’s promotion to CFO is the next stage in our long-term strategy of building a world-class finance team servicing the global business from our Belfast office. Back in 2016, Jon took on the challenge of laying the groundwork for that vision. Laura has been an integral part of the strategy from day one.”

Digital Assets

Thailand’s crypto economy under the spotlight: a report by HashKey Capital

“I’m excited by the rapid expansion of Thailand’s Web3 sector. With over 3 million overall crypto users and 600% growth in the market in recent years, the dynamism in our DeFi and NFT sectors is clearly evident. Thailand is increasingly becoming a hotspot for digital nomads, drawn by our crypto-friendly policies, affordable living costs, vibrant food and beverage culture and diverse cultural landscape.”

Retail FX

Webull Australia offers 5.4% yield on uninvested cash

“US dollar money market funds are heavily regulated, meaning client funds are managed in a safe, reliable and trusted environment, which is of critical importance to us, and continues to remain top-of-mind for our clients.”

Digital Assets

Bybit welcomes Ethena’s USDe, a decentralized stablecoin utilizing delta-hedging staked Ether

“Our collaboration with Ethena Labs represents our commitment to solving some of the biggest challenges in crypto today, not least, the creation of a decentralized stablecoin. The integration of USDe on Bybit expands our stablecoin offerings, providing our users with an array of uncorrelated solutions accessible from our Unified Trading Account.”

<