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Central Banks Gone Wild! Feat. Bill Barhydt

[Dec 26, 2020 2:00 PM] The founder of mobile crypto bank Abra discusses the massive expansion of global central bank balance sheets.

Paypal’s Stock Soars to All Time High as Demand for BTC on the Platform Now More Than Supply of New Coins

[Dec 15, 2020 12:30 PM] E-commerce giant Paypal’s stock price surged to a new all-time high of $223.16 on Monday, December 14. Since November 12, when the payments giant opened the way for its US customers to start trading cryptocurrency, the stock has soared 17%…

Fiat-to-Crypto Partnerships Expand Abra’s Footprint to 150+ Countries

[Dec 7, 2020 5:31 PM] Abra is expanding its crypto marketplace to dozens more countries through partnerships with four fiat-to-crypto gateways.

Abra CEO's portfolio is 50% Bitcoin as cash is 'becoming worthless'

[Oct 26, 2020 9:47 AM] Abra's CEO purportedly increased his holdings prior to Bitcoin touching new 2020 highs.

I’m most bullish on Bitcoin price since 2015, says Abra CEO

[Oct 7, 2020 9:55 AM] A long list of factors means Bill Barhydt is now more optimistic about price rises than at any time in the past five years.

It looks like the SEC isn't done with trading app Abra just yet

[Oct 1, 2020 7:26 PM] The SEC's investigation into the crypto trading firm, which paid fines of $300,000 in July, apparently continues.

Starting Second Term Today, SEC Commissioner Peirce Tells Cointelegraph Her Crypto Priorities

[Aug 17, 2020 7:49 PM] Sworn in for her second term today, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce tells Cointelegraph about the commission’s work on crypto and new tech in investing.

Abra CEO Explains Why It's Bitcoin's Time to Shine

[Aug 13, 2020 7:47 PM] With expectations of further U.S. dollar inflation, why would people hold cash?

On-Chain Bitcoin Scaling En Masse Requires Bigger Blocks, Abra CEO Says

[Jul 19, 2020 1:12 PM] Bitcoin can scale as an adopted store of value using second-layer solutions, but not on-chain with its current technology says Abra’s CEO.

Abra Building Banking Solutions on Stellar Blockchain, CEO Barhydt Says

[Jul 18, 2020 1:11 PM] As part of its work with the Stellar blockchain, Abra plans to provide global banking features.

Law Decoded: Pushing the Legal Limits, July 10–17

[Jul 17, 2020 8:29 PM] In this week’s newsletter, we look at a series of developments that test the limits of governmental authority over crypto, as well as the contest with social media.

Abra CEO Agrees With Bitcoin's Role as Digital Gold

[Jul 16, 2020 6:22 PM] Abra CEO and founder Bill Barhydt said he sees Bitcoin as a store of value, increasingly distancing itself from mainstream market price correlation.

Bitcoin Investor Sues IRS for Unlawful Seizure of Financial Records at 3 Crypto Exchanges

[Jul 16, 2020 6:14 PM] Bitcoin investor Jim Harper has sued the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), its commissioner, and a number of federal agents. He alleged that they unlawfully seized his private financial information from three cryptocurrency exchanges. Bitcoin…

SEC and CFTC Fine Crypto Investment App for Offering Synthetic Assets

[Jul 13, 2020 3:39 PM] U.S. regulators team up to fine and halt a crypto portfolio app offering synthetic exposure to traditional assets, which was not offered to U.S. investors.

SEC, CFTC Hit Crypto App Abra With $300K in Penalties Over Illegal Swaps

[Jul 13, 2020 3:05 PM] The financial regulators both found fault with Abra offering security-based swaps without first checking to see whether investors were eligble.

Stellar Enterprise Fund Invests $5M in Crypto App Abra Ahead of Blockchain Integration

[May 7, 2020 9:00 AM] The $5 million capital allocation precedes Abra's integration with the Stellar blockchain.

Abra Garners $5 Million from Stellar Development Foundation

[May 6, 2020 8:30 PM] Abra has received $5 million in funding from the Stellar Development Foundation.

Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 Billion

[Jan 14, 2020 10:10 AM] Payments giant Visa acquired fintech firm Plaid for $5.3 billion in an effort to expand its business model

Abra Adding 60 New Cryptocurrencies in Consumer Adoption Push: Report

[Nov 12, 2019 2:42 PM] Abra users set to get access to 90 cryptocurrencies

Investment App Abra Expands US Offerings With 60 New Cryptos

[Nov 12, 2019 12:00 PM] Mobile crypto wallet and investment app Abra is adding a host of new coins and doubling its U.S. bank deposit limits for U.S. customers.

Buying Bitcoin on the Street Is Getting Easier

[Sep 23, 2019 3:40 PM] Access to cryptocurrency, still a relatively new invention, requires some technological knowledge and computer literacy. In order to become more mainstream, however, Bitcoin will have to become more “main street” so to speak. Some…

Bitcoin Now Available at Every 7-Eleven Store in the Philippines

[Sep 19, 2019 5:55 PM] Abra, creator of a cryptocurrency investment app, wants to bring bitcoin to retail users across the Philippines.  In a blog post published on September 18, 2019, Abra announced that it would be partnering with ECPay, a payment processing…

Cash top-ups now available for Abra crypto wallet at Philippines 7-Eleven’s

[Sep 19, 2019 2:25 PM] Cash top-ups now available for Abra crypto wallet at Philippines 7-Eleven’s - CryptoNinjas Abra, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment ecosystem, has announced a new partnership with ECPay allowing more ways for Abra users in the Philippines…

Abra to Add Cash-to-Crypto Outlets at All Philippines 7-Elevens

[Sep 19, 2019 8:27 AM] Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores.

Is Blockchain Payments Integration in Messenger Apps Good for Crypto?

[Aug 30, 2019 6:46 PM] While some analysts expect platforms like Libra to bolster crypto adoption, others fear the centralization of blockchain payments

Abra Restricts Americans From Holding EOS and 4 Other Altcoins

[Jul 26, 2019 12:44 PM] Abra will restrict U.S. users from holding EOS and other altcoins in August due to escalated regulatory uncertainty in the country

Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues

[Jul 26, 2019 10:30 AM] Crypto investment app Abra is cutting back the crypto options for U.S. customers citing "regulatory uncertainty and restrictions" in the country.

Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for ‘Thousands’ of US Banks

[May 10, 2019 12:00 PM] Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It's also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.

Crypto Bear Market Didn’t Affect Abra: What’s in the Future of the Market?

[Apr 23, 2019 4:06 PM] Abra has long been a household name in the crypto industry, providing consumers worldwide with financial services and investment opportunities that are centered around Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. NewsBTC sat down with Abra’s chief…

Crypto wallet app Abra expands support for Ethereum (ETH)

[Mar 13, 2019 9:48 AM] CryptoNinjas Abra, a non-custodial crypto and investment app, announced today expanded support for the Ethereum network by adding primary integration of Ethereum’s native asset, ether (ETH). Now, Abra users can deposit, invest, and withdraw ether…