Crypto Custody Service Bakkt Discontinues Consumer App as Regulator Crackdown Intensifies
Bakkt, a crypto custody service that includes an app where consumers can view and transact with assets, has announced the closure of its consumer-facing app as regulatory scrutiny increases. In a Monday press release, th...
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In a Monday press release, the digital asset company said it is shutting its consumer-facing app to focus on business-to-business (B2B) tech services. ...
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