Crypto off-ramp to cards now live on Simplex

One of the consistent challenges faced by crypto exchanges, wallets and platforms is the efficient conversion of crypto assets to fiat currency for their users. We are excited to roll out our new crypto off-ramp solution that allows users to easily sell cryptocurrency directly to their Visa cards. The solution is now available in the

Happy 15th anniversary, Bitcoin whitepaper!

October 31st, 2008 marked a shift in the financial and technological world, that would only come to be truly recognized years later. An enigmatic character, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, released a whitepaper on a cryptography mailing list. This wasn’t just any whitepaper, it was a 9-page document that laid the foundation for a new

CBDC: The future of payments and its impact on the global economy

In recent years, the concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) has gained significant attention in global financial discussions. As of September 2024, over 130 countries, representing 98% of the global GDP, are exploring or have implemented CBDCs, highlighting the widespread interest in digital currencies issued by central banks. At their core, CBDCs are digital

Stablecoins: The bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrency continues to gain traction and reshape financial markets, stablecoins are becoming an increasingly important tool for addressing one of the industry’s biggest obstacles: volatility. But what exactly are stablecoins, and how do they work? Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging them to a reserve of assets, typically fiat