What Is Bitcoin Halving?  One of the big moments in the crypto world is about to take place: The Bitcoin Halving. Sometimes this week the rewards miners receive for successfully mining a block will halve from 6.25BTC to 3.125 BTC. This mechanism is part of the instructions by Bitcoin’s founder(s) stating that after 210,000 new blocks have been added, the reward is being halved. The halvings will continue until the limit of 21m bitcoin supply is reached, which should happen in 2140.  So the term bitcoin halving might be a bit misleading as it’s the miner’s rewards that is being split ..read more

Hello VirgoCX users, The FTX collapse resulted in one of the worst cryptographic disasters in recent history. This isn’t just about one single exchange going under; the trust for the centralized exchange and the passion for crypto and blockchain have been fading. Personally, I feel very sad about some Canadian users who may have used FTX. Centralized exchanges have immense responsibilities for safeguarding their users’ assets. This responsibility cannot be fulfilled by tweets or heavy investments in PR. As a whole industry, we face the biggest challenge of dealing with uncertainty while p ..read more

Dear VirgoCX users, 2022 has come to an end, closing one of the most challenging chapters on cryptocurrency’s history. Starting with major coins reaching absolute new heights, to the fall of FTX, we have grown to become vigilant about the custody of our assets and how platforms are handling them.  Yet, as we enter the new year of 2023, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the growth we have achieved this year, as Virgo is bracing headwinds and ready to tackle for a great year ahead. First and foremost, I am thrilled to announce that our user base has grown around 120% over the past yea ..read more

When storing cryptocurrency, there are a wide range of options to choose from. The most popular and common form, particularly for newer investors, are third party custodial storage services – including good old-fashioned exchanges. While it is hard not to recommend storing your digital valuables on exchanges, particularly when many of them employ rigorous layers of security and regular audits, the current landscape of the cryptocurrency industry might make you a little wary of keeping all of your eggs in one basket. For institutional investors whose portfolios may contain a significant amount ..read more

VirgoCX Updates Introducing our new… We are launching a new funding method to our platform VERY soon, so stay tuned for our announcement! Crypto Prices All prices are as of 4:00 PM (EST) on September 13, 2022. Check the live price of Bitcoin and other coins here. Start Trading Crypto News @The Guardian —Cryptocurrency Ethereum Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions by 99% with Upgrade. After the merge, the Ethereum proof-of-work network will switch to an energy-efficient proof-of-stake network which will result in reducing carbon emission by 99%. @Cryptonews —Global Professionals Increasingly ..read more

Utilizing VirgoCX Wealth can be a familiar experience for many – OTC Direct looks and functions like a traditional trading platform and offers many of the same features that a typical trading platform would offer. Along with being able to see real time pricing between some of the most in-demand trading pairs, you can trade just as quickly and easily as you would on the retail platform. With the platform’s new overhaul, users have access to an array of charting tools that empower trading decisions – to complement this, the update also brought the ability to place stop orders, alongside the alre ..read more

Futurist 2022 Blockchain Futurist Conference is taking place in Toronto from August 9 to 10 and we are an official platinum sponsor! You can catch our CEO Adam Cai and our marketing manager Nora Anwar speaking at Futurist and its Blockchain Bootcamp this year. So, what are you waiting for? Click here to use code VIRGOCX25 for 25% off your tickets. If you want to try your luck, keep an eye on your inbox for a giveaway next week! Plus, we’re holding a party to celebrate the conference’s launch. Join us at St. Regis Ballroom at 6:30 PM on August 8 for an evening of engaging speakers, great ..read more

It’s Official, VirgoCX is a Great Place to Work®! VirgoCX is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. We are committed to being a great workplace for all employees as they are the foundation of our company; to continue to achieve our ambitious ideas, we must value our remarkable Virgo team! VirgoCX CEO and founder Adam Cai st ..read more

Futurist 2022 VirgoCX Speaker Spotlight: Adam Cai – CEO & Founder (Aug 9 @ 3PM): Resolving the Biggest Issues in NFTs Nora Anwar – Marketing Manager (Aug 9 @ 10:35 AM): What Is an Exchange and How to Get Started Eager to gain new insight into these topics? Grab your Futurist pass for August 9-10! Use code VIRGOCX25 for a 25% discount.   P.S. We’ll be doing surprise giveaways at our booth on both days so don’t miss out. Work hard, play harder… so join our launch party!  You’re invited to the St. Regis hotel on August 8 for the official kick-off party t ..read more

VirgoCX Updates We recently listed three coins and launched our recurring buy feature! Log in to your account to check out what’s new and stay tuned for more recurring buy pairs in the near future. Just a reminder that our double referral program is also ending this Friday. Don’t miss out – grab all your friends! Crypto Prices All prices are as of 2:30 PM (EST) on June 15, 2022. Check the live price of Bitcoin and other coins here. Start Trading Crypto News @Cointelegraph — Mastercard to allow 2.9B cardholders to make direct NFT purchases. As the co ..read more