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Bot Only Euro: la soluzione per accettare pagamenti in crypto senza impatti fiscali

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Young Platform presenta Bot Only Euro (BOE), un servizio innovativo pensato per le aziende che vogliono accettare pagamenti in criptovalute senza affrontare le complessità di gestione. Con BOE, le criptovalute ricevute vengono convertite automaticamente in euro, semplificando la contabilità e minimizzando i rischi legati alla volatilità.

La crescita dei pagamenti digitali e internazionali

L’Europa si conferma leader mondiale per il volume complessivo delle transazioni B2B digitali, trainata dall’adozione di tecnologie avanzate nei pagamenti internazionali. Tuttavia, i sistemi bancari tradizionali spesso non sono all’altezza delle esigenze di rapidità e costo.

Le blockchain per i pagamenti cross-border offrono un’alternativa straordinariamente conveniente, con costi fino a 5.000 volte inferiori rispetto ai metodi tradizionali e velocità fino a 432.000 volte superiore. L’uso delle stablecoin, valute digitali ancorate al valore di monete tradizionali come l’euro, garantisce inoltre stabilità e sicurezza, eliminando la volatilità delle criptovalute classiche.

Perché le stablecoin sono cruciali?

Le stablecoin si distinguono dalle altre criptovalute per la loro stabilità. Ad esempio, 1 USDC equivale sempre a 1 dollaro, mentre altre stablecoin replicano il valore dell’euro. Sono ideali per i pagamenti internazionali, rendendo le transazioni più economiche, veloci e trasparenti. Questo le rende perfette per:

  • Pagamenti transfrontalieri senza costi elevati o ritardi bancari.
  • Commerci internazionali, dove i tassi di cambio sfavorevoli possono essere un ostacolo.
  • Pagamenti in crypto per acquisti di NFT, royalty o servizi digitali.

Bot Only Euro: converti crypto in Euro in automatico

Accettare pagamenti in crypto rappresenta un’opportunità unica per aziende di ogni settore, soprattutto in ambiti come l’import-export, dove le criptovalute possono superare le inefficienze dei sistemi bancari tradizionali.

Il servizio BOE di Young Platform rende tutto questo più semplice:

  • Conversione automatica: ogni pagamento ricevuto in criptovalute viene convertito in euro al tasso di mercato in tempo reale.
  • Flessibilità: le aziende possono selezionare quali criptovalute convertire o mantenerle nel proprio wallet.
  • Stabilità fiscale: grazie alla conversione immediata, non si generano plusvalenze o minusvalenze, evitando così implicazioni fiscali aggiuntive.
  • Operatività semplificata: niente più operazioni manuali di vendita crypto.

Pagamenti Blockchain e velocità con i Layer 2

Grazie ai Layer 2, come Lightning Network, i pagamenti in blockchain diventano ancora più rapidi e scalabili. Questi sistemi sono ideali per:

  • Rimesse internazionali con costi minimi.
  • Pagamenti B2B cross-border, garantendo sicurezza e scalabilità.
  • Micro-pagamenti globali, dove la velocità è essenziale.

I pagamenti su blockchain garantiscono inoltre tracciabilità, trasparenza e un livello di sicurezza che supera i sistemi bancari tradizionali.

L’Importanza del BOE per le Aziende

Sono numerosi i business a cui è dedicato il Bot Only Euro, pensiamo solo all’import-export. Accettare Bitcoin e altre valute virtuali, infatti, può rendere più convenienti i commerci con l’estero. Se ad esempio un’azienda partner ha la sede in un paese extraeuropeo, in cui la valuta ha un tasso di cambio sconveniente, oppure il cui sistema bancario è poco efficiente, il pagamento su blockchain permette di aggirare questi ostacoli.

Le aziende che scelgono di accettare pagamenti in criptovalute possono trarre numerosi vantaggi:

  1. Accesso a un mercato in crescita: l’adozione delle crypto come metodo di pagamento è in continua espansione, spinta dalla domanda dei clienti.
  2. Efficienza nei pagamenti internazionali: superare i limiti dei circuiti bancari tradizionali, soprattutto in paesi con sistemi finanziari poco performanti.
  3. Supporto alle innovazioni del Web3: come gli NFT, che rappresentano una nuova frontiera di entrate e identità digitale.

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Il caso degli NFT

Nel 2020 è esploso il trend dei Non Fungible Token, oggetti digitali basati su blockchain che possono rappresentare opere d’arte, oggetti collezionabili o certificati. Così molti brand e artisti hanno iniziato a creare la propria collezione: dalle case di moda, ai cantanti, ai videogiochi, questi token sono diventati un must per la brand identity dei marchi.

Gli NFT nella maggior parte dei casi vengono acquistati con criptovalute, che vanno all’autore, ossia in questo caso all’azienda o all’artista. Inoltre, possono generare royalty, in quanto garantiscono il diritto d’autore su blockchain e il relativo compenso per l’utilizzo dell’opera.

Di conseguenza, qualunque società che abbia emesso uno o più NFT, potrebbe ricevere pagamenti ed entrate in criptovalute.

Come attivare il Bot Only Euro?

Attivare il servizio BOE è semplice. Per iniziare, è necessario aprire un Account Business su Young Platform, che permette alle aziende di:

  • Ricevere criptovalute direttamente nel wallet aziendale.
  • Convertirle automaticamente in euro, semplificando la gestione della liquidità.

Per ricevere pagamenti in criptovalute sull’account Young Platform, qualunque società può semplicemente condividere il suo indirizzo del wallet al cliente. 

Contatta il team dedicato ai servizi per le imprese per scoprire tutti i vantaggi e attivare Bot Only Euro. Scrivi a [email protected] e inizia subito a trasformare i pagamenti in crypto in un’opportunità per il tuo business!

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International B2B Payments: how to reduce costs and time for cross-border transfers with Blockchain

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Blockchain payments are up to 5,000 times cheaper and 432,000 times faster than traditional bank transfers, revolutionising international transactions.

International B2B payments are undergoing a profound digital transformation driven by businesses of all sizes increasing adoption of innovative technologies. In 2023, the total volume of these transactions reached $39.3 trillion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% between 2023 and 2028.

According to a survey by the Capgemini Research Institute, Europe remains the global leader in total digital B2B transaction volume, while the Asia-Pacific region significantly contributes to the sector’s international expansion. This growth is closely tied to the rise of B2B online marketplaces, which surpassed 750 platforms worldwide in 2023 and are expected to reach 1,000 by 2025. By 2030, these marketplaces’ gross merchandise value (GMV) could hit $26 trillion.

While globalisation initially drove growth in the B2B payments sector, the real breakthrough has occurred in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. The surge in digital transactions has pushed many businesses towards B2B e-commerce, fundamentally reshaping the commercial landscape.

The meaning of B2B

B2B (business-to-business) refers to transactions, relationships, or commercial exchanges between two businesses rather than between a business and an end consumer. This model is widely adopted across various industries, including wholesale trade, professional services, and digital B2B platforms.

In essence, B2B encompasses direct interactions between businesses, focusing on providing products, services, or solutions that support business operations and growth.

Use cases for international B2B payments.

Businesses frequently need to make cross-border payments in a range of scenarios, including:

  • B2B E-commerce
  • Import and export activities
  • Software subscriptions (SaaS)
  • Salaries for international employees
  • Corporate trading and investment
  • Repatriation of funds and treasury flows (for multinational corporations)

However, traditional payment methods face significant challenges in costs and processing times, which can directly impact cash flow and business growth.

FinTech Innovation and Blockchain

In response to these challenges, FinTech companies, such as Young Platform, are driving advancements in instant payment technology. This is particularly critical given that only 13% of European banks have robust infrastructure to support fast payments.

Collaboration with FinTech providers enables businesses and banks to accelerate processes across several market segments:

  • B2B (Business to Business): Transactions between businesses.
  • B2C (Business to Consumer): Payments from firms to consumers.
  • C2B (Consumer to Business): Payments from consumers to businesses.
  • P2P (Peer to Peer): Direct transfers between individuals.

According to a survey conducted by Capgemini Research Institute, 21% of banks interviewed globally prefer to collaborate with existing FinTech companies to leverage their expertise and technology. Relying on external solutions instead of developing internal systems reduces costs and time to market, enabling the development of scalable solutions for a wide variety of targets.

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Costs are a critical issue in international payments

High costs of traditional methods

Traditional payment methods, such as international bank transfers, credit card networks, and wire transfers (SWIFT or SEPA), continue to incur significant costs, directly impacting the affordability and efficiency of cross-border transactions.

  • High Fees: Credit card transactions cost between 2% and 4% for international payments, while bank transfers often include hidden fees due to the complexity of global networks.
  • Currency Conversion Costs: Exchange rate fees and currency volatility can significantly increase final costs.
  • Nostro/Vostro Accounts: Some banks use separate foreign currency accounts with high operational costs, passing the burden onto customers.

According to the Remittance Prices Worldwide report by the World Bank:

  • The average cost of remittances in G8 countries is 5.87%.
  • In G20 countries, this rises to 6.47%.
  • Regions like Europe and Central Asia (ECA) saw significant increases in 2024, with costs rising from 6.66% in 2023 to 7.39% in 2024.

Blockchain: a more cost-effective alternative

In contrast, blockchain payments offer significantly lower costs. Depending on the blockchain network used, fees for international transactions can be drastically reduced:

  • Ethereum: $6.42 per transaction, competitive compared to traditional methods.
  • Solana: $0.007 per transaction, one of the fastest and most affordable solutions.
  • Polygon PoS: $0.02 per transaction, ideal for micro-payments.
  • Avalanche C-Chain: $0.16 per transaction.
  • Base: $0.21 per transaction.
  • Arbitrum: $0.25 per transaction.
  • Optimism: $0.28 per transaction.

Blockchain technology introduced by digital and FinTech services is becoming an increasingly attractive option for reducing international transfer costs and improving transaction efficiency.

Slow Settlement Times

Traditional payment methods often suffer from lengthy settlement times, causing delays in fund availability:

  • Automated Clearing House (ACH): 1-3 business days.
  • International wire transfers: 1-5 business days.
  • Debit/credit card payments: 1-3 business days.
  • Paper cheques: 2-5 business days (plus potential postal delays).

In contrast, blockchain payments offer much faster processing times:

Poor User Experience and lack of traceability

International payments face numerous challenges regarding transparency and security, which can slow operations and increase risks, especially for small businesses that are often less equipped to address these issues.

  • Fragmented Regulations: Each country has its own rules, making compliance difficult and creating inefficiencies in traditional payment systems.
  • Limited Visibility: Traditional methods often provide a poor user experience and need more transaction traceability, complicating operation monitoring.

Fraud risks and security in International Payments

International payments are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks and fraud attempts, especially when using outdated systems. The slowness of traditional payment methods increases the likelihood of fraudulent interventions.

In contrast, blockchain networks offer a solution to these challenges by providing:

  • Enhanced Speed: Faster transactions reduce the time window for potential fraud.
  • Improved Traceability: Every transaction is recorded on a public, immutable ledger, ensuring complete visibility and security.
  • Higher Security Standards: Advanced encryption and decentralised structures make blockchain payments far less susceptible to cyber threats.

How new technologies benefit businesses

Adopting advanced technologies for international payments provides three key advantages for businesses:

  1. Market Expansion: More efficient payments facilitate access to foreign markets and enhance global trade opportunities.
  2. Process Automation: Automation reduces errors, accelerates transaction processing, and strengthens fraud prevention mechanisms.
  3. Greater Transparency: Companies gain better visibility over costs, processing times, and exchange rates, allowing for more accurate financial planning.

Blockchain and Its Impact on B2B Payments

The blockchain is transforming international B2B payments, offering a unique combination of speed, transparency, security, and reduced costs, making it one of the most promising technologies in the global financial sector.

Advantages of Blockchain

Blockchain enables transactions with distinctive benefits:

  • Fast and Cost-Effective: Payments made on the blockchain can be up to 5,000 times cheaper than traditional methods like bank transfers and up to 432,000 times faster, particularly for cross-border transfers.
  • Traceable: Every transaction is recorded on an immutable public ledger, ensuring transparency and ease of monitoring.
  • Secure: Using stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) eliminates the volatility risks of traditional cryptocurrencies, as these are pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies like the US dollar or euro.
  • Regulated: Stablecoins like USDC already comply with international regulations, including the EU’s MiCAR framework.

Stablecoins: A Solution for International Payments

A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value over time. It is typically pegged to a reference asset such as a fiat currency (e.g., the US dollar or euro), a commodity (e.g., gold), or a basket of assets. This type of cryptocurrency combines the stability of traditional currencies with blockchain technology, enabling fast, cost-effective, and transparent transactions. Stablecoins are used in international payments, protection against cryptocurrency volatility, and as a bridge between traditional and digital financial systems.

For example, the USD Coin (USDC) is pegged 1:1 to the dollar. This means that 1 USDC always equals 1 US dollar.

Layer 2: the next frontier in payments

The term Layer 2 refers to technological solutions that operate on top of a primary blockchain (called Layer 1, such as Ethereum or Bitcoin) to improve scalability, reduce transaction costs, and increase processing speed. These solutions offload some operations from the main blockchain by executing them off-chain while still ensuring security and decentralization. Layer 2 solutions are essential for addressing the network limitations of Layer 1 blockchains, such as congestion issues. Many of them support stablecoins, which, as mentioned, are well-suited for payments due to their stable value. Additionally, with ultra-low transaction costs, they are ideal as a payment system.

Examples of Blockchain Applications

Leading companies are embracing blockchain-based solutions:

  • Visa B2B Connect: Utilises blockchain for bank-to-bank transactions without requiring cards.
  • Mastercard Send: Provides instant payments via a private blockchain.
  • Stripe and USDC: Enables payments with regulated stablecoins like USD Coin, ensuring compliance and security.

Innovative platforms like Young Platform support businesses adopting blockchain for international payments, offering simple, efficient, and customisable tools to improve global payment processes.

Simplify Your International Payments

To learn how blockchain can optimise your company’s international payments, contact the Young Platform team at [email protected].

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Stamp duty on cryptocurrencies 2024

Stamp duty on cryptocurrencies 2024

Following the new Budget Law 2023, stamp duty was introduced on Young Platform.

Young Platform has updated its Terms and Conditions, introducing new rules regarding stamp duty for its users. This update has been introduced in compliance with the Italian Budget Law 2023, particularly with circular number 30/E of the Agenzia delle Entrate having as its subject “Tax treatment of crypto-assets. Article 1, paragraphs 126 to 147, of Law No. 197 of 29 December 2022′.

As an ‘other financial operator’, Young Platform must charge stamp duty to its users for anti-money laundering regulations and tax monitoring obligations (Article 1(1) of DL 167/1990).

This tax is equal to 0.2 per cent of the value of the cryptocurrencies held by the user on 31 December of the taxable year. Let’s look at stamp duty, who is responsible for paying it, and how it can be paid.

1. Definition of Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is an indirect tax that applies to certain economic transactions as a sign of the taxpayer’s financial capacity. In practice, this tax affects transactions that indicate a specific economic availability, such as the transfer or consumption of goods and services and financial instruments. Until 2022, cryptocurrencies were exempt from this type of tax. However, with the introduction of Act No. 197 of 27 December 2022, the situation changed: now, those who own cryptocurrencies have to pay stamp duty.

2. Who is liable to pay Stamp Duty

Regardless of their tax residence, all cryptocurrency holders are now subject to the stamp duty obligation. This obligation applies irrespective of the exchange used to hold one’s cryptocurrencies.  

3. Calculation of the tax base

The taxable base for stamp duty is 0.2% of the value of cryptocurrency assets held at the end of each calendar year. It is, therefore, calculated by multiplying the value of cryptocurrencies held on 31 December of the relevant year by the 0.2% rate. If the computed tax is less than 1 euro, the applicable tax will still equal this amount (1 euro) under Article 3, paragraph 3 Presidential Decree 642/72. 

It is reported in section 3.7.3 of the Revenue Agency’s circular that explains how the tax value is calculated:

The tax base consists of the value corresponding to the value of the crypto-assets at the end of each calendar year, as recorded by the exchange platform where the purchase thereof was made. Should it not be possible to ascertain the value on the 31st of December of the reference year from the platform where the crypto-asset was originally purchased, such value may be ascertained from a similar platform where the same crypto-assets are tradeable or from specialised sites in the detection of their market values. In the absence of the aforementioned value, reference should be made to the purchase cost of the crypto-assets. If the crypto-assets are no longer held as of the date of the 31st of December, reference should be made to the value ascertained at the end of the holding period. As provided by paragraph 19 of article 19 of the decree law no. 201 of 2011, the tax is due in proportion to the days of holding and the share of ownership in the case of jointly held crypto assets.

4. How much do I have to pay for the tax?

The tax is calculated automatically by the platform. You can find the details under ‘Profile’ > ‘Payments and Gift Cards’ > ‘Stamp Duty’. 

5. By when must stamp duty be paid?

On Young Platform, the balance must be paid by 1 April of the year following the end of the tax period, i.e. by 1 April 2024 for the tax relating to 2023.

6. How is stamp duty paid?

In the specific case of Young Platform, the stamp duty will be automatically calculated and deducted from the user’s Euro Wallet as of 21/02/2024 against adequate liquidity to meet the relevant tax liability. 

Consequently, for all users who, as of 21 February 2024, did not have enough liquidity in the Euro Wallet of their Young Platform account, the charge will be made at the first useful transaction. It will be sufficient to deposit into your account via one of the following payment methods:

  • Credit, debit or prepaid card.
  • Bank transfer.
  • Converting cryptocurrencies into fiat currency.

7. Where can I find details of the tax payment?

In the Euro Wallet section, under ‘History’, there will be an entry ‘Stamp Duty’. By clicking on it, it will be possible to view the details of the transaction:

  • Transaction ID
  • Reasons under “Notes” 
  • Date of execution
  • Status

8. How often does one have to pay stamp duty? 

Stamp duty must be paid annually, due by April. The amount to be paid is based on the value of cryptocurrencies held on 31 December of the previous tax year.

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Everything you need to know on Ripple, XRP and the SEC

According to European legislation, Ripple is compliant. Therefore Young Platform will not be removing XRP

The Enquiry

On 22 December, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, the company behind the cryptocurrency XRP. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is the federal agency that oversees the US stock exchange. The SEC is investigating the relationship between Ripple Labs and XRP, alleging that the latter is actually a security token.

The SEC alleges that the founders launched the XRP currency by selling it as a share of the Ripple company, without registering it as such. The ICO launched by XRP raised more than $1.3 billion from investors all around the world. Therefore, the lawsuit centres on the fact that the SEC holds Ripple Labs responsible for failing to register its offering as an investment contract for investors. Ripple promptly responded to the lawsuit, anticipating the SEC’s official charges on Twitter.

XRP will stay on Young Platform

The debate has led to the major US-based exchanges delisting or planning to delist XRP.

However, according to European legislation, Ripple is compliant. Therefore Young, like other European exchanges, will not be removing XRP from the Young Platform and Young Platform Pro exchanges at this time. This is because we want to avoid harming our users and give them the ability, in accordance with current European regulations, to continue to sell, buy or trade their XRP.

The future of XRP on Young Platform

Should the company’s main liquidity providers remove Ripple from their offerings, it is likely that Young will also be forced to delist XRP. Should this happen, our customers’ funds will still be protected by allowing them to be converted to fiat or sent to external wallets prior to removal. Again, users will be notified well in advance to allow them to better plan and manage their XRP funds.

Young will continue to follow the debate closely and keep its users updated.

XRP recorded a 55% growth in the last 24 hours.

Read more about Ripple and XRP in our dedicated Academy article.

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DeFi lands on Young Platform Pro!

Discover the DeFi tokens on Young Platform Pro: decentralised finance is an alternative

Young is always happy to bring its users new mission-oriented projects, that’s why from today many DeFi tokens will be supported on Young Platform Pro. Trading and custody are now available for these seven tokens, which are completely new to our ecosystem: Uniswap (UNI), Curve (CRV), Synthetix (SNX), Chainlink (LINK), Augur (REP), Gnosis (GNO) and Kyber (KNC).

We are firmly convinced that the greatest power of the blockchain lies in its decentralised nature. That is why DeFi, i.e. Decentralised Finance has all the resources to institutionalise the world of cryptocurrency, representing an increasingly powerful alternative to traditional banking services.

Uniswap (UNI)

Uniswap is a decentralised exchange, known for facilitating automated DeFi token trading. UNI is the governance token of the network and is an ERC-20 token. As a governance token, it is used to make decisions and authorise transactions on the Uniswap network.

Curve (CRV)

Curve is a decentralised exchange for stablecoins, governed by a DAO, i.e. a decentralised organisation. The native token of the Curve ecosystem is the Curve DAO token (CRV). Launched in January 2020, Curve experienced significant growth in the second half of 2020.

Synthetix  (SNX)

Synthetix is an Ethereum blockchain-based protocol that allows users to bet on various external assets by trading and issuing synthetic assets in a process known as “collateralisation”.
Each of these assets is an ERC-20 token that reflects the price of external assets such as, for example, the dollar price. These assets are created by staking the network token, the Synthetix Network Token (SNX).

Chainlink (LINK)

Chainlink is a decentralised network that connects smart contracts with the outside world through “oracles”, external data providers. LINK, the token operating on the network based on the Ethereum blockchain, is the top DeFi token by market capitalisation. Chainlink is also available on Young Platform.

Augur (REP)

Augur is a betting platform based on the Ethereum blockchain which, through the use of its own token, the REP, allows you to create and participate in prediction markets. If the prediction made is correct you win REP, otherwise, you lose them.

Gnosis (GNO)

Gnosis is a prediction market used to gather forecasts from experts and people around the world to help anticipate future events. Gnosis is based on two tokens: OWL and GNO. GNO is an ERC-20 token that is obtained as a reward for a correct prediction.

Kyber Network (KNC)

Kyber is the most widely used liquidity protocol in the DeFi world that can be integrated into any application to allow the exchange of tokens without the need for an intermediary. Kyber Network Crystals (KNC) is the ERC-20 utility token of the network. KNC owners can stake their tokens on KyberDAO and vote on various proposals concerning the development and operation of the network and receive a reward in ETH.

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Young announces the new partnership with MakerDAO!

Dai in Young Platform exchange: the most adoptded decentralized stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to cooperate with MakerDAO to push comprehension and mass adoption of DeFi: we will educate the Italian audience about Maker’s stablecoin Dai through Young Academy and Stepdrop. Later on, we are also planning the integration of Dai in the Young ecosystem.

MakerDAO is one of the most innovative projects in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) movement – a catch-all term for financial tools and services that don’t rely on centralized parties to coordinate and control access.

MakerDAO issues Dai, the world’s first unbiased currency and leading decentralized stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain. Dai eliminates volatility through an autonomous system of smart contracts specifically designed to respond to market dynamics. Since its launch in 2017, Dai has successfully maintained a soft peg to the US Dollar (1 DAI ≃ 1$).

Price volatility is a major barrier for a massive amount of “everyday” users to continuously use blockchain applications. With a presence on numerous cryptocurrency exchanges, multiple partnerships with global companies, and agreements with organizations serving non-government agencies, Dai is right now the main and most adopted decentralized stablecoin on the market to solve this pain point and can therefore open the way to new scenarios.

We are very excited to start our journey in DeFi together with Maker since we believe DeFi has become one of the main trends in the crypto space with its huge potential of democratizing the financial system.

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Cryptocurrency, capital increase for the Italian exchange Young Platform

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Only 5 months after the launch of its exchange, Young Platform has opened a capital increase and appointed a Board of Directors

Young Platform announces the opening of a new capital increase and the appointment of the Board of Directors, despite the difficult moment due to the COVID-19 emergency. 

Only 5 months after the launch of the Young Platform exchange, the company, based in Turin and with an office in London, has recorded a significant growth both in terms of registered users and volumes transacted, in a market such as that of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, which seems to be reacting positively to the current financial crisis. 

“In this challenging worldwide economic situation we decided not to stop but to react by announcing two important new operations”, says Andrea Ferrero CEO & Co-Founder of Young. “We have in fact opened a capital increase involving a number of highly prestigious Italian and international investors and appointed a Board of Directors whose objective is to institutionalize the company and give more and more credibility to our sector”, concludes Ferrero. 

In addition to Ferrero himself, the new Board of Directors is composed of Mariano Giovanni Carozzi and Alberto Bertagnolio Licio, formerly Young’s CFO. 

Carozzi has decades of experience in the banking world (first in Banca Sella and then in Banca Profilo) and for several years he has been personally involved in the evolution of the Italian fintech world (having founded Prestiamoci and having been Chairman of Tinaba). 

“I decided to embrace the project because I strongly believe in its team and in the further growth of this sector, a growth which we will witness in the coming years and of which Young will be the absolute protagonist”, says Carozzi. 

The company has also identified in the law firm “Gitti and Partners” (specifically in Prof. Gregorio Gitti) and in the notary Remo Maria Morone the professional figures who will guide it in the coming months in a path with the ultimate goal of making Young Platform the first fully regulated Italian exchange of cryptocurrency. 

This path began a few months ago with a collaboration agreement on Anti-Money Laundering with Netech and with the subsequent inclusion within the company structure of Mr Ettore Valsecchi as AML Manager (who has thirty years of experience in the sector and who collaborates on these issues with the most important Italian financial institutions) and with the appointment of Mr Alessandro Perillo as Internal AML Manager. 

“Over the last few difficult weeks, Young Platform has also entered into new partnerships with some of the most important international companies in the blockchain world, which will be announced shortly, and was supported by Helperbit in a cryptocurrency fundraising campaign for the Italian Red Cross, thus confirming that the crypto ecosystem at international level is in turmoil and more alive than ever,” says Diego D’Aquilio, CMO & Head of International Expansion of Young Platform.

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How Bitcoin community helps Italy during coronavirus emergency

Looking at the fundraising campaign powered by Croce Rossa and Young Platform: Bitcoin are a powerful tool to deliver fast economical aid during calamities,

On April 6th the second level Advanced Medical Post for pre-triage was set up in Castel Gandolfo by the Italian Red Cross – Colli Albani Committee. The AMP was purchased using the bitcoin donations raised thanks to the Helperbit platform and with the support of Young and Blockchain Education Network Italy, and in a short time, it was delivered and deployed.

On March 12th, Colli Albani Committee launched a bitcoin fundraising campaign focused on the COVID-19 emergency in Italy. This was the first initiative in the cryptocurrency sector and this led to media attention and international visibility. The first target of € 10,000 in BTC was achieved in just three days; it was possible to quickly exchange the raised money in Euro and purchase the material needed to build the AMP, which is already functioning at the time of writing. The fees of the procedures, from the initial donations to the purchase, are worth 0.55%.

The campaign is still running and the second target of € 25,000 in BTC is almost reached.

Bruno Pietrosanti, President at Colli Albani Committee, said: “With great pleasure, we reached the first main milestone of our fundraising. We are happy to have turned the received donations into a tangible aid and we are excited to have received so much help from the Bitcoin community.”

Guido Baroncini Turricchia, CEO at Helperbit, commented: “When Colli Albani Committee sent me photos of the tent, a gift granted by the solidarity of the Bitcoin community, I was excited. The efforts of Helperbit, jointly with Bitcoin donors, are now saving lives and helping to protect first responders on the front line. Those people, that in the silence of their home donated to the project, must be proud to be part of this charitable initiative. Bitcoin confirmed to be a powerful tool, a technology that allows to deliver direct and fast international aid during calamities, increasing also the transparency level. ”

Fundraising project created by Colli Albani

The Italian Red Cross – the Colli Albani team during the set-up at Castel Gandolfo
The QR code, which shows the Bitcoin address managed by the Albani Colli Committee
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Young Platform supports the first italian capital increase in bitcoin and ether

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Bitcoin and ether held on Young Platform in the first italian capital increase in cryptocurrency.

Young Platform backed BAI.G. Research Center Impresa Sociale S.r.l. in the first capital increase in cash and cryptocurrencies, the only one of its kind in Italy. 

BAI.G deliberated that part of the increase could be carried out through the sale of credits backed by a certain amount of bitcoin and ether held on Young Platform, chosen as a partner and guarantee for this operation.

“We are honoured to have been chosen by BAI.G. for this operation, which represents a milestone in Italy”, says Andrea Ferrero, CEO & Co-Founder of Young Platform.

The operation, unique in its kind, stands out in at least two aspects.

  1. For the first time, an asset has been conferred in the form of the native cryptocurrency of the blockchain Ethereum, ether (ETH), in addition to bitcoin (BTC). It is, therefore, the first multi-crypto-currency corporate operation.
  2. The second is the very nature of the conferment of credits by the clients towards a wallet provider, i.e. that it consists of two distinct cryptocurrencies.

The choice fell on the two cryptocurrencies with the greatest diffusion in the world and a national wallet provider such as Young Platform was chosen to act as custodian, guaranteeing, as long as it holds these cryptocurrencies are held by it, a point of reference for Italian jurisdiction in the case of provisions issued by the national authorities.

Precisely for these reasons and with the intention of establishing the best practice, BAI. G will keep its crypto-assets or cryptocurrencies in the care of third parties such as Young for the entire duration of its existence. 

This operation, therefore, represents a further step forward in the process of adapting the national legal system to the challenges presented by cryptocurrencies and, in general, by the blockchain.  Moreover, the intervention of an Italian exchange such as Young Platform, increases the security level of the operation, not only for the social creditors, but also for the national authorities.

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