Alpaca Crypto to Introduce New Coins, Extended USDC Pairs and Upgraded ERC-20 Token Service

Alpaca Crypto is thrilled to share exciting news with our valued traders and partners! ?Starting from 9 am EST on Friday, August 18th, we will be rolling out support for new cryptocurrencies, expanding our USDC pair support, and facilitating deposits and withdrawals for all supported Ethereum (ERC-20) based tokens.

New Cryptocurrencies Joining the Alpaca Crypto Ecosystem

We will be introducing new coins into our platform, with the aim of further enriching you and your end-users crypto trading experience. Here are the new cryptocurrencies that will be supported:

  • Curve Token (CRV)
  • Polkadot (DOT)
  • USD Coin (USDC)
  • Tezos (XTZ)

Enhanced Support for USDC Coin Pairs

But that's not all – we are thrilled to announce that we are embarking on a substantial expansion of our USDC pairs support. Get ready, because an array of exciting USDC pairings, including BTC/USDC, ETH/USDC, CRV/USDC, and numerous other combinations, will now be readily available to our esteemed crypto traders and partners.

Starting from August 18th, the following USDC coin pairs will be fully supported:USDC pairs (AAVE, AVAX, BAT, BCH, BTC, CRV, DOT, ETH, GRT, LINK, LTC, MKR, SHIB, UNI, XTZ)

Deposits and Withdrawals for All ERC-20 Tokens

Continuing our commitment to enhancing our customers' crypto experience, we're excited to unveil an expansion of our crypto wallet services. We will facilitate seamless deposits and withdrawals for all Ethereum (ERC-20) based tokens.

ATTENTION: It's important to note that in the spirit of transparency, we want to inform you about an upcoming change. To maintain a sustainable and thriving crypto ecosystem, we will be implementing an assessed withdrawal fee of 0.5% (50 basis points) for corresponding asset withdrawals. While this adjustment is notable, it is a necessary step to ensure the continued strength of our crypto environment.

Conclusion

At Alpaca we are driven by innovation, guided by transparency, and dedicated to enhancing your crypto journey. Stay tuned for these exciting offerings rolling out Friday, August 18th at 9 am EST.

For more details regarding the newly wallet supported tokens, withdrawal fees, and minimum amounts allowed, Alpaca crypto traders and partners can refer to the updated Crypto Wallets FAQs and documentation.

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Cryptocurrency services are made available by Alpaca Crypto, a FinCEN registered money services business (NMLS # 2160858), and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AlpacaDB, Inc. Alpaca Crypto is not a member of SIPC or FINRA. Cryptocurrencies are not stocks and your cryptocurrency investments are not protected by either FDIC or SIPC. Please see the Disclosure Library for more information.

This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, or advice to buy or sell cryptocurrencies, or open a cryptocurrency account in any jurisdiction where Alpaca Crypto is not registered or licensed, as applicable.

Cryptocurrency is highly speculative in nature, involves a high degree of risks, such as volatile market price swings, market manipulation, flash crashes, and cybersecurity risks. Cryptocurrency is not regulated or is lightly regulated in most countries. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large, immediate and permanent loss of financial value. You should have appropriate knowledge and experience before engaging in cryptocurrency trading. For additional information, please click here.

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