Erik Finman, an early Bitcoin (BTC) adopter, has launched a crypto platform called CoinBits, which allows investors to passively invest in the flaghship cryptocurrency.
According to TechCrunch, Finman’s new app, CoinBits, intends to democratize access to cryptocurrency by allowing people from all walks of life to make small investments through commonly-used investment and savings strategies. These reportedly include roundups on transactions made via credit or debit card purchases.
The CoinBits app will also support conversion of fiat currency to bitcoin via regular transactions from users’ checking or savings accounts. While CoinBits has been designed to mainly benefit its users, Finman revealed that his own BTC holdings will also grow as more people use the small savings app.
No Commissions on Transactions, 98% of Bitcoins Stored Offline
As explained on CoinBits’ official website, users can invest small amounts such as $10, $25, $50, or $100 through the app’s web-based interface. The savings app also lets users adjust the risk level for their investments.
Notably, the CoinBits app does not charge transaction fees and 98% of users’ bitcoins are kept securely in cold storage (offline).
Explaining how investing in cryptocurrencies can be challenging for some people, due to their highly technical nature, Finman said:
Overall, investing in bitcoin is complicated and can feel almost impossible. CoinBits allows you to put that spare change in bitcoin. For example, if you spend $1.75 on French fries, that remaining 25 cents is invested automatically.
As noted on CoinBits’ website, the company handles withdrawals and users are charged a $0.50 fee for same-day processing. There’s also an option to download the transaction history associated with users’ accounts. This makes it easier for users to manage their finances and track how much they may have gained or lost on their bitcoin investments.
Crypto-Backed Lender Receives $25 Million in Deposits Two Weeks After Launch
As the crypto and blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, many new startups have been offering different products and services which allow users to earn passively on their digital asset holdings. In March 2019, BlockFi Lending LLC, a New York-based “secure non-bank lender” announced it had received $25 million in cryptocurrency deposits just two weeks after launching its crypto-backed loans packages.
BlockFi’s investment packages allow users to earn interest on their Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) investments.
