The cryptocurrency community says Bitstamp is among the top exchanges in the cryptocurrency market. Bitstamp has a trading volume that is consistently in or near the top 10 among all exchanges. Despite the 2015 attack, it has become an exchange using the best security practices today. Bitstamp announced that it has partnered with cryptocurrency-friendly Silvergate Bank to test leveraged transactions. On the other hand, Silvergate bank's friendly attitude towards cryptocurrency businesses is touted as an important step as it establishes partnerships with major cryptocurrency companies.