Crypto exchange Bitmart loses estimated $196m in massive DeFi hack December 5, 2021 Trading platform Bitmart has become the latest trading platform to fall victim of a large scale DeFi hack losing an estimated $196 of funds.
Crypto crash observers point the finger of blame at Omicron Covid-19 variant December 4, 2021 The sudden fall in the value of cryptocurrencies over the last 48 hours is being driven by global fears surrounding the Omicron variant, industry observers say.
Police arrest 59 suspects in $3.8bn Vietnamese crypto gambling ring December 3, 2021 Detectives in Vietnam say they have smashed the country's biggest ever crypto gambling ring, arresting 59 suspects.
BitcoinPoint becomes UK’s first FCA registered crypto asset firm with ATM cash-out facility December 3, 2021 London-based fintech firm BitcoinPoint has secured approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), obtaining a Registered Cryptoasset Firm Licence
Are we beginning to see the first signs of maturity in the value of Bitcoin? December 3, 2021 If Bitcoin price is your metric, it’s been a quiet week with Bitcoin holding steady in the $56,000 - $58,000 range, says Jason Deane.
Diplo, DJ Khaled and Martin Garrix snap up Bored Ape NFTs December 3, 2021 A string of celebrities have joined the trend and this week picked up Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.
Volume being turned up on cryptocurrency regulation talk December 3, 2021 Wall Street’s top financial regulator is ramping up the rhetoric that regulation of US-based crypto exchanges is coming, says Nigel Green.
Human rights group tell the EU to ban Israeli NSO spyware December 3, 2021 Human rights organisations have called on the European Union to impose global sanctions on NSO Group and take “every action” to prohibit the company’s surveillance technology.
Facebook ends long-standing crypto ad ban December 3, 2021 A turbulent start to the week for Bitcoin continues, with the leading cryptocurrency bouncing between $56,000 and $59,000 for the last two days as global financial markets continue to look uncertain in the face of the Omicron variant. Will we see a more significant move before the week is out? It seems to be a [...]
Wickes lifts profit forecast to £83m beating analyst expectations December 3, 2021 Wickes has announced it expects fully year profits to reach £83m beating the upper range of analyst forecasts at just £75m.