IMF warns crypto is destabilising emerging economies January 31, 2022 An IMF official has warned that crypto's price volatility is "destabilising" capital flows in emerging markets while its use as currency poses "acute risks."
Gibraltar Stock Exchange on track to become crypto trading hub January 28, 2022 Gibraltar could play host to the world's first hybrid stock exchange which allows traders to buy securities using crypto.
Exclusive: Fireblocks valuation climbs to $8bn in $550m funding round January 27, 2022 Digital asset custodian Fireblocks has scored a bumper $8bn valuation following a $550m series E funding round.
Coinme hires former FBI agent to keep up with ‘rapidly evolving’ regulation January 27, 2022 Cryptocurrency exchange Coinme has hired a former FBI special agent as its first in-house lawyer, in a bid to keep on top of the “rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape” facing the crypto industry. The Seattle-based crypto exchange said it had brought in veteran counter-fraud expert Tom Davis to serve as its first general counsel. Coinme [...]
Young investors plan to go all in on crypto despite crash fears January 27, 2022 Young investors plan to pour more of their savings into digital assets this year despite worries about a crypto market crash. Approximately 56 per cent of investors between the ages of 18 and 34 have plans to increase their holdings in digital assets in 2022 despite many expressing concern about a crypto market crash, according [...]
Onramper secures $6m seed funding to bridge gap between fiat and crypto January 26, 2022 Onramper - a fiat-to-crypto gateway aggregator - has raised $6m in seed funding, led by EQT Ventures.
Ripple hits $15bn valuation amid share buyback January 26, 2022 Distributed ledger technology company Ripple has hit a $15bn valuation after it bought back shares from Series C fundraisers.
Crypto markets continue to recover, although low volumes cast shadow January 26, 2022 The crypto markets continue to show signs of recovery this week, with Bitcoin currently changing hands at just below $38k.
Conservation NFTs to help fund wildlife protection efforts January 26, 2022 A British nature channel plans to harness the power of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to protect endangered animals and their habitats.
Abrdn and Citi consider offering investors tokenized stakes in buildings January 25, 2022 Abrdn is reportedly partnering with Citi to allow investors to purchase digital tokens in funds, buildings and infrastructure assets.