Crypto firms will need ‘sterile corridors’ on our watch, FCA warns December 7, 2022 The UK’s financial watchdog said today it will ensure crypto firms have “sterile corridors” between the different products and services they offer, as it assesses the wreckage of collapsed exchange FTX and prepares to bring the sector into its remit.
MultiversX now listed on Coinbase December 7, 2022 Mulitversx's native EGLD token is set to be listed on Coinbase - one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges.
Koinly lays off staff and prepares to close London office as ‘crypto winter’ bites December 7, 2022 Bosses at crypto tax reporting platform Koinly say they are already letting staff go and will be shutting down the London office in the new year.
Cowen Digital appoints London’s Taylor Cable to head up Europe and Asia December 6, 2022 Cowen Digital has appointed London-based Taylor Cable as managing director of the firm's European and Asian activities.
Data guru Vicky Byrom appointed Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Zumo December 6, 2022 Edinburgh-based crypto platform Zumo has brought in award-winning industry innovator Vicky Byrom as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
Crypto scammers hijack launch of heavy metal titan Metallica’s new album December 6, 2022 Crypto scammers hijacked the launch of heavy metal titans Metallica’s new album, the band warned fans. The US artist took to Instagram ahead of the launch of its 72 Seasons record and World Tour announcement. In a message to supporters, the musicians said with the launch “unfortunately the ugly side of social media made an [...]
Bob Diamond’s acquistion vehicle abandons merger with crypto firm Circle December 5, 2022 Bob Diamond’s acquisition vehicle has scrapped a deal to take cryptocurrency firm Circle public today as the sector is rocked by the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and a slump in prices.
Bitcoin could tumble to £4,100 next year, analysts warn December 5, 2022 Bitcoin could plunge by a further 70 per cent next year as investors scramble for safe havens like gold amid continued turmoil on the markets, analysts have warned.
Bankman-Fried admits meetings on Alameda’s finances prior to FTX collapse December 4, 2022 Sam Bankman-Fried has admitted he had more knowledge of the financial health of FTX’s sister trading Alameda Research than previously suggested, as the extent of the ties between the two collapsed firms emerges.
FTX collapse shows need for venture capital ‘correction’, says investment chief December 4, 2022 The collapse of FTX has underscored a “distortion” in the venture capital market and the need for a correction across the industry, the boss of a global investment body has said.