‘Zuck Bucks’: Facebook plots launch of digital coins and lending services April 7, 2022 Facebook owner Meta has renewed its crypto ambitions with plans to roll out virtual coins and lending services to app users.
Axie Infinity makers raise $150m to repay victims of massive crypto hack April 7, 2022 Sky Mavis, the company behind the popular Axie Infinity game, has raised $150m (£113m) from to repay the victims of a massive hack.
Auditchain’s AUDT token now supported on BitMart global exchange April 7, 2022 AUDT - the native token of decentralised accounting platform developer Auditchain Labs AG - has today gone live on global cryptocurrency exchange Bitmart.
Bored Ape owner loses NFTs worth $576,000 to scam April 6, 2022 The owner of a collection of highly prized Bored Ape and Mutant Ape NFTs has lost $576,000 (£440,000) worth of assets to a scam.
Crypto startup Blockchain.com launches Asset Management platform April 6, 2022 Blockchain.com has launched an asset management service to bring crypto products to professional and institutional investors.
Almost 90 per cent of the world’s Bitcoin ATMs are in the US April 6, 2022 The number of Bitcoin ATMs throughout the world has, this week, surpassed 37,000 - with some 87 per cent of the machines in the US.
Crypto startup Copper struggles to close $500m raise amid regulatory uncertainty April 6, 2022 Crypto custodian Copper is struggling to close a $500m funding round after failing to secure approval from the UK's financial watchdog.
Explainer: Why the Treasury is sold on the promise of stablecoins April 6, 2022 The UK was left reeling this week by the revelation that Rishi Sunak intends to turn the UK into a "global hub" for crypto assets.
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy snaps up another 4,167 Bitcoin – worth $190 million April 5, 2022 MicroStrategy has made another huge Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 4,167 BTC to add to its enormous crypto holding.
Industry welcomes plans to turn UK into global crypto hub April 4, 2022 The UK's crypto industry has welcomed the Treasury's plans to transform Britain into an international centre for digital assets.