Bitcoin Doesn’t Use Enough Energy March 31, 2022 | City Talk Controversial? Maybe, maybe not. Bitcoin energy usage is often attacked by the media, environmental activists, politicians, traditional finance and competitors with an agenda. But why does it get so commonly attacked? If we put agendas aside, the most obvious reason is how transparent Bitcoin is – one of the selling points of Bitcoin becomes an [...]
EU watchdog labels crypto a financial stability risk as it mulls new rules March 31, 2022 The European Union is mulling rules to limit the exposure of banks to financial risk amid concern crypto is a threat to the economy.
Crypto firm raises $135m in round led by FTX Ventures, Sequoia and A16z March 31, 2022 Layerzero Labs has closed a bumper $135m funding round led by crypto investment heavyweights FTX Ventures, Sequoia and A16z.
Crypto grandee Stani Kulechov dubs traditional finance ‘clunky’ and ‘boring’ March 30, 2022 The founder of crypto start up Aave has called out the world of traditional finance for being "super cocky" and "boring."
Hackers pilfer $600m from Ronin Network in massive crypto attack March 30, 2022 Hackers have stolen almost $600m from a blockchain network connected to the Axie Infinity online game in one of the largest crypto attacks ever.
FCA spares UK crypto firms from ejection by waiving key deadline March 30, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has relented on a requirement for crypto asset firms in the UK to attain approval by 31 March.
Citi crypto lead lifts lid on ‘active’ digital asset strategy March 30, 2022 A digital asset grandee at Citi Group has revealed fresh details about the bank's "active" involvement in the crypto sector.
Crypto start ups are luring top talent from traditional finance, says Nasdaq March 30, 2022 Crypto start ups are giving traditional financial institutions a run for their money when it comes to attracting top talent.
Blockchain firms boosted by wave of venture capital funding March 29, 2022 Venture capital funding has been pouring into the blockchain industry in 2022 through a flurry of high value deals, fresh data has revealed.
Green activists and crypto diehards call for changes to Bitcoin’s code March 29, 2022 Bitcoin is under attack for its environmental impact with green activists joining forces with crypto die hards as part of a new campaign.