BoE Governor challenges Westminster dismissal of Britcoin January 19, 2022 The governor of the Bank of England has accused a Westminster committee of dismissing key arguments for the introduction of Britcoin.
Amber Group toasts ‘gold standard’ SOC 2 compliance success January 19, 2022 Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, announced today that it has successfully achieved the Service Organisation Control (SOC) 2 compliance.
Singapore crypto ATMs shut down amid regulatory clampdown January 19, 2022 Crypto ATMs in Singapore are being closed down as the city-state moves to curb digital asset advertising and public access.
Crypto markets maintain a steady course alongside the S&P 500 January 19, 2022 A flat week in the crypto markets goes on, as Bitcoin continues to consolidate within a narrow range of $41-43k.
FCA prepares to turn screws on crypto advertising January 19, 2022 The UK's financial watchdog has said it is preparing to toughen up advertising rules for high-risk investments including crypto.
BDO exec on Treasury clampdown on crypto advertising: ‘We all knew this day was coming’ January 19, 2022 The Treasury outlined plans yesterday to legislate to address misleading cryptoasset promotions. Adverts will be brought into line with other financial advertising, ensuring they are fair and clear, with the new rules designed to increase consumer protection. “This is the day promoters of cryptoassets have known was coming for a long time, commented Adam Soilleux, [...]
Could Bitcoin be powered by volcanoes? January 18, 2022 | City Talk One topic at the forefront of crypto conversions in 2021 has been energy consumption. Due to record blockchain growth, coupled with the copious amounts of electricity needed to mine bitcoin and other assets, the quest for more renewable energy sources has become a top priority for an industry looking to lower its carbon footprint. For [...]
Ex-BoE governor unconvinced of case for Britcoin January 18, 2022 Former Bank governor Mervyn King remains unconvinced of the case for Britcoin, a digital currency backed by the UK's central bank.
Industry experts welcome UK crackdown on crypto adverts January 18, 2022 Crypto companies and legal experts have welcomed news that the UK government will crackdown on advertisements for digital assets.
Crypto company BitMEX makes bid for one of Germany’s oldest banks January 18, 2022 Bitmex has announced plans to snap up Germany's 268-year-old Bankhaus von der Heydt to create a digital assets "powerhouse" in Europe.