Bitcoin breaks $50,000 barrier after over two years February 13, 2024 Bitcoin has surged past the $50,000 mark, marking its highest level since 2021. This surge highlights a significant shift in investor interest, largely attributed to the introduction of mainstream bitcoin investment funds.
George Osborne joins Coinbase as crypto giant plots global expansion January 31, 2024 Former Chancellor George Osborne has joined Coinbase’s global advisory council, the firm announced today, as the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange eyes up international expansion.
Cryptocurrency chaos: Bitcoin’s wild ride on fake SEC greenlight for ETFs January 10, 2024 Cryptocurrency markets experienced a rollercoaster ride following a false announcement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official social media account, X.
Revolut to suspend crypto trading for UK business customers as City regulator prepares new rules December 18, 2023 Fintech Revolut is set to pause some of its cryptocurrency services in the UK to adjust to new marketing rules from the City regulator.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s $1bn Binance lawsuit is a warning to sports stars and celebrities December 2, 2023 Kim Kardashian settled out of court in a similar case involving a cryptocurrency.
Bim Afolami: What does the Square Mile make of their new City minister? November 22, 2023 City grandees have urged new minister Bim Afolami to work with them on developing “competitive” regulation and improving entrepreneurship across the Square Mile.
Binance boss steps down after pleading guilty to money laundering November 21, 2023 Binance and its chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, have agreed to plead guilty to criminal and civil charges as part of a settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a report.
Lloyds tells Big Tech to do more to tackle surge in crypto scams November 10, 2023 Lloyds Bank has issued an "urgent warning" over a surge in cryptocurrency scams and called on Big Tech companies like Meta to do more to tackle the issue.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried facing decades in jail as he’s convicted of defrauding crypto customers November 3, 2023 Bankman-Fried, 31, could face decades in prison after prosecutors said he cheated thousands of customers of billions of dollars before the collapse of his companies in November, 2022.
Government set to regulate crypto firms – saying failure of FTX has forced their hand October 30, 2023 The government has confirmed it will bring cryptocurrencies into the remit of regulators today as ministers look to turn the UK into a global hub for crypto firms, saying it needs to avoid high-profile failure like FTX