UK regulators pressure crypto firms to enforce Russian sanctions March 3, 2022 Crypto firms are under pressure from UK regulators to ensure that economic sanctions against Russia are enforced.
Cryptocurrency scams balloon as City watchdog warns of looming crackdown March 3, 2022 Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise in the UK as fraudsters exploit new technologies to dupe consumers into handing over their money, fresh figures reveal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) warned today of a worsening epidemic of criminals exploiting consumers’ amid an explosion of interest in the crypto space last year. The number of consumers [...]
NFT art gallery prepares to open in heart of the City March 3, 2022 In December 2019, Josh Sandhu made his first investment in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) picking up a handful of collectible digital artworks.
UK refers Russia to international criminal court over ‘barbaric’ invasion March 2, 2022 The UK has joined 38 countries to make the "largest ever" referral to the International Criminal Court over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Binance defies calls to block Russian users from crypto exchange March 2, 2022 The chief executive of Binance has defied calls to freeze the accounts of Russian users amid conflict with Ukraine.
Airbus exits Russia as aviation industry cut off March 2, 2022 Airbus has become the latest company to cut off Russia by halting its support for the country's aviation industry.
Fenchurch Advisory Partners plots US expansion March 2, 2022 London-based investment bank Fenchurch Advisory Partners is plotting the launch of a US office led by a former Credit Suisse director.
Crypto exchanges refuse to ban Russian users as rouble trading surges March 1, 2022 Crypto exchanges are resisting calls for a blanket ban on Russian users despite a surge in rouble trading volumes.
Venture firm Electric Capital raises $1bn to fund crypto startups March 1, 2022 Electric Capital has closed a $1bn (£749m) capital raise to fund crypto networks, Web3 protocols and blockchain-based businesses.
JP Morgan invests in TRM Labs amid blockchain push March 1, 2022 JP Morgan has become the latest banking giant to signal support for blockchain technology with an investment in TRM Labs.
