Why I think Bitcoin could be a key to saving the environment January 26, 2023 Susie Violet Ward busts some myths on Bitcoin's environmental credentials urging users to understand the technology to understand the value.
Explainer: Does Meta need Trump more than Trump needs Meta? Probably not January 26, 2023 Big personalities, like winter colds and bad habits, always come back to haunt you. Donald Trump is no exception to this rule – and he just got back his platform to shout, very loudly, at your face. Facebook and Instagram – the Meta twins – decided to reinstate Trump’s account, two years after his suspension [...]
Former Chancellor Philip Hammond appointed chairman of crypto firm January 26, 2023 Philip Hammond, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been handed the role of chairman at digital asset platform Copper.
Crypto ‘Wild West’: 85 per cent of crypto firms fail to meet minimum regulatory standards January 26, 2023 Around 85 per cent of crypto firms failed to meet minimum regulatory requirements when applying for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to the watchdog. In a letter to the Treasury Committee, Sarah Pritchard, FCA executive director of markets, said “around 85 per cent of those cryptoasset firms that applied for registration were [...]
Battle lines are drawn as Bitcoin bulls prepare to fight for $23,000 January 26, 2023 Bitcoin was briefly back up above $23,000 last night - even touching $23,800, while Ethereum moved up to $1,600.
Q&A: Fintech boss Janine Hirt on how London can stay ahead of EU rivals January 26, 2023 Fintech is an increasingly vital part of the UK’s financial ecosystem – so it’s high time to chat with Janine Hirt, the CEO of industry body Innovate Finance, on the challenges that come with keeping the UK out in front of Europe While the UK has historically been a global leader in FinTech – receiving [...]
Crypto news live: Why Aptos is at an all-time high as Bitcoin’s price is up 2.3 per cent January 26, 2023 Aptos is going from strength to strength this week, having more than doubled in value over the last seven days, reaching an all-time high of £15.17. The cryptocurrency, created by the team behind Meta’s abandoned Diem blockchain, has soared 145.8 per cent this week, 44.3 per cent of which it gained in the last 24 [...]
Who watches the watchdog? “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?” Part III January 25, 2023 The third instalment of Lord Holmes' thoughts on the Financial Services and Markets Bill which is at the committee stage in the House of Lords today.
Luno crypto exchange to axe hundreds of jobs January 25, 2023 London-based cryptocurrency exchange Luno today informed its workforce that 35 per cent of the roles within the company are to be axed.
London needs to learn from the Swiss if it’s to maintain its status as a global crypto hub January 25, 2023 London needs to learn from the Swiss if it’s to maintain its status as a global crypto hub, says SCRYPT's Norman Wooding.