Letters: A light touch for crypto rules April 8, 2022 [Re: Rishi Sunak sets out plan to turn UK into ‘global hub’ for crypto, April 4] The UK government’s plan to regulate cryptocurrencies is a major step in the right direction towards unlocking the huge potential of digital assets while ensuring investors are protected – just like in any other financial market. It is vital [...]
Michael Saylor: ‘I have never been more bullish on Bitcoin’ April 7, 2022 The chief executive of Microstrategy said he has never been more bullish about crypto after increasing the firm's Bitcoin holdings to $6bn.
Crypto group condemns ‘unacceptable’ trolling of MEPs April 7, 2022 Crypto lobbyists have apologised to members of the European parliament who were targets of "unacceptable" trolling online.
El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele pulls out of Bitcoin 2022 April 7, 2022 EL Salvador president Nayib Bukele was forced to pull out of a planned star guest appearance at the Bitcoin 2022 summit in Miami.
Fireblocks poaches Bank of England fintech lead April 7, 2022 The head of the Bank of England's fintech hub has walked out after just over a year in the role to join crypto startup Fireblocks.
‘Let people invest’: Matt Hancock makes case for liberal crypto rules April 7, 2022 Matt Hancock, the former health secretary, has come out in favour of permitting mass crypto adoption in the UK.
Crypto clampdown: the FCA finally gets its act together April 7, 2022 Martin Lovick of ACA Group praises the FCA for its robust approach to paving the way for crypto regulation.
Financial watchdog chief calls on Meta to up its game with blocking investment fraud April 7, 2022 The head of the UK’s financial regulator has called on Facebook to take action against investment scams. Writing in The Telegraph, Nikhil Rathi, head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said Facebook’s parent company Meta needed to do more to tackle fraudsters targeting vulnerable people online. It comes as the Online Safety Bill progresses through [...]
Bitcoin could minimise the threat of nuclear war April 7, 2022 Bitcoin is the 'weapon' that prevents attackers from denying people access to their property without resulting in war, says Chris Kacher.
‘Zuck Bucks’: Facebook plots launch of digital coins and lending services April 7, 2022 Facebook owner Meta has renewed its crypto ambitions with plans to roll out virtual coins and lending services to app users.