The tectonic plates of economic power are being moved by the crypto kings April 1, 2022 Sanctions have shown the power of the people who control cash. Oligarchs counting their dollars today have realised that their money is more than just a currency, it’s an operating system. In the past month, the US Treasury, which issues the American notes and regulates the accounts that trade them, has removed the operating licence [...]
EU lawmakers back tougher rules on anonymous crypto transactions March 31, 2022 EU lawmakers have approved tough new rules which prevent crypto anonymous transactions despite pushback from industry.
Binance signs deal to partner with the GRAMMY Awards March 31, 2022 Binance has signed a partnership agreement to become the first-ever official cryptocurrency exchange partner for the GRAMMY Awards.
Ethereum back above $3,400 as market cap returns to $408bn March 31, 2022 Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, today breached $3,400 for the first time since January.
FCA faces backlash from crypto industry amid regulatory uncertainty March 31, 2022 The UK's crypto industry has voiced concerns that the financial watchdog's stringent regulatory standards are pushing firms offshore.
Bitcoin: The Future of Payments March 31, 2022 Bitcoin offers a new way to think about the future of your business payments. A challenge at any business is deciding how to best allocate valuable resources to bring the types of change required to manage through the crises of today and be successful tomorrow. Accelerated by the global pandemic, the turn to a cashless [...]
Bitcoin is Boring. March 31, 2022 Bitcoin is boring. At least, that’s what everyone is saying these days. Family, friends, even parents on the school run – everyone I talk to at the moment tells me, “Bitcoin is boring.” But is it? Having made headlines over the years for its “sudden surges” and “catastrophic crashes”, most people who have heard of [...]
Bitcoin Doesn’t Use Enough Energy March 31, 2022 Controversial? Maybe, maybe not. Bitcoin energy usage is often attacked by the media, environmental activists, politicians, traditional finance and competitors with an agenda. But why does it get so commonly attacked? If we put agendas aside, the most obvious reason is how transparent Bitcoin is – one of the selling points of Bitcoin becomes an [...]
EU watchdog labels crypto a financial stability risk as it mulls new rules March 31, 2022 The European Union is mulling rules to limit the exposure of banks to financial risk amid concern crypto is a threat to the economy.
Bitcoin levels off after eight days of upward movement March 31, 2022 The price of Bitcoin today is, essentially, unmoved after another largely flat day, continuing to hover at just above the $47k mark.