Crypto markets see pullback as volumes hit 2022 high March 3, 2022 The crypto markets have seen some pullback this morning, with Bitcoin currently down one per cent over the past 24 hours to around $43,500.
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 [...]
Letters: Bitcoin and other irrational fears March 3, 2022 [Re: Half of Brits not sold on cryptocurrency, Feb 16] British scepticism towards digital assets is unlikely to come from a place of rationality, with consumers overly-influenced by relentless coverage of cryptocurrencies as investments. But this distracts from their original purpose as a safe, traceable, spendable tender. Therefore, attitudes towards crypto have been clouded by [...]
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.
Web 3.0: The Wild West of the web March 3, 2022 A fresh dawn of internet is looming. Dubbed the ‘Wild West’ of the web, a new, decentralised and crypto-infused platform is looking likely to emerge within the internet as we know it.” Web 3.0 is becoming an increasingly hot topic with an enthusiasm to empower users and give them true ownership over their data while [...]
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.
Billboard teams up with Universal Music to create NFT digital collectibles March 2, 2022 Music big names Billboard and Universal Music Group have teamed up to launch ChartStars, a non-fungible token (NFT) based project of curated digital collectibles that will leverage the environmentally friendly Flow Blockchain. The launch of ChartStars marks Billboard’s first scalable NFT product geared toward music fans. It will be a collection of artist-focused digital artwork that commemorates achievements and milestones [...]
Are NFTs crypto assets, and why does it matter? March 2, 2022 Crypto AM's Jonny Fry examines whether or not NFTs can be regarded as crypto assets, and why it should matter.
Why the blockchain community needs ethics March 2, 2022 Crypto AM's Dr Jane Thomason explores the ethics of blockchain, and how the industry must get it right.
Bitcoin steady at $44k as crypto continues to decouple from stocks March 2, 2022 The crypto markets have steadied since Monday's buying spree, with the price of Bitcoin hitting a wall yesterday at $44,000.