London Stock Exchange dives into crypto trading with $325m Tora deal February 22, 2022 The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has inked a deal to snap up Tora in an effort to expand its digital asset trading capabilities.
FCA slaps down crypto unicorn Bitpanda’s regulation claims February 22, 2022 Britain's financial watchdog has poured cold water on Bitpanda's claims it is able to perform regulated crypto custodian services in the UK.
Police return £4m to victims of international crypto scam February 22, 2022 Greater Manchester Police have returned £4m to its rightful owners after successfully bringing down an international crypto scam.
Bitcoin sinks lower as Putin orders Russian troops to enter Ukraine February 22, 2022 Any hopes of a quick resolution to tensions on the Ukraine border were dashed last night, with Russian president Vladimir Putin ordering his military to enter eastern Ukraine.
All aboard the crypto train? February 22, 2022 Are you a wealth manager who believes bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are a passing fad or worse? You’re not alone. But you also may want to reconsider. The wealthiest clients certainly don’t agree and they are voting with their wallets. In fact, 72% of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have invested in crypto, according to the 2021 [...]
Gunnercooke becomes first UK law firm to take payments in cryptocurrency February 21, 2022 London law firm Gunnercooke has become the first major UK headquartered law firm to accept payments in the form of cryptocurrency. In a statement, the City of London litigator said it had partnered with British cryptocurrency exchange Coinpass, to accept payments in the form of both Bitcoin and Ether. Gunnercooke’s decision to begin accepting payments [...]
Bitcoin dips as crypto markets spooked by threat of war February 21, 2022 The crypto markets took a tumble over the weekend, with investors continuing to look jittery about the situation on the Ukraine border.
Russian finance ministry splits from Central Bank over crypto February 21, 2022 Russia is preparing to regulate the use of digital assets with a new crypto bill, despite Central Bank calls for an outright ban.
Crypto exchange FTX plots launch of gaming unit February 21, 2022 Crypto exchange FTX is launching a new division to bring digital currencies, blockchain technology and NFTs to the world of gaming.
Crypto Exchanges compete in Super Bowl Debut as JPMorgan Enters Metaverse February 21, 2022 The price of Bitcoin dropped this week amid fears a Russian invasion in Ukraine could spark large-scale military conflict.