Opensea investigates phishing attack as hundreds of NFTs reported stolen February 20, 2022 Opensea, the world's largest NFT marketplace, has entered choppy waters after a phishing attack reeled in dozens of users.
Crypto company Circle doubles valuation to $9bn as it eyes SPAC deal February 18, 2022 Crypto company Circle has doubled its valuation to $9bn after inking a new deal with Concord Acquisition Corp.
Bitcoin’s playing it cool while the world overheats February 18, 2022 It looks like Bitcoin is keeping its head, while all around are losing theirs, says Jason Deane in his weekly report.
Ukraine legalises crypto as tensions with Russia escalate February 18, 2022 Ukraine's parliament has voted to legalise digital assets amid escalating tensions with neighbouring Russia.
Crypto Crime: UK ‘crypto jacking’ attacks jump 564 per cent in one year February 17, 2022 A new type of cyber crime is on the rise in the UK which sees attackers take over victims' devices in order to steal and mine crypto.
Crypto lending products flourish in UK amid pushback from US regulators February 17, 2022 This week crypto platform Blockfi was ordered to pay $100m in a settlement with US regulators, the SEC's first enforcement against crypto lending accounts.
Bank of India’s deputy governor is acting like King Canute February 17, 2022 Standing on the sidelines on the issue of cryptocurrencies is an unsettling approach for a senior central banker to take, says Nigel Green.
Bitcoin flat again as investors wary of next Russia move February 17, 2022 Bitcoin is down slightly this morning, falling 0.5 per cent to $43,761 while Ethereum has also dropped back somewhat, dipping 1.45 per cent.
First crypto-to-pound debit card launched in the UK February 17, 2022 The UK’s first crypto-to-pound credit card has been launched today alongside Mastercard. The new card – a collaboration between CoinJar and EML Payments – allows users to make purchases by converting cryptocurrencies into cash. ”With EML’s technological expertise and Mastercard’s universal acceptance, CoinJar Card gives CoinJar’s customers true day-to-day crypto functionality, whether through smartphones, wearables, [...]
Exclusive: UK investors turn to cash savings as financial confidence dips February 17, 2022 Brits are taking a cautious approach to investing in 2022 with the vast majority opting to keep money in cash savings.