Bitcoin continues good run as stock markets pick up February 16, 2022 The crypto markets look stable again this morning, with Bitcoin continuing to hold above $44k and Ethereum above $3,100.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway dumps Visa and Mastercard stock and buys $1bn in Bitcoin fintech Nubank February 16, 2022 Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s investment vehicle, has reportedly ditched more than $3bn in stock in payment processor giants Visa and Mastercard. According to a securities filing in the U.S., dated 14 February, the investment giant has sold $1.8bn in Visa shares and $1.3bn in Mastercard stock. At the same time, the company increased its participation [...]
Canada emergency bill targets crowdfunding and crypto February 16, 2022 The Canadian government has taken aim at the fundraising efforts of protesters opposing Covid-19 restrictions with new crypto rules.
Oracle Red Bull Racing sign record breaking sponsorship deal with Bybit February 16, 2022 Formula 1 team Oracle Red Bull Racing have agreed a world record sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The three-year contract is believed to be worth $150m (£111m), making it the biggest crypto commercial partnership in sport in terms of yearly value. “I’m delighted to welcome Bybit to the Team,” said team principal and chief [...]
Bitstamp founder loses bitter court battle with new owners February 16, 2022 A bitter dispute between the founder of crypto exchange Bitstamp and the company's new owners has reached its end.
Half of Brits not sold on cryptocurrency February 16, 2022 Scepticism towards crypto is rife in the UK with almost half of Brits unwilling to use digital assets a new survey has revealed.
Synchronous or asynchronous? A question of communication February 15, 2022 FinTech partner Charles Kerrigan of CMS Law examines how technology can help in a post-Covid work environment.
Russia to embrace crypto as Fitch downgrades El Salvador, KPMG Canada bets on BTC and ETH February 15, 2022 Data from CryptoCompare shows that the price of Bitcoin started the week at around $42,500 and moved up steadily to the $45,000 mark.
Taxman opens 20 investigations into crypto assets February 15, 2022 The UK's tax authority has opened 20 criminal investigations involving digital assets as it seeks to crack down on crypto fraud.
Avalanche and Hedera Hashgraph added to eToro cryptocurrency line-up February 15, 2022 Social investment network eToro has added Hedera Hashgraph and Avalanche to its platform, bringing its total number of cryptoassets offered to 51.