City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile this week? January 20, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. 11:FS Challenger consultancy 11:FS has bolstered its global advisory team with a new senior financial services executive. Maurício Magaldi, who has previously worked at IBM and HSBC, will help fintech firms and banks build their cryptocurrency strategies. “I’m thrilled [...]
Crypto mining under fire as EU regulator sounds alarm January 19, 2022 The vice-chair of Europe's securities and markets authority has said that proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned.
BoE Governor challenges Westminster dismissal of Britcoin January 19, 2022 The governor of the Bank of England has accused a Westminster committee of dismissing key arguments for the introduction of Britcoin.
Amber Group toasts ‘gold standard’ SOC 2 compliance success January 19, 2022 Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, announced today that it has successfully achieved the Service Organisation Control (SOC) 2 compliance.
Singapore crypto ATMs shut down amid regulatory clampdown January 19, 2022 Crypto ATMs in Singapore are being closed down as the city-state moves to curb digital asset advertising and public access.
Blockchain in emerging economies is one of the world’s most exciting markets January 19, 2022 Crypto AM columnist Dr Jane Thomason details why the world of blockchain in emerging economies is so important.
Crypto markets maintain a steady course alongside the S&P 500 January 19, 2022 A flat week in the crypto markets goes on, as Bitcoin continues to consolidate within a narrow range of $41-43k.
FCA prepares to turn screws on crypto advertising January 19, 2022 The UK's financial watchdog has said it is preparing to toughen up advertising rules for high-risk investments including crypto.
BDO exec on Treasury clampdown on crypto advertising: ‘We all knew this day was coming’ January 19, 2022 The Treasury outlined plans yesterday to legislate to address misleading cryptoasset promotions. Adverts will be brought into line with other financial advertising, ensuring they are fair and clear, with the new rules designed to increase consumer protection. “This is the day promoters of cryptoassets have known was coming for a long time, commented Adam Soilleux, [...]
Intel hints at low voltage Bitcoin mining chip January 19, 2022 Intel - one of the world's most recognisable microchip manufacturers - has suggested it may be about to release a Bitcoin mining chip.