Remembering the birth of the the metaverse January 18, 2022 Dr Chris Kacher looks back on the foundation days of the metaverse - a time when he was known as Damien the Dreaded and Redrum.
Could Bitcoin be powered by volcanoes? January 18, 2022 One topic at the forefront of crypto conversions in 2021 has been energy consumption. Due to record blockchain growth, coupled with the copious amounts of electricity needed to mine bitcoin and other assets, the quest for more renewable energy sources has become a top priority for an industry looking to lower its carbon footprint. For [...]
Industry experts welcome UK crackdown on crypto adverts January 18, 2022 Crypto companies and legal experts have welcomed news that the UK government will crackdown on advertisements for digital assets.
Crypto company BitMEX makes bid for one of Germany’s oldest banks January 18, 2022 Bitmex has announced plans to snap up Germany's 268-year-old Bankhaus von der Heydt to create a digital assets "powerhouse" in Europe.
Crypto.com boosts venture capital arm to $500m to back Web 3.0′ startups January 18, 2022 Crypto exchange Crypto.com has bolstered its venture capital arm’s fund size to $500m.
Kampay to deploy blockchain to areas of Africa without internet access January 18, 2022 Utility token Kampay is set to open up internet access to the huge populations across the continent without a connection.
Bitcoin and co drift sideways in tandem with global stock markets January 18, 2022 Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, is down about 2.5 per cent since this time yesterday to just below $42k
UK government announces crackdown on crypto advertising January 18, 2022 The government has announced plans to toughen up rules on crypto advertising amid concerns the public is at risk from misleading ads.
Blossom Capital raises $432m to tap into early stage tech January 18, 2022 Venture capital firm Blossom Capital has raised $432m for a new fund as it looks to tap into high-growth tech firms.
Crypto.com funds laundered on Tornado Cash after $15m stolen January 18, 2022 Around 4.6k Ether (£10.6m) has been stolen from Crypto.com with the money laundered through Tornado Cash according to a security firm.