Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies plunge after nearing record highs November 26, 2020 Bitcoin has plunged after coming within touching distance of a new all-time high yesterday, with investors second-guessing the cryptocurrency’s recent surge and profit-taking towards the end of a volatile week. The biggest cryptocurrency was last down around 11.6 per cent to $16,921. It had fallen as much as 13 per cent earlier in the day. [...]
Bitcoin breaks through $18,000 to near all-time high November 18, 2020 Bitcoin has reached a three-year high after breaking through $18,000, with analysts predicting it could climb higher. The leading cryptocurrency has seen value surge 160 per cent this year, climbing 70 per cent since September alone. Bitcoin has rallied to $18,123, nearing the $19,763 all-time high it reached in December 2017. This surge takes the [...]
The City View: LMAX CEO urges City to ‘support young talent’ amid Covid October 15, 2020 In this episode Christian talks to David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group, the fast-growing fintech firm and FX and institutional crypto exchange that clocked up $56m (£43m) in gross profit in 2019, with trading volumes of $3.5tn. Subscribe to The City View Podcast: Apple / Google / Spotify / RSS LMAX Group is listed in the Deloitte Fast 50 and The Sunday Times [...]
The Top 7 Googled Questions on Blockchain Technology Answered! October 13, 2020 Graphic Credit: iStock Photos (License)
Crypto AM: Market View in association with Ziglu October 12, 2020 FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives and ETNs for Retail Investors, Square Bets $50 Million on Bitcoin This week CryptoCompare data shows the price of Bitcoin (BTC) moved steadily up from around $10,600 to an $11,400 high. The cryptocurrency has seemingly finally been able to breach the $11,000 mark as it’s now trading at $11,350. Ether (ETH), [...]
FCA bans sales of crypto-derivatives to retail consumers October 6, 2020 The Financial Conduct Authority has announced rules banning the sale of derivatives related to certain types of crypto-assets to retail consumers. The ban will affect the sale, marketing and distribution of any derivatives – including contracts for difference, options and futures – as well as exchange traded notes that relate to unregulated cryptoassets. Read more: [...]