Coinbase to cut staff by 18 per cent as it warns of crypto winter June 14, 2022 Crypto exchange Coinbase will lay off 18 per cent of its workforce as it warned of a recession and a crypto winter. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the decision was based on the need to manage expenses and increase efficiency as the company looked to “stay healthy during this economic downturn”. “We appear to be [...]
Ethereum and Solana set the pace as markets close August on a high August 31, 2021 August looks to be ending in robust fashion in the crypto markets as Ethereum and Solana look strong.
ApeCoin spiked because Elon Musk changed his Twitter profile pic to a BAYC ape May 4, 2022 ApeCoin, the native token of NFT platform BAYC, spiked after new Twitter boss Elon Musk changed his profile picture to an NFT ape collage.
Criminals turn to cross-blockchain tools to hide billions in cryptocurrencies October 4, 2022 Criminals are using complex new blockchain technologies to hide and launder billions in ill gotten gains. At least $4bn (£3.6bn) worth of illicit crypto-assets has been laundered via various “cross-chain” technologies, that let both legitimate and illegitimate users move funds between blockchains, analytics firm Elliptic said. Decentralised exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and coin-swap services are [...]
UK remains world’s third largest crypto economy, and biggest in Europe October 18, 2023 A Chainalysis update shows the UK remains the world's third largest digital asset economy, and the biggest throughout Europe.
Crypto lender Vauld suspends trading and eyes potential restructuring amidst crypto rout July 4, 2022 Crypto lending platform Vauld has suspended all trading, withdrawals, and deposits on its platform as it explores potential restructuring. The Singapore-based lender attributed this to “financial challenges” resulting from “a combination of circumstances such as volatile market conditions, the financial difficulties of our key business partners inevitably affecting us, and the current market climate.” “We have [...]
Elon Musk’s ambition for the future of digital payments September 16, 2023 Jonny Fry takes a look through what he believes are Elon Musk's plans for 'X' and digital assets - game-changer, or a new game altogether?
CBDCs – the future of banking or an Orwellian Nightmare? January 6, 2023 Susie Violet Ward presents the case against central bank digital currencies, arguing they're a one-way ticket to trouble.
Cardano is no ghost chain June 29, 2021 The crypto market continues to limp toward something that resembles a recovery this morning, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices both up slightly.
Exclusive: CME crypto futures products a smash hit with investors January 26, 2022 Surging demand for crypto exposure amongst investors has created a bustling futures market according to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.