“Lied extensively and repeatedly”: Craig Wright slammed for High Court evidence in bitcoin trial CRYPTO Craig Wright is not the inventor of Bitcoin, a judge ruled in a case brought by a host of crypto companies
Bitcoin’s spectacular surge: blasts beyond $64,000 in crypto frenzy Crypto Bitcoin reached a significant milestone on Monday, climbing to its highest level in two years, exceeding $64,000 as a surge of investment pushed it towards record territory.
Cryptocurrency chaos: Bitcoin’s wild ride on fake SEC greenlight for ETFs CRYPTO Cryptocurrency markets experienced a rollercoaster ride following a false announcement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official social media account, X.
Government set to regulate crypto firms – saying failure of FTX has forced their hand October 30, 2023 The government has confirmed it will bring cryptocurrencies into the remit of regulators today as ministers look to turn the UK into a global hub for crypto firms, saying it needs to avoid high-profile failure like FTX
Philip Hammond ‘dismayed’ by Tory shift to ‘populism’ October 18, 2023 Lord Philip Hammond said he has been “dismayed” by the “populist turn” the Conservatives took. The former Chancellor told City A.M. while he thought the party was now “heading in the right direction” he had been “dismayed by the populist turn” the Tories took. During an interview about his role as chair of crypto firm [...]
Top lawyer: Bank crypto transaction ban ‘about protecting themselves’ October 2, 2023 British banks could face criticism if they follow in the footsteps of JP Morgan’s Chase, which moved to block cryptocurrency payments for its UK customers, a banking lawyer has said.
UK must have a ‘Goldilocks’ approach to crypto rules or risk scaring firms off, warns minister Griffith June 20, 2023 The UK must strike a “goldilocks” approach to crypto rules and not scare off a crop of fintech firms with an overly “hot” regulatory clampdown, the City minister has warned.
Crypto: FCA cannot ignore ‘harms that exist’ in market as new rules come into force June 19, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) crypto lead Matthew Long said regulators could not ignore “the harms that exist” in the market as new rules come into force. Speaking at London FinTech Week, Long said regulators around the world needed to be vigilant of the risks that the crypto sector poses to consumers. He said “opportunities [...]
Crypto exchange Bitstamp wins FCA approval ahead of regulatory clampdown June 13, 2023 Crypto exchange Bitstamp has won authorisation from the UK’s financial watchdog today and doubled down on investment in Britain despite a looming clampdown from regulators.
Regulator plays sheriff as it takes on crypto marketing ‘wild west’ June 8, 2023 Crypto firms face a regulatory clampdown in the UK this year as the City watchdog cracks the whip on the “Wild West” landscape of crypto marketing. In a new set of rules announced today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it will force crypto firms to introduce a “cooling-off” period, during which time consumers can [...]