Biztech news Forget Web3. Is Web5 the future of the Internet? Jack Dorsey has announced a new decentralised platform he sees as the future of the Internet using blockchain technology. 15/06/2022
Money Wall Street watchdog to laid-off crypto staff: ‘Come work for us’ The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority plans to boost its workforce, and has an eye on fired Coinbase workers who know the cryptocurrency industry from the inside. 15/06/2022
Money Bitcoin drops below $25,000 as major crypto lender halts withdrawals Bitcoin hit its lowest level since December 2020 after Celsius Network said it was pausing all withdrawals and transfers, citing “extreme market conditions”. 13/06/2022
Green News Which city wants to ban crypto miners using fossil fuels? Fossil fuel power plants currently provide energy to miners of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. 07/06/2022
Money Taming crypto: Regulators eye stablecoin safeguards and capital rules After the collapse of the Terra stablecoin, financial watchdogs are looking for ways to limit the risks posed by crypto to the wider financial system. 01/06/2022
Money Estonia is cracking down on crypto. This is why New rules will make getting a crypto license harder in Estonia as Europe cranks-up regulation in the wake of the TerraUSD and Luna collapse. 01/06/2022
Money A young person's game? A third of over 50s are investing in crypto Nearly a third of those aged 50 and above are betting on crypto as part of their early retirement plans, according to a new poll. 31/05/2022
Money Terra Luna crash: What are stablecoins and how stable are they really? The collapse of TerraUSD has led to billions of dollars being wiped off the cryptocurrency market - and raised serious questions about how stable stablecoins really are. 25/05/2022
Opinion Terra Luna crash made headlines but stablecoins are here to stay While many are heralding the end of the crypto space, the Terra Luna stablecoin crash is just one of many growing pains for the sector. 20/05/2022
Money Portugal wants to start taxing cryptocurrencies, says finance minister Portugal is currently seen as attractive to crypto investors thanks to current tax rules that don't apply to cryptocurrencies. 19/05/2022
Money Russia says legalising crypto for payments is a matter of time "The question is, when this happens, how it will be regulated, now that the central bank and government are actively working on it," said Russia's industry and trade minister. 19/05/2022
Money Bitcoin slides below $30,000 wiping away post-Terra Luna crash gains Calls for regulation of the crypto market are growing louder after stablecoins showed their volatility in the wake of the Terra Luna collapse. 16/05/2022
Money FTX's chief says Bitcoin has no future as a payments network: FT FTX Founder and Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried said Bitcoin may still have a future as "an asset, a commodity and a store of value" like gold. 16/05/2022
Money Global crypto regulation body likely in next year, top official says The wild volatility of cryptocurrency markets this week has alarmed financial watchdogs, and clearer rules may be coming soon. 13/05/2022
Money Terra Luna fall: Is this cryptocurrency's 2008 financial crash moment? The stablecoin Terra and Luna crisis has rocked the price of Bitcoin and Tether too. This is how it all unfolded. 12/05/2022
Money Bitcoin has just crashed below $27,000. Here are some reasons why The sell-off in the cryptocurrency world shows no sign of levelling off as Bitcoin fell to 2020 levels below the $27,000 threshold on Thursday. 12/05/2022
Money Does the crypto market crash pose a threat to the financial system? As Bitcoin and other digital currencies become more mainstream, what is the risk that a crypto selloff can shake traditional financial markets? 11/05/2022
Money How blockchain is playing a key role in the war in Ukraine The American and Austrian start-up Morpher launched a platform on Friday that allows investors to bet against Russian stocks. 06/05/2022
Money Crypto exchange Binance gets regulatory approval in France France is the first European Union country to register Binance, which is also seeking registration in Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal and Austria. 05/05/2022
Money Police in Spain arrest 8 over 'cult-like' crypto trading academy scam The organisation’s leaders have been accused of fraud, misleading advertising and running a pyramid scheme targeting young people. 29/04/2022
Money Finland is selling its €75 million Bitcoin stash to support Ukraine The Bitcoin will be auctioned off, with "tens of millions" in proceeds going to Ukraine. 28/04/2022
Money Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as official currency The CAR "is the first country in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender," a presidential spokesman said. 27/04/2022
Money The countries where Bitcoin and crypto are banned or restricted While some countries like El Salvador are embracing cryptocurrencies, others like China are leading sustained crackdowns on their use. 27/04/2022
Money Crypto will go mainstream within 10 years, according to investors "Talking about survival of digital assets is firmly over - the question is now about evolution," says Julian Sawyer, CEO of Bitstamp. 27/04/2022
Money Will Ethereum's delayed merge keep it from overtaking Bitcoin? The number two crypto was meant to undergo an historic "merge" in June. Some said it would push Ethereum's value past Bitcoin. But it's late. 26/04/2022
Money Cryptocurrency miner becomes the latest target in Russian sanctions Officials are concerned that Russia may be using cryptocurrency to avoid pain from the avalanche of sanctions imposed on banks, oligarchs and the energy industry. 21/04/2022