UK Chancellor examines case for new ‘Britcoin’ digital currency
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential ‘Britcoin’ or central-bank-backed digital currency.
270 service deposit addresses drive more than half of cryptocurrency money laundering
More than half of the world's cryptocurrency money laundering is made through 270 service deposit addresses, according to new research.
What’s going on with bitcoin?
Bitcoin has been on a roller coaster ride over the past year, but the reason behind its recent record spikes may not be what you think.
Why SEBA Bank will raise its Series B with digital tokens
Swiss financial institution SEBA Bank will be issuing its Series B equity to its shareholders as blockchain security tokens.
SEC charges three individuals for defrauding investors in a bitcoin scheme
A US regulator has charged three individuals for taking part in a bitcoin fraud that cost investors more than $11m.
City watchdog warns against cryptoasset investments
Bitcoin's value may have skyrocketed in the past year, but the UK's top financial regulator warns that investing in the market is far from safe.
Why the 25 FinTech rounds from last week mean huge things for buy now...
Buy now pay later companies continued their winning streak last week as 25 FinTechs raised big rounds.
OCC recognises stablecoins to be used in settlement of financial transactions
Cryptocurrencies have taken another step to becoming acknowledged by traditional institutions as a top US regulator has approved the use of stablecoins for the settlement of financial transactions by banks.
Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...
Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.
Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations
Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.
