Crypto
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s trading volumes surge on retail interest
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc has reported a surge in quarterly trading volumes on a sequential basis as volatility in prices drew in retail traders, but warn...
CRYPTOVERSE-Bitcoin could be laid low by miners’ malady
Bitcoin miners are feeling the heat – and the pain’s rippling downstream to pressure prices.
FBI to form digital currency unit, Justice Dept taps new crypto czar
The US Justice Department has tapped a seasoned computer crimes prosecutor to lead its new national cryptocurrency enforcement team and announced that the FBI is launching a unit f...
Nvidia gives an upbeat revenue forecast
Nvidia Corp has forecast current-quarter revenue above analysts’ estimates, banking on strong demand for data centers.
NYSE moves closer to NFT trading with trademark application
The New York Stock Exchange has filed an application to register the term “NYSE” for a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), taking a step closer to setting up an...
Bitcoin runs into Russian rules and regiments
Bristling tensions and looming laws in Europe could offer clues to two questions: Can bitcoin be a safe-haven asset? And can Russia emerge as a crypto superpower?
Coinbase removes cryptocurrency links after ‘rug pull’ warnings
Coinbase Global has removed ‘how to buy’ instructions for at least three crypto tokens which have been the subject of ‘rug pull’ warnings that investors may...
OnlyFans launches verified NFT functionality
OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content, has launched a feature for users to display verified NFTs as profile pictures, it has said.
Global regulators going ‘full steam’ to tame crypto currencies
Regulators came late to the fast evolving cross-border world of cryptoassets but they could come up with their first global framework of rules within months, a senior official has ...
Head of US derivatives regulator urges key crypto role for agency
The head of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission told lawmakers on Wednesday his agency should take on a leading role in policing cryptocurrency.
Binance hopes Russia will help regional growth
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, wants to expand in Russia and neighbouring states where it sees prospects for new regulations that will boost its busine...
Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture to wind down and sell tech assets
Meta Platforms Inc’s digital currency venture Diem Association is winding down and selling its technology to California-based Silvergate Capital Corp for about $200 million, ...
Teenage bitcoin throws an interest rate tantrum
Bitcoin is growing up. The original cryptocurrency turns 13 this year and is showing signs of becoming a more mature financial asset – but watch out for the teenage tantrums.
Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising
Spain has moved to regulate rampant advertising of crypto assets, including by social media influencers, tasking the stock market supervisor with authorising mass campaigns and mak...
China’s digital yuan wallets swell but usage lags
China’s digital currency has debuted on app stores with fanfare, with online wallets for the electronic yuan seeing mass adoption in the two weeks since a public launch, yet ...