Tag: Cryptocurrency
Zumo eyes decarbonised crypto sector through new purchase pilot program
Crypto wallet and payment platform Zumo has unveiled a pilot renewable energy purchase program aimed at making the crypto sector more sustainable.
China bans all cryptocurrencies in huge virtual currency crackdown
The People’s Bank of China (POB) has officially announced that all transactions including cryptocurrencies are illegal with immediate effect.
SEC fines Poloniex $10m for operating unregistered crypto exchange
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped a $10m fine on crypto firm Poloniex for operating an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange.
Bank of Korea set to kick-off central bank digital currency pilot
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has revealed it is planning to initiate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot later this month.
Met Police seize record £180m in cryptocurrency as part of suspected...
The Met Police have made the UK’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, taking nearly £180m in connection with suspected money laundering.
El Salvador becomes first country to make Bitcoin a legal currency
The government of El Salvador has passed a bill that will see Bitcoin join the US dollar as legal tender in the country.
Chinese associations call for crypto crackdown citing safety concerns
Three Chinese associations have called for a complete ban on financial institutions and payment firms providing cryptocurrency services to customers.
SailPoint joins UK investment body to bolster fight against cyber crime
Identity security firm SailPoint has become a member of The Investment Association – a trade organisation that represents UK investment managers and asset management firms.
NatWest to block cryptocurrency payments following earlier FCA warning
UK retail bank NatWest will not accept payments in cryptocurrencies, according to the company’s head of risk Morten Friis.
Dispersion Holdings eye AQSE market floatation
DeFi enterprise Dispersion Holdings is planning to apple for admission of its shares to trading on the Access segment of Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) in London.
