ABX wins approval for crypto asset exchange and custodian
The exchange has its eyes set on bridging the gap between the MENA region and the rest of the world.
Bitcoin
Refundo to return tax refunds in Bitcoin
Thanks to a recent partnership with BitPay.
Coinbase launches crypto Visa debit card in the UK
A European version will follow later this year.
A five-year crypto plan: here’s what we can expect
Fintechs must stop squabbling with the regulators for real progress to be made.
The blockchain hype is over, but disruption is just beginning
Blockchain disruption will not happen frontally, but initially through fringe usages that bypass incumbents.
Wealth managers can adapt to digital assets and thrive
There are 2,000+ digital assets worth over $200bn, and a wide variety of digital investments on offer.
Cosmos Network brings order to “internet of blockchains”
Interchain Foundation offers decentralised network of interoperable blockchains.
Xena unleashes crypto-settled derivative contract for GRAM token
“This is a significant step for the entire crypto market.”
Swiss crypto outfit Amun amasses $4m funding
“We are bullish on crypto in the long-term.”
UK crypto consumers completely clueless
FCA reveals findings from first cryptoassets research.
“Hello USA!” eToro goes live in America
Its US launch will enable customers in 32 states to trade and invest in six cryptocurrencies.
Crypto boosted by Russia’s digital rights bill
The State Duma edges the nation towards cryptocurrency legislation.
Empty wallets turn up in QuadrigaCX crypto exchange case
The death of its CEO has left a lot of unanswered questions.
Swiss bank Dukascopy debuts crypto token on Ethereum
Dukascoin is here after a year of “intense legal, technological and emotional effort”.
Bitcoin SV toughens up its cryptocurrency
The firm caught three medium severity vulnerabilities in BSV.
Julius Baer enters crypto arena with SEBA stake
Swiss duo plans tech bridge between traditional and digital assets worlds.
ZagTrader and BeQuant show crypto FIX-ation
Duo will offer access to cryptocurrencies using the Financial Information Exchange (FIX) and APIs.
Brazil’s BTG Pactual makes digital token move
ReitBZ is a security token offering designed for nation’s real estate market.
Kenya keen on regulatory fintech sandbox
Capital Markets Authority outlines its plans for innovation.
Crypto, tax and HMRC – making sense of new UK guidelines
Each case will be looked at individually to understand the true nature of the transactions.
JP Morgan Chase to trial new cryptocurrency
Will start trials in a few months for its JPM Coin.
Crypto bank Zabo preps for US launch
“Bitcoin in your bank account.”
UK fintech investment reaches record $3.3bn
Industry body Innovate Finance serves up the stats.
Swiss corporate challenger bank Initium enters fintech arena
Plans to build a multi-jurisdictional corporate banking group.
First crypto clipper malware found on Google Play
The clipper impersonates a legitimate service called MetaMask.
Death not the end for QuadrigaCX crypto drama
Only one man had the password to access funds. He’s dead.
UK regulator urges vigilance over investment scams
Last year was a shocker. Action Fraud reveals over £197 million of reported losses.
Digital Isle of Man unleashes blockchain office and sandbox
No plan is an island.
Kraken acquires UK trading platform Crypto Facilities
No specifics but it is a “nine-figure deal”.
Philippines brings in new rules on crypto assets
Another regulator gets tough on this rather special sector.
CEO death means crypto exchange QuadrigaCX can’t release $190m funds
Firm’s users don’t seem so sympathetic and many express suspicions.
Infographic: the year of the crypto crash – 2018
Cryptocurrency prices went from all-time highs to catastrophic lows.
Bison app attracts crypto trading hunters
Powered by Börse Stuttgart and designed for buying and selling.
Saudi Arabia and UAE unite for digital currency dream
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and UAE’s central bank unveil Aber project.
Singapore regulator warns of national cryptocurrency scam
Websites falsely claim that Singapore is adopting a cryptocurrency as its official coin.
Infinito blockchain platform is one stop show
All-in-one and designed for businesses and developers.
Users left in lurch as crypto exchange Liqui closes
Firm says it does not “see any economic point in providing you with our services”.
South Korean crypto exchanges unleash AML initiative
Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Upbit wake up to the threats.
Onfido opens up to Bitcoin payments
Blockchain technology and identity management converge via partnership with BitPay.
FCA answers calls for cryptoasset clarity
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority goes consulting again.
