Other Cryptocurrencies

BitClave forced to pay back $25.5m from unregistered initial coin offering to investors

Blockchain services company BitClave has agreed to pay back the proceeds of its unregistered initial coin offering (ICO) and settling charges brought on by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Construction of Akon’s $6bn cryptocurrency-powered Wakanda-inspired city has started

American-Senegalese singer Akon has announced that the construction of Akon City has begun and that it will resemble the fictional country Wakanda from the Marvel movie Black Panther.

UK sets out plans to become global cryptoasset technology hub

The UK government has unveiled its plans to make the country a global centre for cryptoasset technology.

Bitstamp picks Onfido to meet KYC regulation

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has picked Onfido to provide to its ID verification during onboarding to meet KYC and other regulations.

Is the crypto crash a failure of regulation?

The crypto industry has been on a white-knuckle rollercoaster over the last few years. Establishing a market presence back in 2013, the price of Bitcoin rose from just over $10,000 in 2017 to over $61,000 in October 2021. However, the market is now undergoing a crash. Was a failure to regulation to blame?
Kraken

Kraken launches NFT marketplace beta to the public

Kraken, a digital asset platform, has unveiled the public beta launch of Kraken NFT, the marketplace for collectors to explore, discover and securely trade NFTs.

Naomi Osaka links with FTX to become global ambassador and shareholder

Naomi Osaka has become a global ambassador and shareholder of crypto firm FTX in a long-term partnership focused on bolstering access and opportunity to women in crypto.
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What is the Travel Rule for crypto?

Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, but so is its use for money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently revealed the Travel Rule for crypto, but what does this mean?

Australia’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange accidentally compromised over 270,000 customers’ accounts

Cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets accidentally exposed more than 270,000 of its customers' email addresses and names by email.
Huobi

Huobi introduces crypto-to-fiat debit card

Huobi Global, a virtual asset exchange, has partnered with Solaris to deliver a crypto-to-fiat debit card that will help Huobi users to spend digital assets at point-of-sale.

News Stories

XTCC pioneers first Shariah-compliant carbon credit investment ecosystem

XTCC pioneers first Shariah-compliant carbon credit investment ecosystem

XTCC, an investment ecosystem that specialises in high-integrity carbon credits, has announced the launch of the first Shariah-compliant multi-currency asset class for high-integrity carbon credits.
Normative launches new carbon reduction tools

Normative launches new carbon reduction tools

Normative, a pioneering enterprise carbon platform, has unveiled a new suite of features aimed at enabling businesses to effectively manage and reduce their carbon...
Incredible bags $1m pre-seed funding to revolutionise credit management

Incredible bags $1m pre-seed funding to revolutionise credit management

Incredible, the London-based FinTech startup, has recently secured $1m in pre-seed funding aimed at enhancing consumer credit management.
Koodoo and Resistant AI team up to boost document security

Koodoo and Resistant AI team up to boost document security

Koodoo, an AI-powered technology provider specialising in financial services, has announced a strategic partnership with Resistant AI, a leader in Document Forensics technology.
BimaPay secures $2m funding to revolutionise insurance technology in India

BimaPay secures $2m funding to revolutionise insurance technology in India

BimaPay Finsure has successfully secured a funding boost of $2m, orchestrated by LC Nueva Investment Partners, according to a report from the Hindu Business Line. 

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