Tag: cryptocurrencies

Crypto firms to be required to register with FCA under new...

A range of cryptocurrency businesses could be forced to leave the UK market if they fail to register with the Financial Conduct Authority by Thursday this week.

Thailand bans cryptocurrency use for payments

Thailand’s Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed it will introduce a ban on crypto as a method of payment from April 1 this year.

Australia to introduce market licences for crypto exchanges

The Australian government will create a market licence regime for crypto exchanges to ensure safety and security for people who want to invest in crypto assets.

Investment platform Change unveils crypto investor card

Change, an investment platform, has introduced a new investor card that enables users to make fast crypto payments for everything.

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.

Bank of England urges crypto firms to ensure sanctions enforcement

The Bank of England has called on crypto companies to make sure sanctions are enforced in light on the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

CoinRoutes lands $16m Series B

CoinRoutes, a trading platform for digital assets, has secured $16m from a Series B financing raise led by Ayon Capital.

Chainalysis unveils two sanctions screening tools for crypto firms

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has sped up the launch of two new sanctions screening tools to help the cryptocurrency industry.

SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.

Manchester City makes OKX its official cryptocurrency exchange partner

Premier League champions Manchester City have linked with OKX, the second largest crypto exchange globally, to make it the club’s official crypto exchange partner.

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