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GlobalBlock Launches New Upgraded Trading App

July 28, 2022

GlobalBlock Europe, UAB (“GBE“), a subsidiary of publicly listed GlobalBlock Digital Asset Trading Limited (TSXV: BLOK) (OTC Pink: BLVDF) (FSE: BD4) (the “Company” or “GlobalBlock“), is pleased to announce that GBE has successfully launched its new mobile trading app. The enhanced technology and feature rich app complements GBE’s service led provision of digital asset services, [...]
Crypto markets pick up after US central bank chair suggests major rate rises may slow down

July 28, 2022

The crypto markets have picked up again this morning, with the price of bitcoin climbing back up to just below $23k.
Law Commission proposes major legal reforms for crypto

July 28, 2022

The Law Commission of England and Wales today published new proposals to reform the law around crypto and suggested recognising them as a new, distinct form of property known as “data objects.” The Commission highlighted the increasing importance of crypto and its numerous uses as it considered the principles of private law and private [...]
Law Commission proposes crypto reforms and suggests recognising it as new form of property

July 28, 2022

The Law Commission of England and Wales today published new proposals to reform the law around crypto and suggested recognising them as a new, distinct form of property known as “data objects.” The Commission highlighted the increasing importance of crypto and its numerous uses as it considered the principles of private law and private [...]
Cryptocurrencies continue to struggle

July 27, 2022

In association with Luno. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent strong momentum stalled in the middle of last week, and the price has been drifting back towards the $20k mark after hitting highs above $24k last week. The leading cryptocurrency by market capitalisation has hovered around $21k since Monday, down almost 10 per cent over the past 7 [...]
Crypto crash does not have major impact on broader financial systems, says IMF

July 27, 2022

The sell-off in the crypto market does not have a major effect on global financial conditions, the International Monetary Fund wrote in a report this week. “Crypto assets have experienced a dramatic sell-off that has led to large losses,” the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Update for July 2022 stated. “But spill overs to the broader [...]
EU regulator concerned about ability to hire specialised staff to enforce crypto rules

July 27, 2022

The European Union’s banking regulator is concerned about finding specialised staff to oversee the EU’s proposed crypto regulations, the Financial Times reported. The European Banking Authority expressed worries over talent retention in the crypto industry as it gears up to regulate the EU’s MiCa rules for crypto, most of which will come into force from [...]
Spotlight on the week’s top performer: Trust Wallet Token

July 27, 2022

As the “crypto winter” continues to grip the industry, there is some positive news for Trust Wallet Token, this week’s top performer. The token has gained 12.33 per cent over the past seven days and was up about 2 per cent today to trade at $0.95 (£0.79). The token from crypto wallet Trust registered a [...]
From music festivals to web 3, It’s all about community for Harry Horsfall

July 27, 2022

From music festivals to DeFi conferences, Harry Horsfall is a force of nature. His energy levels are prestigious and much spoken of, his enthusiasm infectious and his clarion call of We are all going to make it or WAGMI – one of the genuine ones. Harry is Web3 personified. His digital Web3 marketing company ZebuDigital [...]
Bitcoin holds at $21k after shaky start to the week

July 27, 2022

Bitcoin holds at $21k after shaky start to the week