Blockbeat

Get your daily update on all things crypto, blockchain and DeFi with City A.M's Blockbeat from Kaitlin Argeaux

Bank of England ups budget by £24m to tackle crypto risks

April 20, 2022

The Bank of England is expanding its budget by £24.3m as it seeks to tackle risks associated with crypto assets.
Would crypto regulation mark the end of a libertarian fantasy?

April 20, 2022

Ben Richmond, CEO of CUBE, asks what impending cryptocurrency regulation would mean for libertarian ideals.
How a Fordham psychology graduate became a hit down the crypto rabbit hole

April 20, 2022

Milana Valmont always knew she would become an entrepreneur – but she never thought it would be a crypto entrepreneur.
FCA names interim digital asset lead amid crypto push

April 20, 2022

The UK's financial regulator has selected Victoria McLoughlin as interim head of a new unit focussing on digital assets.
Crypto firm Silvergate Capital boosted by standout first quarter earnings

April 20, 2022

Silvergate Capital jumped 13 per cent yesterday after its first quarter earnings blasted analyst expectations.
Are the days of the US dollar as world’s reserve currency numbered?

April 20, 2022

The US dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for more than 100 years, but how long will it be before we seen a new unit of exchange replacing it
London fast becoming a hotspot for crypto jobs

April 20, 2022

London has been confirmed as a world leader in cryptocurrency after a jobs platform revealed the number of global employers currently hunting for staff in the crypto sector.
Bitcoin shines on through gathering clouds of market sentiment

April 20, 2022

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has continued to bounce back from its five-week low of around $38,700 on Monday, currently trading at $41,480.
Robinhood snaps up UK crypto firm Ziglu

April 19, 2022

Robinhood has inked a deal to snap up UK crypto firm Ziglu as it takes a second stab at expanding into Britain.
Crypto mining could help Russia evade sanctions, IMF warns

April 19, 2022

Crypto mining could enable sanctioned Russians evade punitive restrictions researchers from the International Monetary Fund said.