Blockbeat

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

Gen I: social media and crypto behind wave of new British investors

March 10, 2022

Social media and crypto has inspired a wave of new investors dubbed 'Gen I' to join the market fresh data has revealed.
Crypto markets lose yesterday’s gains ahead of European interest rate announcement

March 10, 2022

Any gains made yesterday have been mostly wiped out overnight, with the price of Bitcoin back at around $39k this morning.
Market cap of gold backed crypto tokens surpasses $1bn

March 9, 2022

Demand for gold is booming against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop - gold backed crypto tokens are proving to be no exception.
IoTeX teams up with Google Cloud to accelerate global expansion

March 9, 2022

IoTeX and Google Cloud have announced they are collaborating in the blockchain platform’s pursuit of global expansion.
Biden signs executive order on crypto amid surging US adoption

March 9, 2022

The US government has unveiled fresh details about a highly anticipated crypto executive order which will be signed by President Biden later today.
History will judge Biden’s executive order on the ‘real value’ of Bitcoin

March 9, 2022

US President Joe Biden’s long-awaited executive order on cryptocurrencies showcases the real value of Bitcoin, believes Nigel Green.
Executive order: Bitcoin rallies nine per cent on leaked Yellen statement

March 9, 2022

Bitcoin's price has jumped nine per cent after a statement by Janet Yellen about forthcoming crypto legislation was inadvertently published.
Bitcoin recovers to break $42k after positive US news

March 9, 2022

The crypto markets are certainly looking stronger this morning, with the Bitcoin price recovering to just above $42k.
Crypto exchange Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian accounts

March 8, 2022

Crypto exchange Coinbase has blocked 25,000 accounts linked to Russian individuals and businesses.
Binance chief executive drops plans to snap up Chelsea FC

March 8, 2022

Binance has reportedly ruled out a takeover of football club Chelsea after discussing the proposition last week.