Binance lays off over 1,000 employees- WSJ Crypto giant Binance has laid off more than 1,000 people in recent weeks in a continuing exercise that could result in the exchange losing more … Business • 14 Jul
Bitcoin hits highest level in 13 months, rising 3% Bitcoin hit its highest level in 13 months today rising as much as 3.28% to $31,500. Business • 06 Jul
Instagram, YouTube, TikTok target of crypto complaint Meta Platforms' Instagram, Alphabet's YouTube, TikTok and Twitter could face regulatory action after European consumer group BEUC complained to the European Commission and consumer authorities … Business • 08 Jun
US tightens crackdown on crypto with Coinbase lawsuit The top US securities regulator has sued cryptocurrency platform Coinbase, the second lawsuit in two days against a major crypto exchange. Business • 07 Jun
US SEC sues Coinbase, one day after suing Binance The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Coinbase, accusing the largest US cryptocurrency exchange of operating illegally without having first registered with the … Business • 06 Jun
Winklevoss twins crypto firm Gemini to grow Irish base US cryptocurrency platform, Gemini, plans to build its presence in Ireland as it uses the country to grow its services across Europe, its founders Cameron … Business • 25 May
EU backs tougher tax rules on crypto transactions EU ministers have agreed stronger rules today to crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies in tax fraud, as Brussels bolsters its efforts to regulate … Business • 16 May
Younger people more likely to invest in cryptocurrency Generational differences in investment behaviour among consumers in Ireland has been highlighted in a survey by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 12 May
Crypto firm Kraken registers with Central Bank US based Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence from the Central Bank for its Irish subsidiary. Business • 18 Apr
Cryptocurrencies rally after US intervenes on SVB Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rallied today after US authorities announced plans to limit the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and as cryptocurrency … Business • 13 Mar
FTX's Singh agrees to plead guilty to criminal charges Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering at now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has agreed to plead guilty to US criminal charges, his lawyer said in … Business • 28 Feb
Binance stablecoin backer ordered to stop issuing token New York's chief financial regulator has ordered Paxos, the company behind the stablecoin of major crypto exchange Binance, to stop issuing the token, Paxos said … Business • 13 Feb
US Fed rejects crypto-focused bank's application The US Federal Reserve has rejected crypto-focused Custodia Bank's application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System, saying the bank's proposed business model … Business • 27 Jan
New FTX chief says the crypto exchange could restart Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is looking into the possibility of reviving its business, Chief Executive Officer John Ray told the Wall Street Journal today. Business • 19 Jan
Cowed crypto crowd feel winter freeze at Davos In the snow and ice on the main drag in Davos, the impact of the crypto winter is plain for WEF attendees to see. Business • 19 Jan
Coinbase to lay off 20% of workforce Coinbase Global has said it will reduce its workforce by about 20%, or 950 employees, as part of a restructuring plan, in a third round … Business • 10 Jan
Crypto firm Binance says deposits returning The head of major crypto exchange Binance said deposits were returning, a day after it saw heavy outflows of cryptocurrencies and halted some stablecoin withdrawals. Business • 14 Dec 22
Binance withdrawals hit $1.9bn in 24 hours Binance has seen withdrawals of $1.9 billion in the last 24 hours, blockchain data firm Nansen said, as the world's biggest crypto exchange said it … Business • 13 Dec 22
EU urges rapid completion of bloc's crypto rules The "questionable practices" at now collapsed crypto exchange FTX would not have been allowed to happen under European Union rules that need to be finalised … Business • 30 Nov 22
US crypto broker Genesis working to avoid bankruptcy US cryptocurrency brokerage Genesis said it was seeking to avoid bankruptcy after Bloomberg news reported on Tuesday that creditors to the firm are organizing with … Business • 30 Nov 22
BlockFi makes first appearance in bankruptcy court US cryptocurrency lender BlockFi will today make its first appearance in US bankruptcy court after filing for Chapter 11 protection on Monday. Business • 29 Nov 22
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection US cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection along with eight affiliates in a New Jersey court, the latest … Business • 28 Nov 22
Crypto broker Genesis suspends redemptions Crypto broker Genesis Global Capital is suspending redemptions and new loan originations at its lending business, it said today, in the latest sign of the … Business • 16 Nov 22
FTX's 'severe liquidity crisis' outlined in filings Collapsed-crypto exchange FTX outlined a "severe liquidity crisis" in US bankruptcy filings, which said the group could have more than 1 million creditors. Business • 15 Nov 22
As regulators scrutinise FTX, focus moves to Crypto.com The fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX kept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under pressure today, with market participants worrying about heavy withdrawals at … Business • 14 Nov 22
