Businesses providing crypto services in the UK will be required to collect more extensive user and transaction data by next year. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says the new rule covers all UK-based reporting crypto-asset service providers (RCASPs), which include exchanges, brokers, dealers, and any firm that transacts with digital assets on behalf of
In a powerful speech at Consensus 2025, crypto’s most influential event, Buchi Okoro, CEO and Co-founder of Quidax (www.Quidax.io), delivered a message for global collaboration to unlock Africa’s potential. Sharing his personal journey and highlighting the transformative power of crypto on the continent, Okoro called on the global community to join Quidax in building the
Opinion by: Darius Moukhtarzadeh, Research Strategist at 21Shares A new wave of crypto fundraising is emerging, changing how Web3 projects launch and who can invest at an early stage: Community Sales. At first glance, community sales may seem reminiscent of the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) era from 2016–2017. Yet, they represent a significant evolution that
Crypto investment products brought in $785 million in inflows last week, pushing year-to-date totals to $7.5 billion and marking a full recovery from the nearly $7 billion withdrawn during February and March’s market correction. The rebound was led by U.S.-based investors, who contributed $681 million, followed by $86.3 million from Germany and $24.2 million from
Ripple builds on the Dubai regulatory license, partnering with Zand Bank and Mamo to offer blockchain-based payment services. Zand Bank believes collaborating with Ripple will enhance its global payment solutions, with an AED-backed stablecoin. XRP faces steep downside risks, especially if price break below the 50-day EMA, potentially dropping to $2.00. Ripple (XRP) price hovers at
As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, more individuals than ever are trading and investing in digital assets. However, the crypto environment is filled with new opportunities, it also has its share of nefarious actors. Being hacked can be a worst nightmare—particularly if actual money is involved. And if you ever do become a victim of
COLORADO SPRINGS — Betty Kerwin remembers the “heightened feverishness” — and the fear. In February, the 91-year-old spent hours on the phone with anonymous men impersonating the Geek Squad at Best Buy, demanding she send them cash. By the time she hung up, she’d fed $8,000 into a cryptocurrency ATM: all the money in her
Michael Saylor made waves when he announced in August 2020 that the software enterprise he co-founded, MicroStrategy, bought Bitcoin (BTC -0.83%) to hold on its balance sheet. After numerous other purchases and a complete overhaul of the company’s strategy, this is the biggest corporate holder of the digital asset on planet Earth. It’s not a
For years, crypto was viewed by many as a weird and fringe investment, hyped up by a bunch of math geeks and used widely by all kinds of unsavory characters, from drug dealers to hackers. It was known for spectacular returns — and spectacular crashes: Top crypto exchange FTX collapsed just two years ago, landing
Vilnius, Lithuania, May 19th, 2025, Chainwire Ukrainian Max Hamaha claimed the title in a dramatic comeback, with his name lighting up the LED boards during El Clásico as the world watched. WhiteBIT, Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by traffic and an official cryptocurrency partner of FC Barcelona, successfully hosted the first-ever International Crypto Trading Cup (ICTC