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Report: A British Virgin Islands Court Order Liquidates Crypto Firm Three Arrows Capital
29.6.2022
According to a recent report from Sky News citing a source familiar with the matter, “cryptocurrency insiders” have said that the troubled crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has been formally liquidated by a British Virgin Islands (BVI) court. The report does not disclose...
British Virgin Islands court reportedly orders to liquidate 3AC
29.6.2022
The order reportedly came on the same date with Voyager Digital issuing a notice of default to 3AC for its failure to pay its 15,250 Bitcoin and 350 million USDC loan
Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Ordered in British Virgin Isles: Report
29.6.2022
The liquidation of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has been ordered in a court in the British Virgin Islands, according to a report by Sky News
British MP Calls for ‘Liberal’ Crypto Regulation — Says ‘No Country Can Stop This Revolution’
26.6.2022
British Parliament Member Matt Hancock has called for “liberal” cryptocurrency regulation, noting that no country can stop the crypto revolution. “I hate the patronizing idea of regulators telling people what they can and can’t do with their money,” the lawmaker...
Tether Launches Stablecoin Pegged to the British Pound Sterling
22.6.2022
Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has announced another fiat-pegged stablecoin called GBPT on Wednesday, tied to the value of the British pound sterling. The news follows Tether’s most recent launch of a Mexican peso-pegged crypto asset called MXNT....
Tether to launch GBPT stablecoin pegged to British pound sterling
22.6.2022
Tether expects to be part of industry innovation in the United Kingdom as the country is planning to adopt stablecoins as a means of payment
Report: Luxury Fashion Retailer Farfetch to Accept Crypto Assets for Payments
10.6.2022
The British-Portuguese luxury fashion retailer Farfetch said it will accept crypto assets soon thanks to a partnership with the German crypto platform Lunu. Farfetch will accept seven different crypto assets including bitcoin, ethereum, and binance coin, and the feature will be rolled out to select...
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey Warns Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value, Not a Practical Means of Payment
25.5.2022
The governor of the Bank of England, the British central bank, says bitcoin has no intrinsic value and the cryptocurrency is not suitable as a practical means of payment. His warning came after the crypto market plunged. Andrew Bailey on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Bank of England Governor Andrew...
UK Affirms Commitment to Regulate Stablecoins Following Terra Meltdown
16.5.2022
The British Treasury Department has affirmed its commitment to regulate stablecoins after the collapse of terrausd (UST) and terra (LUNA). “This will create the conditions for issuers and service providers to operate and grow in the U.K., whilst ensuring financial stability and high...
UK Outlines Plans to Support Crypto Adoption, Create More Powers to Seize and Recover Digital Assets
11.5.2022
Delivering the Queen’s Speech, Prince Charles outlines the British government’s plans to support the safe adoption of cryptocurrencies and create “powers to more quickly and easily seize and recover crypto assets.” UK Government Plans to Support Crypto Adoption The U.K....
Wario's First Big Speaking Role Was For...A British Supermarket
4.5.2022
The inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom aren’t big on speeches. They’ll write long-ass letters, sure, but when it comes to speaking out loud most of them will restrict themselves to the odd soundbyte or celebratory quip. Except, that is, for Wario.Read more
Robinhood acquires British crypto firm Ziglu to push expansion plans
19.4.2022
Robinhood has renewed its global expansion plans by acquiring the British crypto firm Ziglu after aborting its U.K. expansion back in 2020
No Man's Sky Update Overhauls Space Combat, Adds Pirate Underground
13.4.2022
No Man’s Sky keeps getting bigger with its next expansion, subtitled Outlaws. This free update promises to introduce players to the game’s criminal underworld by focusing largely on activities like smuggling and pirate raids when it goes live today.Read more
UK Regulator Allows 5 Crypto Firms to Operate With Temporary Registration
11.4.2022
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has allowed five crypto firms to continue to operate in the U.K. with temporary registration. The deadline for crypto firms to register with the FCA was last week but these five firms’ applications are still...
The Art Of Apollo 10½ Is A Space Age Wonder
11.4.2022
It’s kinda flown under the radar a little, maybe because it launched straight to Netfflix, but Richard Linklater’s Apollo 10½ came out earlier this month and is, if nothing else, a very cool visual record of a very certain point in time.Read more
UK Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Become Global Crypto Hub With Dynamic Regulation
5.4.2022
The U.K. government has unveiled a detailed plan to make the country a global crypto hub and “a hospitable place for crypto.” The plan includes establishing a dynamic regulatory framework for crypto, regulating stablecoins, and working with the Royal Mint to create a non-fungible...
FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far
31.3.2022
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator has registered 33 crypto firms so far and 12 firms are holding temporary registration....
UK Regulator Issues Crypto Ads Notice to 50 Firms — Says ‘This Is a Red Alert Priority’
23.3.2022
The U.K.’s advertising authority has sent an enforcement notice to more than 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies. “We will monitor for compliance and implement sanctions if we do not see improvements,” said the regulator. British Advertising Regulator’s...
Biggest Movers: SAND Surges on HSBC Partnership — MKR, WAVES Both Nearly 10% Higher
16.3.2022
SAND was higher on Wednesday, as it was announced that HSBC was set to enter the Metaverse via The Sandbox. While up nearly 10% on the news, MKR and WAVES were also some of today’s leading gainers. The Sandbox (SAND) On Wednesday, it was confirmed that The Sandbox and the British financial...
British Investment Bank HSBC Joins Metaverse via Sandbox, Animoca Brands Partnership
16.3.2022
The British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, HSBC, has revealed it has partnered with the blockchain virtual gaming platform The Sandbox. According to the platform’s parent company, Animoca Brands, HSBC is the first global financial services provider...