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Craig Wright Drops Norwegian Defamation Appeal Over Satoshi Nakamoto Claims
12.4.2024
Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who claims to be bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, has dropped his appeal in a Norway defamation case against well-known X user Hodlonaut (a.k.a. A Marcus Granath), a statement posted to X Thursday by Bitcoiner alleges. News of Wright's failed appeal...
London Mayoral Candidate Brian Rose Plans To Give Constituents £100 Worth Of New Crypto Token If Elected
11.4.2024
Brian Rose, a candidate for mayor of London, revealed he would give city residents £100 worth of a new crypto token if elected as part of his plans to make the capital a “crypto-friendly city,” a statement posted by the mayoral hopeful posted to X reveals. If elected, Londoners would have...
LSEG’s LCH Secures Regulatory Nod for Bitcoin Index Derivatives Clearing
9.4.2024
The London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) Parisian clearinghouse affiliate CH SA announced Monday that it received regulatory approval to provide clearing services for Bitcoin index futures and options contracts.
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Crypto Firm Copper’s London Party Raises Eyebrows Over Sushi Served on Models
27.3.2024
Crypto custody firm Copper reportedly threw a London party where attendees were served sushi off two partially-clad models.
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London Stock Exchange to Roll Out Crypto ETNs on May 28
26.3.2024
London Stock Exchange signalled that it would start accepting applications for physically-backed crypto ETNs from April 8.
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London Stock Exchange Will Start Market for Bitcoin and Ether ETNs May 28
25.3.2024
The stock exchange will accept applications for trading bitcoin and ether crypto exchange traded notes from April 8
London Stock Exchange Accepting Crypto ETN Apps Positive Move, FCA Remains Out of Step?
13.3.2024
The London Stock Exchange has confirmed that it will begin accepting applications for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in the second quarter of 2024 – but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approving any of these products for UK retail investors is still very unlikely, say European...
Wealthy London Residents Reportedly Use Cryptocurrency for High-End Property Rent Payments
13.3.2024
Some of London’s wealthy residents are reportedly using cryptocurrency to pay for luxury home rentals. High interest rates and a dampened real estate market have led the city’s affluent residents to opt against buying properties. The acceptance of payment in cryptocurrency...
London Stock Exchange Embraces Digital Assets by Accepting Crypto ETN Applications
12.3.2024
In a pivotal announcement, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has shared its plans to accept bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded note (ETN) applications, signaling a significant shift toward incorporating digital currencies into mainstream financial markets. LSE Announces Acceptance of Crypto ETNs...
London’s Richest Tenants Are Paying Rents in Bitcoin : Here’s What You Need to Know
11.3.2024
UK's luxury property firm Knightsbridge Prime Property has completed a £45,000 a week rental transaction in Bitcoin.
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UK’s FCA Opens the Door for Institutional Investors to Build Crypto-Backed ETN Market
11.3.2024
Products would be available to professional investors while retail consumers remain banned, the regulator said
PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts
27.2.2024
This morning, Sony revealed that it is adding to the ever-growing pile of industry layoffs. In official posts, the company announced it had “initiated a reduction” in workforce. These cuts will impact a variety of PlayStation’s first-party studios including Insomniac Games, Guerrilla, Naughty...
Brokerage Oanda to Launch Crypto Trading in the UK: Report
26.2.2024
Brokerage firm OANDA is launching crypto trading in the UK and will be based in London, and the new business will be dubbed, “OANDA Crypto."
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PlayStation Plus Just Added 2022’s Most Stylish Arcade Racer
23.2.2024
Driving games can loosely be divided into two sub-genres: simulation and arcade. The former category includes the likes of Gran Turismo or Forza (not the Horizon series) and focus on more realistic racing. But the latter is all about fun over realism. 2022’s Need for Speed Unbound, the latest...
London-Based Wine Platform Curated Ventures into the Metaverse
12.2.2024
Curated, a UK-based wine platform, has launched a new metaverse experience for its community members allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the provenance of wine. In a press release, Curated said it using the latest technology to develop a metaverse tailored for passionate wine collectors...
Another $2.5m Max Win on Bitcasino as It Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
7.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. February 7th, 2024, London, UK — The huge, max win prize dropped on Gates of Bitcasino, an exclusive game from Pragmatic Play created for Bitcasino players. Gates of Bitcasino is based on the classic slot title Gates of Olympus™. Lightning Strikes Twice This latest win comes hot...
US and UK Financial Regulators Discuss Effective Crypto Oversight
7.2.2024
The U.S. and U.K. Financial Regulatory Working Group has emphasized the importance of effective regulation and oversight of crypto assets and markets. They also reiterated their support for the international work on crypto assets. US-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Discusses Crypto Regulation...
The 12 Best Free Movie Streaming Services That Aren't YouTube
6.2.2024
Sure, there are plenty of great free movies on YouTube—but while YouTube is awesome, it’s not the only game in town. So we decided to put together a list of other sites that also offer free movies, break down the pros and cons of each one, briefly explore what they offer beyond movies, and then...
Bitcoin Worth $1.7B Seized As Ex-Restaurant Worker Tries To Buy $30M London Mansion with Fraud Money
31.1.2024
Authorities in the United Kingdom have seized Bitcoin valued at over £1.4 billion as a result of a fraud investigation into a former Chinese takeaway worker, Jian Wen, who allegedly attempted to buy a £23.5 million mansion in Hampstead. According to a Sky News report, the police seized over 61,000...
Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Expected May 23rd and Could Surge in Value, New Report Says
30.1.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to approve spot Ethereum ETFs by May 23rd of this year, a January 30 report revealed. A Positive Outlook The Block’s report stems from Standard Chartered Bank – a London-based, multinational bank in which its head...