Tanzeel Akhtar
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United Kingdom
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Bitpanda Exchange Acquires Crypto Custodian Trustology for Undisclosed Amount
Bitpanda’s first acquisition continues a streak of splashy crypto custody deals over the past year. → Read More
Brevan Howard Taps Talent From Jump Capital and Gemini for New Crypto Unit
The European hedge fund has now expanded its team to more than 30 employees and 12 portfolio managers, Bloomberg reported. → Read More
CORRECTION: Story of UAE Blockchain Fund Was Based on Fraudulent Press Release, Agency Says
An individual claiming to be associated with UAE royalty also utilized a fake website. → Read More
DeFi’s 1inch Network Launches on Ethereum Scaling Platform Optimism
DEX aggregator 1inch is making a big bet on Ethereum scaling projects, with other networks under consideration. → Read More
NCR to Buy LibertyX to Add Digital-Currency Software to Digital Wallet, Mobile Apps
NCR Corporation, one of the world’s largest makers of automated teller machines, agreed to acquire cryptocurrency software provider and ATM-network firm LibertyX . → Read More
Mawson Infrastructure Increases Ownership of Luna Squares to 90%
Australian bitcoin mining firm Mawson Infrastructure increased its ownership in Luna Squares from 50% to 90%. → Read More
Goldman Sachs Plans to Offer Ether Options: Report
Investment bank Goldman Sachs Group plans to offer investors options and futures trading in ether, according to a report. → Read More
Cayman Islands, U.S. and Gibraltar Are Top Crypto Hedge Fund Jurisdictions
Gibraltar became the No. 3 location where crypto hedge funds are domiciled, while Cayman Islands, U.S. topped rankings. → Read More
Bids for Elon Musk's Crypto-Themed NFT Pass $1M
Tesla's Elon Musk is auctioning off a crypto-themed NFT artwork, with bids now over the million-dollar mark. → Read More
Now Robots Are Making Digital Art NFTs
Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics announced Monday the launch of a collection of NFT-based digital artworks by its robot called Sophia. → Read More
Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley' Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments
The Swiss canton of Zug has started accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency though a partnership with Bitcoin Suisse. → Read More
Darknet’s JokerStash Retiring After Making Over $1B Through Illicit Transactions
Crypto sleuthing firm Elliptic says one of the world's most prolific cybercriminals is going out on its own terms. → Read More
Twitter Considering Bitcoin Options, Including on Balance Sheet, Exec Says
Twitter is considering adding bitcoin to its company reserves, according to chief financial officer Ned Segal. → Read More
'A Good Thing': Elon Musk Says He's a Supporter of Bitcoin
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has clarified that he is a bitcoin supporter, if a bit "late to the party." → Read More
India’s Proposed Ban of 'Private' Cryptos Has Many of the Nation's Investors Nervous
The move is bound to make potential and current crypto investors outside the country uneasy as well. → Read More
UK Man Offers Council $72M If He's Allowed to Search Dump and Finds Discarded Bitcoin Trove
UK IT engineer who mistakenly threw away a hard drive with around $286 million bitcoin on it is applying to the local government to search wasteland. → Read More
Ex-Ripple CTO Can't Remember Password to Access $240M in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Investment Make Sense in Current Economic Climate: Former Fed Governor
"I guess if you are under 40 bitcoin is your new gold," Warsh said. → Read More
Google Cloud Seeks Blockchain Expert for China Division
Google Cloud is hiring a manager for its team to sell enterprise accounts to C-level executives. → Read More
Michael Saylor of the North? Canadian Firm NexTech AR Buys $2M Bitcoin to Diversify Capital
Canadian augmented reality (AR) company NexTech AR is jumping on the crypto bandwagon with plans to buy $2 million bitcoin. → Read More