Cryptocurrency
Kraken and Deutsche Börse strike deal to ‘bridge’ crypto and traditional markets
US crypto exchange and German bourse owner enter strategic partnership
Crypto leaders flag ‘deep concerns’ over Bank of England’s stablecoin rules
Lawyers are upbeat on the latest proposals, but crypto executives have been less welcoming
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FCA sues billionaire Trump backer’s crypto exchange over financial promotions
City regulator takes aim at firm owned by Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun
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Meet the most influential women in fintech and crypto
FN’s list includes leaders from Monzo, Zodia Markets and LMAX Group
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Philip Hammond’s crypto firm Copper reports $40m UK loss
Revenue jumps at the digital asset custodian, but Copper says it will continue to keep a lid on costs
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Goldman and Citadel Securities join $135m funding round for blockchain startup
Crypto firm raises fresh cash from some of the world’s biggest financial firms
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Kraken’s Arjun Sethi: Remote work will help us find the best talent
The co-CEO of Kraken discusses expansion plans, the hunt for acquisitions and why institutional adoption of digital assets is on the rise
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CoinShares urges EU regulator to include crypto in mainstream retail funds
The digital assets firm has called on Europe’s main securities watchdog to include crypto in a review of eligible assets for Ucits funds
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Crypto bros swap shorts for suits in stab at respectability: ‘People grow up’
The crypto sector used to be known for wild parties. Now institutions are bringing maturity to the industry — perhaps more slowly than it would like
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The Fintech Files: Which sector leaders made the FN100?
What's going on in the world of fintech this week? FN has your guide
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Ripple in talks with ‘over a dozen governments’ for CBDC development
Ripple’s London office headcount has doubled since January 2022 amid a hiring spree outside the US
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Winklevoss twins’ Gemini hires Paytm’s Sachin Ranglani as India head
The crypto firm has roughly 80 employees in its India office
Nomura-backed crypto firm Komainu scores FCA approval
The registration permits Komainu to offer crypto custody services to UK-based clients
Why Jim Chanos is slamming Michael Lewis over FTX defence
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX had a $6.8bn hole in its balance sheets even before its fate was sealed by $6bn in customer withdrawals in 72 hours
Michael Lewis reveals Sam Bankman-Fried’s weirdest moments
He considered paying Trump not to run for president in 2024
As Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts, crypto traders are on edge
FTX's collapse offers some stark lessons for investors as legal proceedings ramp up
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Why Coinbase’s push for new crypto rules might be too late
The crypto firm is realistic that the bill might not make it into law this year
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LMAX boss David Mercer: ‘Retail FUD has disappeared from crypto market’
'We are now seeing more theoretical and proven price targets in crypto’
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Metaverse stages UK politicians’ 51-nation talk to set out country’s stall on blockchain
Natalie Elphicke MP said the UK is currently 'lagging competitors' in securing blockchain-related jobs
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Credit Suisse dealmaker Julia Perroni joins Houlihan Lokey to lead capital markets in France
Houlihan Lokey bolsters capital markets team with Credit Suisse hire
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