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08.03 / 15:01

NFTS OKX OKX partners with Jack Ma-owned newspaper to launch NFTs

OKX, a crypto trading platform, has announced a partnership with Jack Ma-owned South China Morning Post (SCMP), a 118-year-old Hong-Kong based English daily, to create NFTs. OKX, which claims to be the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by spot trading volume, will enable the publication to create NFTs of their historical archives consisting of video clips, stories and coverage of historical events. Jay Hao, OKX CEO, said, «There is significant potential in the crypto and metaverse space and OKX is striving to create a more welcoming environment for all. Our collaboration with SCMP is just the beginning of this ambitious program.»

08.03 / 14:55

Refugees Two million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion, says UNHCR

Two million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion, says the UN's refugee agency.

08.03 / 13:23

Refugees 'It's a mess': UK to vet Ukraine refugees at Calais as French claim hundreds rejected

The British government has vowed to speed up processing visas for Ukrainian refugees, in response to accusations that few have been allowed to enter the UK so far.

08.03 / 13:11

UPS HSBC Executive Former HSBC chief executive Stuart Gulliver joins fintech firm MillTechFX

Stuart Gulliver, the former chief executive of UK lender HSBC, has signed up to the fintech arm of specialist currency fund manager Millennium Global Investors.

07.03 / 23:25

Binance VISA Валюта Binance to leave UK regulators shaken and stirred with this move

Binance is making headlines again, but not thanks to its usual regulatory woes. The crypto exchange giant announced the launch of Bifinity, a payment tech company, and Binance’s “official fiat-to-crypto payments provider.”

07.03 / 21:31

Law Binance regulation Power FCA reiterates power to 'suspend or cancel' crypto firms' registrations following Bifinity concerns

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has issued a warning to Binance Markets in response to Binance’s payment company Bifinity and investment firm Eqonex entering a strategic partnership.

07.03 / 17:49

Blockchain Lowe's Extreme Platform XDX Token Lists on P2PB2B

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06.03 / 19:35

Children Ukrainians flock to Lviv railway station to catch trains to neighbouring countries

The train station in the Ukrainian city of Lviv has become a focal point for the flow of refugees escaping the fighting.

04.03 / 22:21

BlackRock BlackRock, Citadel rush to cover shorts as Ukraine conflict sends defence stocks soaring

Hedge funds including BlackRock and Citadel are scrambling to cover their short positions on defence stocks, as Russia's surprise invasion of Ukraine sent those shares soaring.

04.03 / 18:54

business Blockchain Sport Football Manchester footballing rivalries commence in field of Web3

Leading English football club Manchester City have announced an inaugural cryptocurrency exchange partnership with OKX across both its men’s and women’s teams, as well as the clubs emerging e-sports ventures.

04.03 / 16:23

BLOCK Digital Platform Kraken Crypto remains divisive amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Calls to clampdown on exchanges operating in Russia are contrasted with those who laud crypto as a means to provide Ukrainians with an alternate form of currency and fast access to financial support from across the globe. It remains to be seen whether regulators (perhaps especially those in the US) will feel sufficiently vindicated in their long-standing opposition to cryptocurrency given its ability to funnel funds into the hands of bad actors, to push back further on allowing crypto in the market in any mainstream way.

04.03 / 15:44

cryptocurrency Platform coinbase Crypto Industry Is Eyeing US Derivatives Market

Crypto industry is eyeing US derivatives market

04.03 / 14:11

Ethereum Tether TRON Bitcoin crypto donations Ukraine Crypto Donations Exceed USD 63M

In a robust sign of support to Ukraine amid the country’s invasion by Russia, the global crypto industry has donated in excess of USD 63.25m as of today, with donations made in bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and a number of other cryptos.

04.03 / 10:59

Reactor hit but radiation levels 'normal' as Russia attacks nuclear plant

A fire at a nuclear power station in Ukraine, the largest in Europe, is now out after overnight shelling by Russian forces.

04.03 / 03:47

CEO Schroders CEO says there is ‘no market’ in Russia as he warns of UK slowdown

The chief executive of Schroders said there is “no market” for Russian stocks anymore, as he warned that knock-on effects from the war in Ukraine could trigger a slowdown in the UK.

03.03 / 20:11

Law regulation UK government Financial UK financial watchdog is investigating 50 unauthorized crypto firms

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, has announced it has 50 active investigations as part of its efforts to crack down on unregistered crypto businesses.

03.03 / 18:23

UPS FIVE FCA is investigating 50 crypto firms

The watchdog's ScamSmart website received 4300 reports of potential crypto scams in the six months to September 2021. The second most common category of scam reported was pension transfers, with 1600 reports.The FCA still has limited oversight of crypto firms, restricted to closing unsupervised companies based in the UK and ensuring compliance with AML rules.In total, the FCA received 16,400 enquiries about possible scams, up nearly a third on the same period the previous year.

03.03 / 17:47

UPS Action London Underground Doge Floki’s Response To ASA Recommendation

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03.03 / 16:09

UPS Mobile Pool Interface BTC365 Introduces Mobile App, One Tap Away To Full Gaming Experience

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03.03 / 15:33

CEO Schroders CEO says there is ‘no market’ in Russia as he warns of UK slowdown

The chief executive of Schroders said there is “no market” for Russian stocks anymore, as he warned that knock-on effects from the war in Ukraine could trigger a slowdown in the UK.

03.03 / 13:13

gone equity funds Jittery investors yank £604m from equity funds on Ukraine crisis: ‘Buyers have gone on strike’

Investors spooked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pulled more than £600m from equity funds in the final few days of February, reversing what would have been a buoyant month.

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