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UK high street banks are quarantining from crypto

Last year, it was almost impossible to miss posters for cryptocurrencies plastered all over London’s public transportation network. Crypto was…

Can DAOs survive an onslaught of cybercrime?

In the arcane world of decentralised finance, the bZx protocol is a useful platform. According to its creators, bZx allows…

Social media platforms and users ‘need to do better’ to stop crypto scams like the British Army hack

Social media platforms, individuals and organisations all need to improve their security practices in order to prevent cryptocurrency scams, like…

Is crypto good for cities?

It seemed too good to be true. In July 2021, Mayor Francis X Suarez of Miami announced a new initiative…

UK to regulate ‘stablecoins’ and issue NFTs

The UK is to regulate 'stablecoins' as payment mechanisms, HM Treasury announced today, and the Royal Mint is to issue…

Can crypto save the planet?

They began with good intentions. In February, WWF UK announced the release of a branded collection of NFTs. These ‘Tokens…

The biggest cryptocurrency hacks of all time

US president Joe Biden's executive order on cryptocurrencies in March 2022 included a reminder of the market's staggering recent growth.…

What is Web 3.0? Three visions for the internet’s future

What will Web 3.0 look like? When considering the future of the worldwide web, it feels natural to consult its…

Crypto Scandals Show We Need Better Checks and Balances

Tales of stolen crypto and scams always hog the headlines, writes Alex Batlin, CEO, Trustology. The recent OneCoin scandal positioned…

EXCLUSIVE: GCHQ, NSA Still Using Punched Paper Tape to Produce Crypto Keys

It’s the secret government organisation you’ve probably never heard of: a team some 50-strong working at the heart of British…