Cryptocurrency

  • Bitcoin plunges as FCA warns investors could lose all their money

    Bitcoin plunges as FCA warns investors could lose all their money

    World’s most popular cryptocurrency loses 20% in less than 24 hours amid volatile sell-off

  • ESG investors face mixed bag with bitcoin and blockchain

    ESG investors face mixed bag with bitcoin and blockchain

    Cryptocurrencies should be viewed critically from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective, but the blockchain technology that underlies them could have positive applications for democracy and economic inclusion, according to a sustainable investments rating agency.

  • Cryptocurrency fund of hedge funds launched for retail investors

    Cryptocurrency fund of hedge funds launched for retail investors

    A cryptocurrency and blockchain investment manager has launched a fund of hedge funds for retail investors.

  • Outgoing FCA chairman warns on cryptocurrency and Brexit

    Outgoing FCA chairman warns on cryptocurrency and Brexit

    John Griffiths-Jones has used his last speech as chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority to warn over the dangers of cryptocurrencies, outline the regulator’s role in Brexit and criticise the financial legal system.

  • Carney calls for cryptocurrency regulation

    Carney calls for cryptocurrency regulation

    Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned that cryptocurrencies are “failing” and called for them to be regulated to prevent illegal activities.

  • UK opens cryptocurrency inquiry

    UK opens cryptocurrency inquiry

    Bitcoin, ether and other digital currencies are to come under scrutiny in the UK after the Treasury Committee announced on Thursday it has launched an inquiry into digital currencies and the technology behind them.

  • Is this the end for bitcoin?

    Is this the end for bitcoin?

    Since the new year, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has faced extreme volatility, and last week, it suffered further setback. But is this just a temporary blip or could this be the end for bitcoin?

  • FCA issues warning on online investment fraud

    FCA issues warning on online investment fraud

    The FCA has issued a warning on the rise of fraudsters offering investments in binary options and cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

  • US government shutdown sees pound climb

    US government shutdown sees pound climb

    The prospect of a US government shutdown has seen the pound climb to its highest level against the dollar since Brexit, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues to decline.

  • Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year

    Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year

    The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069) on Tuesday.

  • Bitcoin drops 25% from high of $20,000

    Bitcoin drops 25% from high of $20,000

    Bitcoin fell 25% on Friday morning, just days after hitting a fresh high $20,000 (£14,948).

  • Managing clients’ fear of missing out on bitcoin

    Managing clients’ fear of missing out on bitcoin

    As Bitcoin surges to new heights, how can advisers manage enthusiastic clients’ fear of missing out (Fomo)?