Cryptoverse: Gold coins glimmer amid the global gloom

A fledgling class of crypto that feasts on risk is outshining a wider market paralyzed by war and inflation.
Dubai’s new crypto regulator brings UAE firm BitOasis under its wing

BitOasis, a Middle East-focused crypto exchange based in the United Arab Emirates, has received provisional approval from Dubai’s new crypto regulator, as the UAE pushes to become a centre for the virtual asset sector.
Cryptoverse: Buoyant bitcoin helps market cruise past $2 trillion

As a bleak first quarter draws to a close, crypto seems to have the wind in its sails. It has pushed through the $2 trillion barrier and is proving surprisingly resilient amid global chaos.
Cryptoverse: The young HODLers keeping bitcoin on an even keel

Bitcoin’s been known to freak out when Elon Musk tweets a broken-heart emoji. So why isn’t it flying off the handle as we seem to stand on the precipice of World War 3?
Analysis: Crypto exchanges won’t bar Russians, raising fears of sanctions backdoor

LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are staying put in Russia, breaking ranks with mainstream finance in a decision that experts say weakens Western attempts to isolate Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine. Western sanctions, which aim to squeeze Russia’s economy and sever it from the global financial system, […]
CRYPTOVERSE-Bitcoin could be laid low by miners’ malady

Bitcoin miners are feeling the heat – and the pain’s rippling downstream to pressure prices.
THE CRYPTOVERSE-Teenage bitcoin throws an interest rate tantrum

Bitcoin is growing up. The original cryptocurrency turns 13 this year and is showing signs of becoming a more mature financial asset – but watch out for the teenage tantrums.
Bitcoin skids to six-month low as fears of Ukraine conflict shake markets

Bitcoin tumbled almost 9% on Monday to its lowest in six months as fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine saw riskier assets worldwide extend their sell-off.
Britain to crack down on ‘misleading’ cryptocurrency adverts

Britain is to crack down on “misleading” advertisements for crypto assets which could harm consumers, the finance ministry said on Monday.
Aussie jumps as inflation data sparks rate hike talk, yen becalmed before BOJ

The Aussie dollar jumped on Wednesday as surprisingly strong inflation data raised the possibility of sooner-than-planned rate hikes, while the yen was calm as Japan’s central bank is seen retaining its easy monetary policy stance later this week.