Futu, UP Fintech shares fall on plan to remove apps in China
SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) – New York-listed shares of Futu Holdings Ltd and UP Fintech Holding Ltd plunged in pre-market trading on Tuesday, after the online...
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Mastercard seeks to expand the binding of crypto cards
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) – Mastercard ( MA.N ) will expand its cryptocurrency payment card program by seeking more partnerships with crypto firms, the company’s head...
Hamas Armed Wing Announces Suspension of Bitcoin Collection
GAZA, April 28 (Reuters) – The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Thursday it would stop accepting fundraising via the cryptocurrency bitcoin,...
Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024, says Standard Chartered
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) – Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could hit $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered ( STAN.L ) said on Monday, saying the...
Crypto firms will develop “offshore” without clear US rules, Coinbase CEO says
LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) – The United States and Britain should make their rules on the crypto industry much clearer to prevent firms from developing in...
UK seeks to boost banking services from fintechs
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulators said on Monday they would create a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition...
Hong Kong tempts mainland China crypto firms in push to bolster financial hub status
HONG KONG, April 13 (Reuters) – After years of bankers quitting Hong Kong amid a security breach in China and tightening covid curbs, the city is...
Dollar pauses after strong gains on hawkish Fed plays; bitcoin reaches $30,000
TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar paused for breath on Tuesday after its best rally this month against major peers, as a robust U.S....
Crypto firm Animoca Brands cuts target for new funds again – sources
HONG KONG, March 24 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-based blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has cut the target for its so-called metaverse fund by 20% to $800...
Analysis: What’s behind bitcoin’s latest surge?
LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) – At the turn of the year, bitcoin was in the grip of a bleak midwinter, down and out after a 2022...
