From scams to hacks and government moves, crypto has had its fair share of problems this year.The total cryptocurrency market cap rose from $767 billion at the start of 2021 to $2.4 trillion at time of writing, according to CoinMarketCap. We saw some coins gain more than 5,000% in just 12 months and the number…

It seems 2022 could most definitely be another potent year for stock market debuts (IPOs) as many well-capitalised crypto-related and blockchain companies head for the exit. Next ‘Tesla’ or ‘Amazon’ IPO could possibly offer similar levels of stratospheric upside but also heaps of money lost. Reports show that in the period between 1975 and 2011,…

Bitcoin prices rose above $52,000 on Monday before tumbling by as much as $3,000 early Tuesday, causing over $94 million in liquidations. Such figures were last seen earlier this month after bitcoin fell to as low as $41,000 from highs of around $69,000 in November. Losses due to liquidations exceeded $435 million at the time.…

Left: Miami skyline Right: NYC skyline. Miami and New York City are competing to become the country’s crypto capital. Lynne Sladky/AP; Patrick Smith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP; Patrick Smith/Getty Images Left: Miami skyline Right: NYC skyline. Miami and New York City are competing to become the country’s crypto capital. Lynne Sladky/AP; Patrick…

On the southern Mediterranean coast, nestled in the shadow of the Rock’s sheer limestone cliffs and its tangle of wild olive trees, the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) is quietly preparing for a corporate takeover that could have global consequences for the former naval garrison.Less than half a mile away, next to the blue waters of…