cryptocurrencies

Analysis: Cryptocurrencies struggle amid volatility, as gold proves safe bet, again

Digital assets and physical gold share both have an absence of dividend payments and the concept of finite supply. However, volatility casts one as a safe-haven play, while the other is branded as a risk-on asset, at least for now.

September 24, 2024

Where the optimism still lingers for cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies have experienced a collapse in 2022, but regulation maturity and greater technological familiarity is supporting an upbeat outlook for decentralised technologies – despite the market price for digital tokens.

August 16, 2022

Philippines rate hikes to be “data driven”, says incoming central banker

At a recent media conference, incoming Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, Felipe Medalla, stressed the bank’s focus on stabilising inflation, and does not rule out more aggressive policy tightening.

July 12, 2022

Bitstamp appoints new global CEO

JB Graftieaux is promoted from Europe CEO and succeeds Julian Sawyer, who was in the role for 18 months.

May 10, 2022

Blockchain platform closes first SEC-registered token IPO

INX has become the world's first company to debut and successfully complete an SEC-registered IPO of a blockchain security token.

May 04, 2021

Bitcoin take-up prompts investor debate

While Tesla’s move to add $1.5 billion worth of bitcoins to its books reflects a vote of confidence for cryptocurrencies in general, it has also led to questions by some investors over the value they place on these assets.

February 23, 2021