The advertisements for cryptocurrency or money-making schemes could have misled users into believing they were promoted by celebrities, ACCC said

At least eight highly valued crypto startups — ranging from exchange Gemini to peer-to-peer payments group Circle — have launched VC arms

Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, gained a licence to operate in Dubai, bolstering the UAE's aim of becoming a crypto hub. 

The unit said it is looking to invest in technology startups in Web3, gaming and fintech – especially those in the metaverse, NFT, blockchain and e-sports

The US said John Barksdale, a former resident of Thailand, lied about the value and profitability of Ormeus Coin's mining assets, including that the coin was backed by a $250m mining operation

Rules allow traders to offset annual losses against gains for taxes due on cryptocurrency investments, and exempt a value-added-tax of 7% for cryptocurrency trading on authorised exchanges

Russia is facing a barrage of sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. Governments are concerned it may use cryptocurrencies to evade them

The order sets an 180-day deadline for a series of reports on "the future of money" and the role that cryptocurrencies will play in the evolving landscape

The People's Bank of China said during an annual work conference that it would maintain its crackdown on virtual currency transactions

Sotheby's has already sold NFTs, the ubiquitous digital objects that are linked to pieces of art or other items, for millions of dollars over the past year

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, announced the plan on Twitter on Thursday and said Kyiv would reveal details soon

"We should take measures to prevent listed persons and institutions from switching to unregulated crypto-assets,” Germany's finance minister said