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Darius McQuaid

Darius McQuaid is a finance reporter who has written business stories for the Daily Express, where he specialised in Brexit, the US markets and cryptocurrencies. He has reported on various financial issues including pensions, bridging loans and funds and was recognised by the ADVFN International Financial Awards for his “outstanding” cryptocurrency coverage. Previously he was editor of HRreview, a finalist in the Drum Online Media Awards. His personal interests include swimming, squash, music and TV/films.

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A smartphone displays the Binance logo in front of a blurred stock chart
Watch: Crypto.com exec refuses to answer questions on FTX Binance feud – twice!

Eric Anziani avoids getting drawn into FTT sell-off hostility between Binance and FTX

Darius McQuaid15:48, 8 November 2022
 Detail view of crypto.com Arena logo on the court during a NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers on 6 November, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
Crypto.com COO says sports sponsorships build value as CRO token continues slide

Crypto.com has formed sponsorships with F1, the UFC and an NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers

Darius McQuaid14:39, 8 November 2022
The logo and name of French video game developer, publisher and distributor Ubisoft
Mythos DAO in charge: Mythical Games execs depart as Web3 dev embraces decentralised approach

New approach involves Ubisoft and Animoca Brands which have both partnered with the Mythos Foundation

Darius McQuaid15:15, 4 November 2022
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Ethos 2.0 token launch: How can Voyager bankruptcy victims access Magic Keys secure backup solution allocation

Binance made a bid for Voyager, but FTX successfully bought the crypto lender's assets

Darius McQuaid19:15, 3 November 2022
 Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, gestures as he speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on 8 April, 2022
Galaxy Digital in trouble? Mike Novogratz-founded digital asset co cutting jobs as steep losses mount

Galaxy Digital suffered a $554.7m net loss during Q2, three times the loss seen in the same quarter in 2021

Darius McQuaid15:49, 2 November 2022
Boris Johnson delivers his farewell address as PM outside 10 Downing Street
Boris Johnson blockchain conference keynote: When will former PM make his Singapore symposium speech?

A former US vice president will also be speaking at the event

Darius McQuaid12:52, 2 November 2022
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Dogecoin payment for blue check marks, Twitter Blue is getting pricier by the day as DOGE price skyrockets

Renowned author Stephen King is not a fan of the idea of paying for ticks

Darius McQuaid15:20, 1 November 2022
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Chainlink staking date, details: Twitter crypto analyst Pentoshi joins chorus talking up LINK price potential

Crypto analyst Pentoshi believes the staking system will act as a “catalyst” for the crypto’s rise

Darius McQuaid12:41, 1 November 2022
 In this photo illustration the Blockfi logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background
BlockFi bitcoin miner loans default risk: Strategy under pressure as slumping BTC price threatens mining sector

BlockFi began a campaign to finance BTC miners in 2020

Darius McQuaid15:57, 31 October 2022
Image of Elon Musk deep in thought next to the blue bird logo of Twitter
Dogecoin short squeeze: Futures position liquidations spike as DOGE interest, price rise after Musk Twitter takeover

In 2019, a Twitter poll named Musk the unofficial CEO of dogecoin

Darius McQuaid12:53, 31 October 2022
A smartphone displays the logo of FTX in front of a screen showing the FTX website
FTX exchange ‘working on a stablecoin’, according to CEO Bankman-Fried

The 2022 crypto bear market is the first FTX has experienced

Darius McQuaid14:33, 27 October 2022
 In this photo illustration, the American online social media, social networking service, and virtual metaverse company formally known as Facebook (FB), Meta Platforms, logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
Zuck out of luck: Facebook’s Meta hit with $3.7bn third-quarter metaverse losses

Net income for Q3 fell by 52% to $4.4bn (£3.8bn) for Meta

Darius McQuaid11:19, 27 October 2022
Exterior of House of Commons and the Palace of Westminster next to the River Thames
UK votes to recognise cryptos as regulated financial instruments

However, the bill, with its new provisions, has yet to be passed as law

Darius McQuaid14:45, 26 October 2022
Retirement Coin Jar
Nearly half of Millennials and Gen Z want crypto for retirement, says survey

Inflation was named as the main obstacle to retirement amongst all age demographics

Darius McQuaid13:30, 26 October 2022
A picture taken on 20 October, 2022, shows people walking past the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup countdown clock as it nears marking thirty days, in the Qatari capital Doha
2022 FIFA World Cup countdown – which fan tokens are the top-scorers so far?

Socios.com and Bitci issue Fan Tokens

Darius McQuaid14:55, 25 October 2022

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