Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | August 2022: Crypto Security, Regulation, NFTs
Autumn is coming, and so are the discussions around cybersecurity. The last summer month was rich in news on hacks and security breaches. Cryptocurrency bridge provider Nomad experienced one of the largest hacks in crypto history — $190 million was stolen. Moreover, Robinhood announced a 44% drop in revenues and had to let go of […]
Mary Poliakova Joins IPRA to Promote Ethical Public Relations Standards
Today, we are excited to announce that Mary Poliakova has joined the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). As Co-Founder and COO of Drofa Comms, Mary will contribute to global discussions on ethical public relations. A Global Network for Excellence Most importantly, IPRA is a leading global network for communication specialists. Indeed, the United Nations has […]
Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | July 2022: Market, Policy, and Risk
With the last month of summer at our doorstep, Crypto Winter has started to thaw. The global crypto market cap climbed back to $1.09 trillion after more than a month, and while the recovery is gradual, the tone has shifted. Bitcoin has been hovering around $23,000 for over two weeks, while Ethereum has stayed near […]
Fintech Industry Trends: Key Insights from Fintech Week London
The Drofa Comms team recently attended Fintech Week London. During the event, we joined vital discussions on the evolution of digital finance and emerging fintech industry trends. Ultimately, this flagship conference served as a crucial beacon for industry experts. Consequently, global financial sector leaders gathered here to align on the future of the market. Fintech […]
UK Crypto Hub Regulation: Insights from the Crypto A.M. Event
On 22 June, the Drofa Comms team celebrated the 4th anniversary of Crypto A.M. This publication is a major British voice in the digital asset industry. The event took place at Boisdale in Canary Wharf, London. It brought together fintech experts and leading financial journalists. Defining a New Regulatory Regime Overall, the evening featured high-level […]
Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | June 2022: Bear Market Pain, CBDC Progress
Crypto Winter started feeling even colder in June, with layoffs spreading across the industry as the bearish market dragged on. BlockFi announced a reduction of nearly 25% of its staff; Coinbase nearly 20%, while Winklevoss-led Gemini cut 10% of its workforce. The list kept growing beyond the U.S.: Argentina’s BuenBit slashed over 50% of its […]
Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | May 2022: Luna Fallout & Regulation
May has been another hectic month for fintech and crypto. The market is still digesting the fallout after the collapse of Luna. The G7 countries are (once again) picking up speed on digital asset regulation and CBDC development. Latin America is showing strong pro-crypto sentiment. Crypto Crash Bitcoin slumped to its lowest in 52 weeks […]
Drofa Comms at Finnovex Europe: Takeaways on the Future of Financial Services
On 10-11 May, the Drofa Comms team participated in Finnovex Europe Virtual Summit, joining the discussion on how digital transformation shapes modern finance. The fully virtual summit brought together experts in banking and fintech to discuss innovations in financial services and their future. Event speakers touched upon regulations: how they help move the sector forward […]
Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | April 2022: NFTs and the Metaverse Take Over the Crypto Narrative
April is a busy month for the crypto market. The Metaverse and NFT sectors are going through a roller-coaster of happenings. Celebrities are coming together to invest in crypto startups. Meanwhile, major brands like Disney, Millennium Hotels and Resorts announce plans to launch operations in the metaverse. The hype around NFT continues to grow. Even […]
Drofa Comms Monthly Roundup | March 2022: Privacy, NFTs, Hacks & Regulation
Drofa Comms stays on top of developments across financial markets and fintech, and our monthly reports make it easier to track the biggest news and the trends behind it. As technology evolves, talent and capital once concentrated in Silicon Valley are increasingly moving into crypto, blockchain, and Web3 ventures. Regulation is also accelerating. In the […]