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Coinbase Hires Facebook, Twitter Vet As Communications VP

The cryptocurrency exchange's hiring spree continues with the naming of a new vice president of communications.

Business  ·  9 April 2018
Bitcoin

If Facebook Can Be Worth Billions, Why Can’t Cryptos?

CoinDesk Editor Pete Rizzo puts forth an alternate way to think about crypto valuations – one that might poke holes in critics' bubble talk.

Markets  ·  27 March 2018
ICOs

After Facebook, Will Global Ad Regulators Reject ICOs?

ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior?

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
Regulation

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2018
Facebook

Canadian Official Wants Google to Ban Ads for Crypto, ICOs

A top official from the Manitoba Securities Commission praised Facebook's ban on ads for ICOs and cryptocurrencies and said Google should follow suit.

Markets  ·  7 February 2018
Facebook

Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto

Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.

Business  ·  6 February 2018
Facebook

Facebook Is Banning Ads for Bitcoin and ICOs

Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new policy that bans advertisements involving bitcoin and initial coin offerings, among others. 

Markets  ·  30 January 2018
Facebook

What a Facebook Blockchain Token Might Look Like

If Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg really wants to experiment with decentralized systems, a publicly issued crypto-token would be hell of a way to do it.

Markets  ·  22 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Zuckerberg to Study Crypto in Quest to Fix Facebook

The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

Business  ·  5 January 2018
Bitcoin

Fake News? Former New Zealand Prime Minister Denies Investing in Bitcoin

Former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he did not advise people to invest in bitcoin, as was stated in a post pretending to be the NZ Herald.

Markets  ·  12 December 2017
Facebook

Can Blockchain Save Us from the Internet’s Original Sin?

The digital behemoths – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple – have too much power over our digital lives. Can blockchain help us take back control?

Tech  ·  27 October 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API

With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.

Business  ·  16 September 2017
Ethereum

Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum

Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2017
Insurance

Deloitte Uses Facebook to Build Warranties on Bitcoin Blockchain

Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase.

Markets  ·  29 April 2016
Exchanges

Blockchain Adds Former Merrill Lynch, Facebook Execs as Advisors

Bitcoin wallet service Blockchain has added a former banking chairman and a former Facebook executive to its team of advisors.

Business  ·  9 September 2015