Cryptocurrencies

Markets

Most Big Cryptos Dropped this Week – These Two Bucked the Trend

The crypto markets are set to end the second week of May on a low note, with all but a few, such as bytecoin and zilliqa, showing significant losses.

Markets  ·  11 May 2018
Regulation

CFTC Officials Want Close Cooperation With SEC on Crypto Rules

Two members of the U.S. commodities regulator spoke at a conference. One stressed enforcement, the other working with the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 May 2018
Cardano

EOS, TRX, ADA: April’s Crypto Winners Saw Over 100% Gains

April wasn't exactly a stellar month for crypto assets – that said there were strong gains to be had for those willing to wade into riskier waters.

Markets  ·  2 May 2018
Bitcoin

Arizona’s Crypto Tax Payments Bill Clears Hurdle

Arizona's revamped cryptocurrency tax bill was approved by a key committee on Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2018
Markets

XVG, EOS, ONT: 3 Cryptos Leading the Market Recovery

Lesser-known cryptocurrencies such as XVG, EOS, and ONT continue to outperform the majors.

Markets  ·  13 April 2018
Regulation

Arizona’s Crypto Tax Payments Bill Is Being Revamped

Arizona's crypto tax bill is still moving forward, despite seeming to have stalled in the Senate last month.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Exchanges

SEC Chief Touts Benefits of Crypto Regulation

U.S. SEC chairman Jay Clayton addressed ICOs and enforcement actions taken against them during a talk at Princeton University.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
Markets

Hacked Verge Token Takes A Price Hit

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency verge has suffered a hack in the last 24 hours, but the charts indicate better times may lie ahead.

Markets  ·  5 April 2018
Banks

Bank of Montreal Expands Crypto Purchase Ban

Canada's Bank of Montreal will prohibit customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies using Interac debit cards, on top of an existing Mastercard ban.

Business  ·  4 April 2018
Regulation

‘Lack of Understanding’ Derails Georgia’s Bitcoin Tax Bill

A Georgia bill to enable tax payments through cryptocurrencies failed to get out of committee, one of the measure's sponsors said.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2018
Bitcoin

How Bad Was Q1? Just Two Top-Tier Cryptos Saw Gains

The crypto markets had a rough ride in the first quarter of 2018, with just two tokens bucking the downtrend.

Markets  ·  2 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
Bitcoin

VEN, BNB, NEM: Lesser-Known Cryptos Outperform Amid Bitcoin Slump

Lesser-known cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin and VeChain managed to score gains this week, despite the broader market sell-off.

Markets  ·  16 March 2018
China

China IT Ministry to Create Official Blockchain Standards

China's information and technology ministry aims to establish a standards committee to boost the development of blockchain in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2018
Exchanges

Caixin: China Blocking Crypto Exchanges on Social Media

Chinese regulators are reportedly blocking social media accounts held by cryptocurrency exchanges that still offer services in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018