Cryptocurrencies

Coincheck

Theft-Hit NEM Nosedived, But It Wasn’t February’s Big Crypto Loser

February is officially in the books for the crypto markets, though some coins may be left wishing they could turn back time.

Markets  ·  2 March 2018
Markets

Nano Goes Giga in Down Week for Crypto Prices

The majority of the top 25 cryptocurrencies are reporting losses on a weekly basis, but the nano token has bucked the trend.

Markets  ·  23 February 2018
Japan

Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Drops Below $10K as Crypto Markets Dip

The wider cryptocurrency market may be feeling the heat of a decline in bitcoin prices today.

Markets  ·  22 February 2018
Markets

Building a Base? Crypto Market Hovers Around $500 Billion

The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is gyrating around the $500 billion mark – and possibly building a base for a step higher.

Markets  ·  21 February 2018
Markets

Surging Litecoin Is Leading the Crypto Price Recovery

The recovery of the wider crypto market is looking stronger by the day, and litecoin is leading the way.

Markets  ·  15 February 2018
Exchanges

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Bitcoin

Cryptos Go Green as Market Cap Holds Above $400 Billion

The crypto markets have begun the week on a positive note, with the total market capitalization of all currencies consolidating around $430 billion.

Markets  ·  12 February 2018
Markets

Lesser-Known LSK Was Crypto’s Big Weekly Winner

After a rough week across the markets, CoinDesk looks at the cryptocurrencies in the top 25 that have fared well, and not so well.

Markets  ·  9 February 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Consolidation with 20% Spike

The top 10 cryptos are trading more or less sideways today, with the exception of bitcoin cash, which has spiked in the last 24 hours.

Markets  ·  8 February 2018
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Up Over 20% as Crypto Markets Regain Poise

Cryptocurrencies are trading in the green today after a tumultuous week, with bitcoin having leapt 20 percent in 24 hours.

Markets  ·  7 February 2018
Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November

The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.

Markets  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

India’s Finance Minister Strikes Stern Tone on Cryptos in Budget Speech

During his annual budget speech, Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley confirmed his position that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2018
News

Venezuela’s President Announces ‘Petro’ Token Pre-Sale

The president of Venezuela has said the pre-sale of the country's proposed oil-backed cryptocurrency will launch next month.

Tech  ·  31 January 2018
Insurance

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018