Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Fraudsters Take Aim at Investors in Controversial KodakCoin ICO

KODAKCoin's backers are calling a crypto exchange's ICO launch claims "fraudulent."

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Cryptocurrency

Barclays CEO Pushes Back Against Crypto Trading Desk Reports

The CEO of U.K.'s banking giant Barclays has shot down the rumor that the bank is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency trading desk.

Markets  ·  2 May 2018
Cryptocurrency

Singapore to Speed Up Blockchain Patent Approvals

Singapore's IP Office is shortening the grant process for fintech related patent applications, including those focusing on blockchain payment.

Business  ·  27 April 2018
Bitcoin

Stellar Run: XLM, IOTA, ADA Spike in Good Week for Altcoins

Bitcoin may be inching up of late but the market for alternative cryptocurrencies remains a choppy sea of big winners and losers.

Markets  ·  20 April 2018
Cryptocurrency

Crypto and Cannabis Investment Promoter Hit With Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist against a cryptocurrency and weed investment platform on alleged fraud charges.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Cryptocurrency

Survey: Younger Koreans More Likely to Invest in Crypto

Nearly a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s want to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a new poll conducted by Bank of Korea.

Markets  ·  28 March 2018
Europe

Ireland’s Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group

Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Capital Raises $150 Million, Looks Beyond Financial Services

The raise, Blockchain Capital's fourth, includes $25 million worth of cryptocurrency and brings its total assets under management to $250 million.

Business  ·  22 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

OECD to G20: Crypto Tax Policies Need Global Clarity

The global economic organization has called for agreement on new frameworks for the taxation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Singapore Central Bank Touts Blockchain for Payments

The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain's "strongest" use case is in cross-border settlement.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Escapes Scrutiny at Annual China Investor Event

Cryptocurrencies were not brought up for criticism at an annual Chinese consumer protection event, despite rumors to the effect.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Playboy TV to Accept Crypto Payments for Adult Content

Playboy TV is launching a new payment option that will allow customers to access its exclusive content using cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Former Thai Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Regulation

A former Thai official is calling for brining proper regulation on all cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

Markets  ·  8 March 2018
Bitcoin

Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring ‘True Freedom’

Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018