Cryptocurrency

Exchanges

Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Self-Regulate In Wake of $500 Million Hack

Sixteen cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have formed a new self-regulatory organization, an effort that comes in the wake of a $500 million hack.

Markets  ·  5 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency

Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country's proprietary cryptocurrency. 

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2018
Bitcoin

The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans

Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who’s Involved Isn’t Clear

Several companies have been so far linked to Venezuela's petro cryptocurrency initiative in the wake of this week's launch.

Business  ·  21 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

The maker of "Pac-Man" and "Pong" has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  15 February 2018
Exchanges

Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.  

Markets  ·  14 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

India’s Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Exchanges

Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Bitcoin

Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture

Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital.

Markets  ·  8 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo: Invest at Your Own Risk

Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research.

Markets  ·  7 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction

Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Brisbane Airport to Launch In-Terminal Cryptocurrency Payments

Australia's Brisbane Airport is to roll out digital currency payments within the terminal shopping area.

Business  ·  26 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Security Firm Guardtime Unveils Crypto Asset Storage Product

Guardtime and Metaco launched yesterday, "SILO", a new cryptocurrency asset management solution for banks and financial institutions.

Markets  ·  25 January 2018
Exchanges

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 January 2018