Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Crypto

The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Report: India’s Government Sends Tax Notices to Cryptocurrency Traders

India has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of cryptocurrency owners within its borders.

Markets  ·  19 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

3 (Possible) Reasons the Crypto Markets Tanked This Week

What do you get when you mix regulatory threats, an immature market infrastructure and an influx of new investors? Lots of red on the trading screens.

Markets  ·  18 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Israel Releases Draft Plan for Taxing ICOs

Israel's government has published draft circular outlining possible approaches to taxing the proceeds of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2018
Coinbase

Metropolitan Bank Denies Policy Change on Crypto Wire Transfers

Metropolitan Bank released a statement stating that it had a "long-standing policy" barring crypto-related wire transfers outside the U.S.

Markets  ·  16 January 2018
Europe

France Creates Working Group for Cryptocurrency Regulation

The French minister of the economy has announced the creation of a working group to develop cryptocurrency regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Venezuela’s Planned Petro Cryptocurrency ‘Illegal,’ Says Congress

Venezuela's opposition-run congress has declared that a planned new oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro is illegal.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Kodak Is Launching a Cryptocurrency for Photographers

U.S. technology firm Kodak has announced that it will launch its own cryptocurrency, with plans to host an initial coin offering (ICO).

Business  ·  9 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
Exchanges

VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims

A VR penny stock saw 200 percent surge in stock price after announcing a shift in corporate focus to cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  4 January 2018
Europe

UK Central Bank Mulls Cryptocurrency Linked To Pounds Sterling

A research unit at the Bank of England is reportedly investigating the introduction of a cryptocurrency linked to the British pound.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 January 2018
Bitcoin

2017: A Defining Year for Cryptocurrency Regulation

This Year in Review article look at some of the major regulatory developments from 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 December 2017
Cryptocurrency

Some Crypto Assets Are Trending Up Amid Today’s Drop

Amidst today's market drop, several cryptocurrencies reported gains during the afternoon trading session.

Markets  ·  22 December 2017
Cryptocurrency

FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection

FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 December 2017
Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan President Announces ‘Petro’ Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has announced a new cryptocurrency called the "petro."

Business  ·  4 December 2017