Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

U.K. Won’t Accept Cryptocurrency for Tax Bills, Minister Says

The U.K. government does plan to regulate exchanges and wallet providers, but won't intervene to help such startups get bank accounts.

Markets  ·  30 November 2017
Cryptocurrency

Is Your Ether Frozen? Parity Launches Support Website In Wake of Exploit

The multisig wallet provider has created a website where uses can check their ethereum addresses to see if their funds were affected by the exploit.

Tech  ·  9 November 2017
Bitcoin

NYU’s ‘Dean of Valuations’ Says Bitcoin Is a Currency, Not an Asset

Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at the NYU's Stern School of Business, has spelled out why he believes bitcoin is a currency, not an asset.

Tech  ·  25 October 2017
Cryptocurrency

Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses ‘Serious Risks’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2017
Japan

33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan

Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017
Cryptocurrency

WhopperCoin: Burger King Russia Launches Blockchain Loyalty Program

Burger King meets blockchain as the fast-food chain's Russian branch is set to launch a new cryptocurrency-based loyalty program.

Business  ·  30 August 2017
Bitcoin

Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes

A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.

Markets  ·  25 August 2017
Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s Central Bank: It’s ‘Too Risky’ to Launch a Cryptocurrency

A senior official for the South African Reserve Bank has spoken of the risks for the institution in launching its own cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2017
Cryptocurrency

10 Reasons Why Central Banks Will Miss the Cryptocurrency Renaissance

A former central banker outlines 10 reasons why he believes his former employer (and other banks like it) will fail to adapt to cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2017
Europe

Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek ‘Optimal Solution’

A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 2017
Exchanges

Crypto Assets Trade 24/7 – And That Changes More Than Uptime

New to cryptocurrency? You may want to make a closer look at how its charts and prices function.

Markets  ·  24 July 2017
Cryptocurrency

Killing ‘Cryptocurrency’: Why It’s Time to Retire the Term

A crypto fund manager argues that the term "cryptocurrencies" is now outdated, proposing another to match the tech's evolving use.

Markets  ·  7 July 2017
Cryptocurrency

A Framework for Valuing Crypto Tokens

Acupay CTO Sid Kalla provides an in-depth guide for those considering investing in an initial coin offering or ICO.

Markets  ·  3 March 2017
Cryptocurrency

This Blockchain Startup Will Pay You to Help Your Friends Find Love

Matchpool is a new dating service that aims to bring couples together through the art of matchmaking – with a 21st century twist.

Markets  ·  12 February 2017
Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Index Funds: Can They Beat Bitcoin’s Returns?

An industry observer's simulations of cryptocurrency index funds suggest bitcoin is hard to beat.

Markets  ·  22 October 2016