Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

China’s Answer to Reddit Is Launching a Crypto Token

One of the oldest social networking platforms in China is launching its own crypto token in an apparent bid to boost declining user activity.

Tech  ·  25 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

G20 Eyes October Deadline for Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Standard

G20 member countries are looking at an October deadline for reviewing and implementing a global AML standard on cryptocurrency assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

You Can’t Ban Math: Crypto Unites to Call Out Congressman

In the span of a few hours, it became Crypto Twitter vs U.S. Representative Brad Sherman.

Markets  ·  19 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Fed Chair: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Great’ For Money Laundering

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell criticized cryptocurrencies during a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year

The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.

Markets  ·  17 July 2018
Bitcoin

Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations

Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Bank of Queensland Rules Out Crypto Purchases With Mortgage Funds

The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Concept Is a ‘Fallacy,’ Says Finnish Central Bank Advisor

A paper published by the Bank of Finland explains why cryptocurrencies will never become a form of money.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Torrent Site Pirate Bay Warns Users About Monero Mining Software

Torrent website The Pirate Bay is doubling down on its plan to use visitors' processing power to mine crypto.

Tech  ·  10 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

$13.5 Million in Crypto Stolen From Token Platform Bancor

Bancor is said to have suffered "a security breach" this morning.

Markets  ·  9 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

FINRA Wants to Know All About Member Firms’ Crypto Activities

The U.S. financial self-regulatory body is asking member firms to submit every detail of their existing or future activities in cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2018
Europe

Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Electronic Money

Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2018
IRS

International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime

Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue

India's central bank won a key victory in court this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 July 2018
Europe

EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlikely’ to Challenge Central Banks

Cryptocurrencies are "unlikely" to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU's newest report says.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 July 2018