Cyprus

What Would Happen to Crypto in a Global Market Meltdown?

CoinDesk advisory board director Michael Casey takes a look at the state of investor psychology as it relates to the crypto markets today.

Business  ·  11 June 2018

Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed new details about its efforts to explore blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
Europe

Cyprus Primary School Now Accepts Bitcoin for Student Fees

CoinDesk speaks to the local school and the individual who helped convince it to accept BTC.

Business  ·  29 April 2014
Startups

Neo & Bee CEO Breaks Silence on Alleged Bitcoin Fraud

Neo & Bee CEO Danny Brewster has taken to reddit to address the fraud rumours surrounding him recently.

Business  ·  15 April 2014
Startups

Neo & Bee Share Price Plunges to 0.0001 BTC as Trading Resumes

At 5PM EST on 4th April, trading for Neo & Bee on Havelock Investments resumed with a major sell-off.

Business  ·  5 April 2014
Crime

Neo & Bee CEO Danny Brewster Faces Fraud Allegations in Cyprus

Two Neo & Bee customers have made official complaints of fraud against the Cyprus-based company, reports say.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2014
Startups

Neo & Bee CEO Moves to Reassure Investors Following Insolvency Confusion

CEO Danny Brewster has fired back at critics and outlined plans to sell equity and find a new CEO.

Business  ·  2 April 2014
News

University of Nicosia Launches Free ‘Introduction to Digital Currencies’ Online Course

The Massive Open Online Course also offers accelerated sessions for the fast-learning and time-poor.

Business  ·  2 April 2014
Altcoins

CoinDesk Guide to the World’s National Altcoins

All you need to know about national cryptocurrencies – a new trend in altcoin development.

Tech  ·  28 March 2014
Europe

Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies

Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin is Legal, Says Central Bank of Cyprus

Despite disapproving of digital currencies, the Cypriot bank says it can only warn of the risks of using bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2014
Startups

Bank-like Bitcoin Portal Neo Opens First Branch in Cyprus

The brick-and-mortar bitcoin portal opened its flagship branch in Cyprus earlier today.

Business  ·  24 February 2014
Europe

Following Mt. Gox Sell-Off, Cyprus Warns of Bitcoin’s Volatility

Following Mt. Gox's withdrawal halt, Cyprus has advised its citizens to treat bitcoin with caution given its volatility.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2014
Europe

University in Cyprus Receives First Tuition Payment in Bitcoin

The University of Nicosia has become the world’s first accredited university to accept fees paid in cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  6 December 2013
News

University of Nicosia in Cyprus Becomes First in the World to Accept Bitcoin

A university in Cyprus has announced that it will accept bitcoin for the payment of tuition and other fees.

Business  ·  21 November 2013