Economy

Bitcoin

Coronavirus Hits US Stocks, Bitcoin Climbs, Haven Status Unclear

The spreading coronavirus sowed a new bout of fear among investors, triggering a stock market sell-off and flight to safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasury bonds.

Markets  ·  27 February 2020
CBDC

Korean Central Bank Study: Issuing Digital Currency Poses Financial Risk

A Bank of Korea study concluded that a central bank digital currency could adversely affect commercial banks and ultimately financial stability.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2019
Regulation

Crypto Assets Don’t Pose Threat to Financial Stability Today, Says FSB

A new report by the Financial Stability Board found that crypto assets pose no threat to financial stability at present, but should be monitored.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2018
Privacy

What the Blockchain Means for Economic Prosperity

Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.

Markets  ·  24 December 2015
Wallets

6 Types of Businesses Bitcoin Will Enable for the First Time

With digital currencies spawning brand new types of companies never conceived before, here are six growing business sectors.

Business  ·  2 November 2014