The CFPB is launching a regulatory sandbox to encourage innovation in new tech such as blockchain, acting head Mick Mulvaney announced Wednesday.
A digital services firm owned by a Singapore government agency and a major port operator has launched a blockchain platform for cross-border trade.
Legendary musician and former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel has invested in blockchain startup Provenance.
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
Two Congressional committee hearings will examine whether crypto is the future of money, as well as what sort of regulation the space may need.
Charlie Lee took to reddit Tuesday to clarify his and the Litecoin Foundation's roles in the new acquisition of nearly 10 percent of a German bank.
Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.
The latest attempt to create a crypto pegged to the U.S. dollar, or stablecoin, combines 21st-century technology with an invention from the 1930s.
NatWest, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, has joined Marco Polo, a blockchain consortium started by R3 and trade finance specialist TradeIX.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.
Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.
Wallet and custody startup Ledger is ramping up the number of cryptocurrencies it supports to meet demand from institutional investors.