Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 22:00

Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin Unlike the U.S., Germany will regard bitcoin as equivalent to legal tender when used as a means of payment, according to a new government document.

Germany Won't Tax You for Buying Coffee With Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 22:00

Germany Won't Tax You for Buying Coffee With Bitcoin Unlike the U.S., Germany will regard bitcoin as equivalent to legal tender when used as a means of payment, according to a new government document.

Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 21:00

Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.

Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 20:00

Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.

UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 19:00

UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.

Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 18:00

Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.

Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 17:00

Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 16:00

JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 14:55

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

No Blockchain Is an Island

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 14:00

No Blockchain Is an Island Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.

Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 13:00

Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch The launch of Japan's first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures.

Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 12:00

Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 11:00

US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering' Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing.

Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 10:10

Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates.

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 09:00

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

Circle X Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 09:00

Circle X Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

Circle X Exchange Will Be More Than Another Coinbase

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 09:00

Circle X Exchange Will Be More Than Another Coinbase Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange to Challenge More Than Coinbase

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 09:00

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange to Challenge More Than Coinbase Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

Twitter Scammers Use Verified Accounts to Trick Crypto Holders

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 07:00

Twitter Scammers Use Verified Accounts to Trick Crypto Holders Scammers hoping to steal cryptocurrency are hacking verified Twitter accounts to swindle users.

$35 Million Refund? Developer Appeals Ethereum for Hard Fork Hack Reversal

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 05:01

$35 Million Refund? Developer Appeals Ethereum for Hard Fork Hack Reversal An early ethereum developer is speaking out about why he feels a platform-wide software upgrade should be used to help him recover lost funds.

$35 Million Refund? Developer Appeals to Ethereum for Hack Reversal

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 05:01

$35 Million Refund? Developer Appeals to Ethereum for Hack Reversal An early ethereum developer is speaking out about why he feels a platform-wide software upgrade should be used to help him recover lost funds.

Hard Fork Refund? Developer to Appeal Ethereum for Hacked Millions

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 05:01

Hard Fork Refund? Developer to Appeal Ethereum for Hacked Millions An early ethereum developer is speaking out about why he feels a platform-wide software upgrade should be used to help him recover lost funds.

Fork Refund? Developer Appeals Ethereum for Millions

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 05:01

Fork Refund? Developer Appeals Ethereum for Millions An early ethereum developer is speaking out about why he feels a platform-wide software upgrade should be used to help him recover lost funds.

Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 03:11

Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

Chinese Universities Are Pursuing Blockchain Patents

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 28. 01:15

Chinese Universities Are Pursuing Blockchain Patents Universities in China are joining the country's private sector in an effort to patent blockchain solutions, new filings reveal.

Bill Gates' 'Nonsense' Crypto Comments Draw Twitter Ire

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 23:25

Bill Gates' 'Nonsense' Crypto Comments Draw Twitter Ire Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates claimed cryptocurrency "has caused deaths in a fairly direct way." The crypto community found that very amusing.

Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 22:15

Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a "comprehensive strategy" around cryptocurrencies.

Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 21:00

Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful' A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be "incredibly useful."

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) About 2018's Biggest Token Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 20:00

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) About 2018's Biggest Token Sale Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal.

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 20:00

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal.

StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 18:45

StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain's executive chairman suggest the idea isn't so far-fetched.

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 17:40

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 17:40

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Crypto Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.

Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 16:45

Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals.

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 15:15

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court. 

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 14:30

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 13:40

Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Bitcoin Cash Rallies on 38% Rise in Trading Volume

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 13:00

Bitcoin Cash Rallies on 38% Rise in Trading Volume Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern?

Bitcoin Cash Gains on 38% Rise in Trading Volume

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 13:00

Bitcoin Cash Gains on 38% Rise in Trading Volume Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern?

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 12:00

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K Following Upside Break

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 10:35

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K Following Upside Break As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates.

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K After Upside Break

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 10:35

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K After Upside Break As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates.

Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 10:00

Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.

Making Peace with Crypto's Capacity for Evil

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 09:00

Making Peace with Crypto's Capacity for Evil The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

Making Peace with a Crypto Axis of Evil

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 09:00

Making Peace with a Crypto Axis of Evil The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 08:30

E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.

BlackRock Cautions Crypto Investors: 'Complete Losses' Possible

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 07:00

BlackRock Cautions Crypto Investors: 'Complete Losses' Possible Investment management company BlackRock says it sees a more expansive role for cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future.

BlackRock: Crypto Use Could Grow As Market Matures

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 07:00

BlackRock: Crypto Use Could Grow As Market Matures Investment management company BlackRock says it sees a more expansive role for cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future.

Taiwan's New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 05:30

Taiwan's New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost Taiwan's central bank is promising to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.

What Ban? China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 04:00

What Ban? China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

China's Crypto Exchanges Are Thriving Despite the Ban

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 04:00

China's Crypto Exchanges Are Thriving Despite the Ban Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 04:00

China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

China's Crypto Exchanges Are Thriving Again

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 04:00

China's Crypto Exchanges Are Thriving Again Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 27. 02:45

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.

Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 23:00

Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft A hacker who compromised CoinDash's website last year and took 43,500 ether tokens from would-be investors has returned 30,000 of them to the project.

50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 22:00

50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has claimed in a bankruptcy filing that he has never owned bitcoin, contrary to reports that he is a "bitcoin millionaire."

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 21:00

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History One of bitcoin's historic moments just got revisited, with a Lightning

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: History Repeats With Lightning Buy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 21:00

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: History Repeats With Lightning Buy The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech.

'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 20:31

'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion.

CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 20:00

CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.

EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 19:00

EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.

Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 18:00

Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.

Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 17:00

Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.

Goldman Sachs Latest to Label Crypto A Business Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 17:00

Goldman Sachs Latest to Label Crypto A Business Risk Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.

Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 16:05

Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.

Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 14:53

Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.

Circle Buys Crypto Exchange Poloniex

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 14:53

Circle Buys Crypto Exchange Poloniex Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.

W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 14:00

W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor.

Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 13:15

Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 13:00

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin Pivot

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 12:00

3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin Pivot After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S.

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 11:00

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Price Outlook Favors Bears

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 11:00

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Price Outlook Favors Bears Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.

BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 10:00

BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.

Bitcoin Startup Backer BnkToTheFuture Closes $33 Million ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 10:00

Bitcoin Startup Backer BnkToTheFuture Closes $33 Million ICO Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.

State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 09:00

State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 09:00

State-by-State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

After Facebook, Will Global Ad Regulators Reject ICOs?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 07:00

After Facebook, Will Global Ad Regulators Reject ICOs? ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior?

China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 05:00

China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China's government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.

Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 03:00

Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say.

Venezuela May Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 26. 03:00

Venezuela May Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say.

What to Look for in ICO Terms and Conditions

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 25. 11:15

What to Look for in ICO Terms and Conditions If investing in an ICO, it is imperative to review the T&Cs, not just the white paper. Here's what to be on the lookout for.

How ICOs Can Protect Buyers from Phishing Attacks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 25. 10:30

How ICOs Can Protect Buyers from Phishing Attacks The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism.

Will Lightning Help or Hurt Bitcoin Privacy?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 24. 12:00

Will Lightning Help or Hurt Bitcoin Privacy? As the reality of faster, cheaper bitcoin payments approaches via the Lighting Network, concerns are spreading about the privacy it will offer.

Strip Clubs, Lambos and Hackers: A Tale of Two Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 24. 11:05

Strip Clubs, Lambos and Hackers: A Tale of Two Bitcoins A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.

Strip Clubs, Lambos and Code: A Tale of Two Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 24. 11:05

Strip Clubs, Lambos and Code: A Tale of Two Bitcoins A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.

Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 22:00

Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games.

New York Lawmakers Are Open to Revisiting the BitLicense

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 21:00

New York Lawmakers Are Open to Revisiting the BitLicense Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.

New York Lawmakers Open to Revisiting the BitLicense

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 21:00

New York Lawmakers Open to Revisiting the BitLicense Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon.

Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 20:05

Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers.

Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 19:00

Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.

Ethereum Governance 'Not That Bad' Says Buterin Amid Fund Debate

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 18:00

Ethereum Governance 'Not That Bad' Says Buterin Amid Fund Debate During an ethereum core developer meeting Friday, Vitalik Buterin argued the protocol's governance isn't functioning poorly, it's just misunderstood.

Georgia Becomes Latest State to Consider Bitcoin for Tax Payments

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 15:45

Georgia Becomes Latest State to Consider Bitcoin for Tax Payments Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin.

Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 15:05

Menendez Hints At US Action on Venezuela's Controversial Crypto A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue.

Nano Goes Giga in Down Week for Crypto Prices

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 14:00

Nano Goes Giga in Down Week for Crypto Prices The majority of the top 25 cryptocurrencies are reporting losses on a weekly basis, but the nano token has bucked the trend.

High Stakes: Ethereum's Fight Over Lost Funds Explained

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 13:30

High Stakes: Ethereum's Fight Over Lost Funds Explained Ethereum is facing what might be its biggest tech crisis in some time, with developers split over whether software changes should recover lost funds.

Telecoms Blockchain Group Touts Demo Success, New Members

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 13:00

Telecoms Blockchain Group Touts Demo Success, New Members Several multinational telecoms firms have joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group to advance blockchain use cases in the industry.

Bank of China Moves to Patent Blockchain Scaling Solution

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 12:00

Bank of China Moves to Patent Blockchain Scaling Solution Bank of China has filed a patent application for a process it says is better able to scale blockchain systems.

Bitcoin is Back Over $10K, But Rally Looks Weak

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 10:45

Bitcoin is Back Over $10K, But Rally Looks Weak Bitcoin is witnessing a minor corrective rally today, but longer-term gains may be elusive, according to price chart analysis.

Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 10:21

Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

Why Venezuela's Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 09:00

Why Venezuela's Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.

Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 09:00

Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.

SEC Advocacy Director Says Crypto Investors Shouldn't 'Flip A Coin'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 07:00

SEC Advocacy Director Says Crypto Investors Shouldn't 'Flip A Coin' A new SEC blog post advises potential cryptocurrency investors to do their research prior to buying a token.

Report: Mutual Funds Could Save Billions With Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 05:00

Report: Mutual Funds Could Save Billions With Blockchain Shifting to a distributed, blockchain-based infrastructure could bring huge financial benefits to the asset management industry, research indicates.

Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 03:20

Turkish Lawmaker Proposes National Cryptocurrency Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country's proprietary cryptocurrency. 

Bitcoin Fees Are Down Big: Why It's Happening and What It Means

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 01:30

Bitcoin Fees Are Down Big: Why It's Happening and What It Means It wasn't long ago that bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20. But now they're down again. CoinDesk explores why.

Why Bitcoin Fees Are Down Again and What It Means

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 01:30

Why Bitcoin Fees Are Down Again and What It Means Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why.

Bitcoin Fees Are Down Again: Why It's Happening and What It Means

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 01:30

Bitcoin Fees Are Down Again: Why It's Happening and What It Means Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why.

Bitcoin Fees Drop: Why It Happened And What It Means

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 23. 01:30

Bitcoin Fees Drop: Why It Happened And What It Means Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why.

French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 23:10

French Regulator Says No to Online Crypto Derivatives Ads France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed.

Venezuela's President Orders Companies to Accept the Petro

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 21:45

Venezuela's President Orders Companies to Accept the Petro Venezuela officially has its own cryptocurrency – and its president wants some of the country's state-owned businesses to use it.

Venezuela's President Orders Companies to Accept Petro

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 21:45

Venezuela's President Orders Companies to Accept Petro Venezuela officially has its own cryptocurrency – and its president wants some of the country's state-owned businesses to use it.

The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 20:15

The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

Nasdaq Believes Publicly-Traded Long Blockchain Misled Investors

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 19:15

Nasdaq Believes Publicly-Traded Long Blockchain Misled Investors Long Blockchain is appealing a delisting decision from Nasdaq which, according to a letter, believes the publicly-traded company misled its investors.

Venezuela Is Talking With Russia About Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 17:30

Venezuela Is Talking With Russia About Cryptocurrency Venezuelan finance minister Simon Zerpa Delgado announced on Twitter that he visited Moscow to update Russian officials on Venezuela's petro currency.

Uphold Eyes Expansion With Mobile Payments Startup Acquisition

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 17:00

Uphold Eyes Expansion With Mobile Payments Startup Acquisition Digital payments platform Uphold has acquired Cortex MCP, a mobile commerce platform.

Tezos Board Reshuffled As Johann Gevers Steps Down

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 16:15

Tezos Board Reshuffled As Johann Gevers Steps Down Johann Gevers and Diego Pons, the last original members of the Tezos Foundation Board, have voluntarily stepped down from their positions.

Investing App Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in 5 US States

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 15:00

Investing App Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in 5 US States Stock brokerage company Robinhood has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading platform, rolling the service out to five states today.

Litecoin Cash Has Forked But It's Hardly Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 14:30

Litecoin Cash Has Forked But It's Hardly Trading A scheduled plan to launch a new cryptocurrency by forking the litecoin blockchain is finding little love from major data aggregators and exchanges.

Project Platypus: Jimmy Song's New Plan to Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 13:45

Project Platypus: Jimmy Song's New Plan to Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.

Inside Jimmy Song's New Plan to Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 13:45

Inside Jimmy Song's New Plan to Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.

Jimmy Song's New Job: Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 13:45

Jimmy Song's New Job: Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.

Jimmy Song's New Mission: Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 13:45

Jimmy Song's New Mission: Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.

Bitcoin Drops Below $10K as Crypto Markets Dip

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 13:00

Bitcoin Drops Below $10K as Crypto Markets Dip The wider cryptocurrency market may be feeling the heat of a decline in bitcoin prices today.

Oil Data Firm Platts Rolls Out Commercial Blockchain Platform

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 12:10

Oil Data Firm Platts Rolls Out Commercial Blockchain Platform Energy markets data provider S&P Global Platts has announced the commercial deployment of a blockchain network for sharing oil inventories.

UK Treasury Launches Inquiry into Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 11:00

UK Treasury Launches Inquiry into Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

UK Treasury Launches Inquiry Into Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 11:00

UK Treasury Launches Inquiry Into Cryptocurrency The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls But Bull Revival Isn't Yet Ruled Out

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 10:00

Bitcoin Rally Stalls But Bull Revival Isn't Yet Ruled Out Bitcoin bulls need a convincing break above $11,250 to revive the recent price rally after prices dip once more.

India Teams with Canadian Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy Push

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 09:00

India Teams with Canadian Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy Push India's tech industry is working with the Blockchain Research Institute to more heavily integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government.

NASSCOM Teams with Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 09:00

NASSCOM Teams with Blockchain Institute for Digital Economy India's tech industry is working with Canada's Blockchain Research Institute to integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government.

German Regulator Pledges 'Precise' Oversight of ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 07:00

German Regulator Pledges 'Precise' Oversight of ICOs Germany's top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs.

Bitcoin Lightning Fraud? Laolu Is Building a 'Watchtower' to Fight It

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 04:44

Bitcoin Lightning Fraud? Laolu Is Building a 'Watchtower' to Fight It With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users.

Lightning's Watchtower: How Laolu Is Fighting Future Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 04:44

Lightning's Watchtower: How Laolu Is Fighting Future Fraud With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users.

Lightning's Watchtower: How Laolu Is Fighting Bitcoin Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 04:44

Lightning's Watchtower: How Laolu Is Fighting Bitcoin Fraud With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users.

The Legal Risk to ICOs That No One's Talking About

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 22. 03:21

The Legal Risk to ICOs That No One's Talking About Even if the SEC doesn't pursue an enforcement action against a token seller, buyers can sue privately under U.S. securities laws to unwind the sale.

Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who's Involved Isn't Clear

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 22:45

Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who's Involved Isn't Clear Several companies have been so far linked to Venezuela's petro cryptocurrency initiative in the wake of this week's launch.

US Government Arrests Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 20:35

US Government Arrests Bitcoin Stock Exchange Founder The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct bitcoin investment platform, has been hit with two lawsuits filed by the U.S. government.

What Venezuelans Are Saying About Their New National Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 19:05

What Venezuelans Are Saying About Their New National Cryptocurrency The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.

What Venezuelans Are Saying About the Petro

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 19:05

What Venezuelans Are Saying About the Petro The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.

Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 18:20

Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.

Crypto Nodes Are One Step Closer to Legal Protection in Arizona

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 17:00

Crypto Nodes Are One Step Closer to Legal Protection in Arizona The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill protecting blockchain node operators from local restrictions.

Ripple Papers Promise New Start for $40 Billion XRP Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 16:00

Ripple Papers Promise New Start for $40 Billion XRP Cryptocurrency Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.

Ripple Paper Pledges New Start for $40 Billion XRP

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 16:00

Ripple Paper Pledges New Start for $40 Billion XRP Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.

Ripple Paper Pledges New Support for $40 Billion XRP

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 16:00

Ripple Paper Pledges New Support for $40 Billion XRP Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.

Ripple Adds 5 New Clients Across 4 Countries

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 15:05

Ripple Adds 5 New Clients Across 4 Countries Two banks and three money remittance firms across four different countries are turning to Ripple's blockchain networks for cross-border payments.

R3 Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Platform with Global Banks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 14:01

R3 Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Platform with Global Banks Blockchain startup R3, trade finance tech provider TradeIX and major banks have moved their Marco Polo trade finance platform to the pilot stage.

A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 13:01

A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO in 2018 The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse.

A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 13:01

A Token to Regulate All Tokens? Messari to Raise ICO The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse.

Building a Base? Crypto Market Hovers Around $500 billion

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 12:05

Building a Base? Crypto Market Hovers Around $500 billion The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is gyrating around the $500 billion mark – and possibly building a base for a step higher.

Customer Tries to Withdraw $20 Trillion in Crypto Exchange Glitch

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 11:10

Customer Tries to Withdraw $20 Trillion in Crypto Exchange Glitch A system error at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange saw a user attempt to make off with a huge amount of bitcoin, according to reports.

Bitcoin Weathers Overnight Sell-Off, Looks to Test $12K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 10:00

Bitcoin Weathers Overnight Sell-Off, Looks to Test $12K Bitcoin bulls remain in control, despite a sell-off overnight, and thus look set to test the long-term inflection point over $12,000.

Bitcoin Looks to Test $12K After Overnight Sell-Off

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 10:00

Bitcoin Looks to Test $12K After Overnight Sell-Off Bitcoin bulls remain in control, despite a sell-off overnight, and thus look set to test the long-term inflection point over $12,000.

Russia's Capital Is Leading the Charge for Blockchain Democracy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 09:00

Russia's Capital Is Leading the Charge for Blockchain Democracy Russia may not be known as a defender of democracy, but the capital city of Moscow is using an ethereum-based voting platform to change that.

Just Venezuela? Russia Is Leading the Charge for Blockchain Democracy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 09:00

Just Venezuela? Russia Is Leading the Charge for Blockchain Democracy Russia may not be known as a defender of democracy, but the capital city of Moscow is using an ethereum-based voting platform to change that.

Russia Is Leading the Push for Blockchain Democracy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 09:00

Russia Is Leading the Push for Blockchain Democracy Russia may not be known as a defender of democracy, but the capital city of Moscow is using an ethereum-based voting platform to change that.

Gibraltar Will Take Market-Driven Approach to ICO Rules

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 07:00

Gibraltar Will Take Market-Driven Approach to ICO Rules Top officials say Gibraltar will let the market determine what 'good' ICOs look like, and hinted that crypto investment fund regulation is to come.

Venezuela Claims $735 Million Raised in First Cryptocurrency Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 04:15

Venezuela Claims $735 Million Raised in First Cryptocurrency Sale Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro claimed Tuesday that a presale for the country's national cryptocurrency netted $735 million on its first day.

Tesla's Cloud Hit By Crypto Mining Malware Attack

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 21. 03:00

Tesla's Cloud Hit By Crypto Mining Malware Attack Tesla has become the latest victim of crypto mining hacking attack, according to a report from cybersecurity software firm RedLock.

Dutch Bank ING Says Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Is An Account Holder

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 23:00

Dutch Bank ING Says Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Is An Account Holder Dutch bank ING Groep NV confirmed Tuesday that Bitfinex had an account with it.

US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 22:15

US Securities Regulator Rejects BitConnect Records Request The SEC has turned down a FOIA request related to BitConnect, citing an exemption commonly seen with records related to law enforcement.

Petro Debut: What We Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Today

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 21:30

Petro Debut: What We Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Today Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

What We've Learned About Venezuela's Petro Token

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 21:30

What We've Learned About Venezuela's Petro Token Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

What We've Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 21:30

What We've Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

Report: Japanese Crypto Exchanges Unite to Form Self-Regulatory Group

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 19:45

Report: Japanese Crypto Exchanges Unite to Form Self-Regulatory Group A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges is reportedly uniting to form a new self-regulatory body in the wake of the recent Coincheck hack.

Lisk Relaunches Blockchain Project With 'Accessibility' in Mind

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 18:45

Lisk Relaunches Blockchain Project With 'Accessibility' in Mind Lisk a decentralized application platform will relaunch today with aspirations of blockchain accessibility front and center.

EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 18:00

EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.

Game Over: Anonymous Vigilante Shuts Down Crypto All Stars

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 17:00

Game Over: Anonymous Vigilante Shuts Down Crypto All Stars Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

Game Over: Crypto Vigilante Shuts Down Twitter's Favorite Dapp

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 17:00

Game Over: Crypto Vigilante Shuts Down Twitter's Favorite Dapp Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

Game Over: Vigilante Shuts Down Twitter's Favorite Dapp

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 17:00

Game Over: Vigilante Shuts Down Twitter's Favorite Dapp Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

Game Over: Vigilante Pulls Plug on Crypto All Stars

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 17:00

Game Over: Vigilante Pulls Plug on Crypto All Stars Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

500 Startups, Huobi Labs Team Up to Incubate Blockchain Projects

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 16:30

500 Startups, Huobi Labs Team Up to Incubate Blockchain Projects Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start.

500 Startups, Huobi Labs to Incubate Blockchain Projects

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 16:30

500 Startups, Huobi Labs to Incubate Blockchain Projects Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start.

Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 15:00

Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.

Vitalik Has a New Idea for ICOs – And It's Being Tested

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 14:00

Vitalik Has a New Idea for ICOs – And It's Being Tested A month after ethereum creator Vitalik Buerin proposed a new twist on the ICO funding model, a Russian video game firm is putting it into practice.

Bitcoin Price Tops $11,600 Amid Keen South Korean Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 13:00

Bitcoin Price Tops $11,600 Amid Keen South Korean Trading Bitcoin prices passed $11,600 in the morning's session, seemingly buoyed by enthusiastic trading in South Korea.

Bitcoin Price Ticks Higher Amid Strong Korean Demand

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 13:00

Bitcoin Price Ticks Higher Amid Strong Korean Demand Bitcoin prices passed $11,600 in the morning's session, seemingly buoyed by enthusiastic trading in South Korea.

South Korea to Support 'Normal' Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 12:10

South Korea to Support 'Normal' Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support "normal" cryptocurrency trading transactions.

Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 11:00

Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.

Venezuela's 'Petro' Token Launches in Pre-Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 10:20

Venezuela's 'Petro' Token Launches in Pre-Sale Venezuela's government has reportedly launched the pre-sale of its controversial "petro" cryptocurrency, saying 82.4 million tokens are now available.

R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 09:00

R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

R3 Center to Train Next Generation of DLT Lawyers

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 09:00

R3 Center to Train Next Generation of DLT Lawyers Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.

Regional Government in Russia to Test Blockchain Payments

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 07:00

Regional Government in Russia to Test Blockchain Payments Russian development bank Vnesheconombank has partnered with Kaliningrad's regions government to pilot blockchain-based payment solutions.

New Bitcoin Code Will Finally Boast Full SegWit Support

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 04:05

New Bitcoin Code Will Finally Boast Full SegWit Support An upcoming Bitcoin Core software release is finally making it easier to use a code change called SegWit in the software's standard wallet.

California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 20. 02:50

California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.

Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable 'Bitcoiin' ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 22:20

Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable 'Bitcoiin' ICO Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO).

Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa's User Payment Dispute

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 21:00

Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa's User Payment Dispute A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Payment Dispute

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 21:00

Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Payment Dispute A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 21:00

Who's Said What About the Coinbase-Visa Dispute A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers.

Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 19:40

Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.

Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 18:20

Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.

Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 17:20

Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.

Lithuania's Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 16:00

Lithuania's Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO Lithuania's central bank has said it is probing Bankera's initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.

$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 14:20

$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.

Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 13:45

Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity.

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 13:00

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Investor Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 13:00

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Investor Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 13:00

Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends Bold Bet Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now.

Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 11:45

Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017 The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-day High Near $11K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 10:15

Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-day High Near $11K Bitcoin seems to have found a bottom below $6,000, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts.

Bancor Bounce Back? A Once-Doubted ICO Is Winning Adoption

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 09:00

Bancor Bounce Back? A Once-Doubted ICO Is Winning Adoption Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor.

Bancor Bounce Back? ICO Is Winning Adoption

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 09:00

Bancor Bounce Back? ICO Is Winning Adoption Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor.

PC Giant Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Validation Patent

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 07:00

PC Giant Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Validation Patent New patent filings from Lenovo indicate the technology company hopes to use a blockchain-based system for the authentication of physical documents.

The Real Problem With Nocoiners

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 19. 03:35

The Real Problem With Nocoiners What makes a nocoiner a nocoiner is not simply the absence of cryptocurrency from his investment portfolio, but his sanctimonious attitude about it.

USD funeral… #cryptocurrencies #bitcoin #ethereum #ripple...

bitcoinful

2018. Feb. 18. 21:43

USD funeral… #cryptocurrencies #bitcoin #ethereum #ripple...

USD funeral… #cryptocurrencies #bitcoin #ethereum #ripple #litecoin

No, Not All ICOs Are Securities

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 18. 11:20

No, Not All ICOs Are Securities A recent op-ed paints all ICOs with the same brush, claiming every one of them offers securities subject to SEC scrutiny. That is simply not the case.

Dogecoin Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 18. 10:00

Dogecoin Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test.

Doge Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 18. 10:00

Doge Is Helping Ethereum Solve Its Biggest Issue Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test.

In 10 Years We Won't Have Blockchains

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 17. 11:00

In 10 Years We Won't Have Blockchains Instead, we may have something that does what a blockchain does, only faster, cheaper and scalable. It'll look more like a graph than a linear chain.

The CryptoKitties Competitors: 4 Ethereum Games That Are Catching Up

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 17. 10:00

The CryptoKitties Competitors: 4 Ethereum Games That Are Catching Up CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.

Just CryptoKitties? Ethereum Games Are Catching On

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 17. 10:00

Just CryptoKitties? Ethereum Games Are Catching On CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.

Ethereum Game CryptoKitties Now Has Some Serious Rivals

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 17. 10:00

Ethereum Game CryptoKitties Now Has Some Serious Rivals CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.

FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 22:15

FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile's LTE network in Brooklyn, New York.

Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 20:00

Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.

Ellen DeGeneres on Bitcoin: It's 'Either Worth $20K or Nothing'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 18:35

Ellen DeGeneres on Bitcoin: It's 'Either Worth $20K or Nothing' Ellen DeGeneres says she has learned about bitcoin...but only 'a bit.'

Prosecutors Accuse Chicago Trader of $2 Million Crypto Theft

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 17:30

Prosecutors Accuse Chicago Trader of $2 Million Crypto Theft A Chicago trader has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $2 million in cryptocurrencies from his employer.

Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 16:30

Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities Switzerland's financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.

$10K Again for Bitcoin, But Other Cryptos Outperform

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 15:45

$10K Again for Bitcoin, But Other Cryptos Outperform Another week, another spin of the markets. This time, litecoin came out on top with the world's fifth most valuable crypto posting big gains.

SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 14:54

SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves.

Silent No More: Ethereum Users Spurn Recovery Code

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 13:05

Silent No More: Ethereum Users Spurn Recovery Code Community members have taken to Github to express their discontent over a controversial proposal for lost fund recovery.

Bitcoin Cash Hits $1.5K Amid Short-Term Bull Reversal

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 12:00

Bitcoin Cash Hits $1.5K Amid Short-Term Bull Reversal Bitcoin cash has rallied sharply from recent lows, but still remains trapped inside a bearish pattern, price charts indicate.

Japan's Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 11:10

Japan's Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.

Pullback on the Cards? Bitcoin Finds Weak Hands Above $10K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 10:00

Pullback on the Cards? Bitcoin Finds Weak Hands Above $10K Having found weak hands above the $10,200 mark in Asian hours, bitcoin has slipped back into four figures.

Pullback on Hand? Bitcoin Shows Weakness Above $10K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 10:00

Pullback on Hand? Bitcoin Shows Weakness Above $10K Having found weak hands above the $10,200 mark in Asian hours, bitcoin has slipped back into four figures.

Vitalik Buterin Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 09:00

Vitalik Buterin Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem.

Vitalik Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 09:00

Vitalik Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem.

Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 07:00

Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country. 

As Bitcoin Soars, So Do Coinbase Customer Complaints

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 05:00

As Bitcoin Soars, So Do Coinbase Customer Complaints In recent weeks, Coinbase users have voiced a litany of complaints about the U.S. mega-exchange: missing wires, unreleased bitcoin, disabled accounts.

'Hundreds' of Crypto Miners Said to Be Descending on Quebec

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 03:40

'Hundreds' of Crypto Miners Said to Be Descending on Quebec Hydro-Quebec may charge an industry-specific rate to crypto mining farms to deal with overwhelming demand for Quebec's cheap energy resources.

No, 'Litecoin Cash' Isn't Bitcoin Cash All Over Again

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 16. 01:30

No, 'Litecoin Cash' Isn't Bitcoin Cash All Over Again Litecoin cash, that's like bitcoin cash, right? As always in crypto, branding might be deceiving when it comes to a new upstart project.

Coinbase Customers Cry Foul After Unexpected Bank Charges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 20:45

Coinbase Customers Cry Foul After Unexpected Bank Charges A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees.

Coinbase Users Cry Foul Over Unexpected Bank Charges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 20:45

Coinbase Users Cry Foul Over Unexpected Bank Charges A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees.

Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 19:45

Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency The maker of "Pac-Man" and "Pong" has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency.

CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 18:30

CFTC Chief: US Should Tread Lightly on Crypto Exchanges The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved. 

Bitcoin Price Tops $10K Across Major Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 17:29

Bitcoin Price Tops $10K Across Major Exchanges Bitcoin's price is back above $10,000.

European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 17:05

European Authorities Seek Arrests in Bitcoin Scam Investigation Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors.

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 16:00

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

Philippines Banks to Use Visa's Blockchain Payments Platform

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 14:45

Philippines Banks to Use Visa's Blockchain Payments Platform Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa's blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.

Surging Litecoin Is Leading the Crypto Price Recovery

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 13:15

Surging Litecoin Is Leading the Crypto Price Recovery The recovery of the wider crypto market is looking stronger by the day, and litecoin is leading the way.

MIT Professor Raises $4 Million to Build a Better Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 13:00

MIT Professor Raises $4 Million to Build a Better Blockchain The developers of the Algorand blockchain protocol have raised $4 million in seed funding from VC firms Pillar and Union Square Ventures.

IBM Wants You to Know All the Ways Blockchain Can Go Wrong

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 12:00

IBM Wants You to Know All the Ways Blockchain Can Go Wrong IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.

IBM Wants You to Know Blockchain Can Go Wrong

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 12:00

IBM Wants You to Know Blockchain Can Go Wrong IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.

Ethereum Developer Resigns as Code Editor Citing Legal Concerns

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 11:00

Ethereum Developer Resigns as Code Editor Citing Legal Concerns Ethereum dev Yoichi Hirai has resigned as GitHub editor, airing concerns that a contentious proposal may be in violation of Japanese law.

Crypto Asset Lending Startup BlockFi Raises $1.55 Million

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 10:00

Crypto Asset Lending Startup BlockFi Raises $1.55 Million BlockFi, a startup that offers U.S. dollar loans to crypto-asset owners, has raised $1.55 million in capital from investors.

Bitcoin Looks Above $10K, But Resistance May Await

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 09:30

Bitcoin Looks Above $10K, But Resistance May Await Having hit two-week highs, bitcoin is now aiming for the $10,000 mark, but further gains may be transient, the charts indicate.

Bitcoin Isn't the Only Crypto Adding Lightning Tech Now

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 09:00

Bitcoin Isn't the Only Crypto Adding Lightning Tech Now A spate of major cryptocurrencies are looking to lightning network-like systems as part of an effort to scale their platforms for more transactions.

Cisco: Bitcoin Phishing Scam Bagged $50 Million Over 3 Years

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 07:00

Cisco: Bitcoin Phishing Scam Bagged $50 Million Over 3 Years Cisco has released new information about a bitcoin phishing scam that involves websites masquerading as Blockchain.info.

Ethereum's Magic Solution? 'Fellowship' of Coders Embark on Governance Quest

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 05:00

Ethereum's Magic Solution? 'Fellowship' of Coders Embark on Governance Quest A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions.

'Fellowship' of Ethereum Coders Embark on Governance Quest

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 05:00

'Fellowship' of Ethereum Coders Embark on Governance Quest A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions.

Magic Solution? 'Fellowship' of Coders Embark on Ethereum Quest

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 05:00

Magic Solution? 'Fellowship' of Coders Embark on Ethereum Quest A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions.

The Hard Thing About Crypto Price Valuation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 15. 03:45

The Hard Thing About Crypto Price Valuation Without traditional fundamentals, investors must rely on a range of methods to value cryptocurrencies – some familiar, some novel, none foolproof.

DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 21:20

DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.

US Commodities Regulator Establishes Crypto and DLT Committees

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 20:18

US Commodities Regulator Establishes Crypto and DLT Committees The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

CFTC to Establish Crypto and DLT Committees

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 20:18

CFTC to Establish Crypto and DLT Committees The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today.

Moody's: Bitcoin Volatility (Likely) Won't Hurt CME's Risk Rating

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 17:50

Moody's: Bitcoin Volatility (Likely) Won't Hurt CME's Risk Rating Moody's Investors Service said today that it doesn't believe the launch of bitcoin futures will hurt the creditworthiness of either CME or Cboe.

Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 16:20

Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia's central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country trial the company's tech.

US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 15:30

US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

Fork Confusion Propels Litecoin to 1-Month High Above $200

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 14:15

Fork Confusion Propels Litecoin to 1-Month High Above $200 Litecoin is outshining gains seen in other large-cap cryptocurrencies Wednesday, though the fundamentals of the move may be in question.

Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charity Arm

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 14:00

Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charity Arm Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm.

Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charitable

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 14:00

Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charitable Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm.

South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 13:00

South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.

Blockchain Can Help UK 'Stay Relevant' After Brexit, Says EU Lawmaker

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 12:20

Blockchain Can Help UK 'Stay Relevant' After Brexit, Says EU Lawmaker British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU.

Bitcoin Sees Bull Reversal Ahead of Chinese New Year

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 11:30

Bitcoin Sees Bull Reversal Ahead of Chinese New Year Bitcoin looks set to test the $10,000 mark soon, unless the Chinese Lunar New Year throws a spanner in the works.

Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 11:00

Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

Japanese Watchdog Warns Foreign Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 10:00

Japanese Watchdog Warns Foreign Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

Japanese Watchdog Warns Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 10:00

Japanese Watchdog Warns Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

Korean Government Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate in Petition Response

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 09:05

Korean Government Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate in Petition Response South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 09:05

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 08:10

Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.  

'Weary Giants of Flesh and Steel,' Meet Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 07:00

'Weary Giants of Flesh and Steel,' Meet Bitcoin John Perry Barlow fought for an open internet. Late in life, he cautioned blockchain innovators that the technology could be liberating or oppressive.

How to Send A Lightning Transaction (Even If You May Not Want To)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 05:00

How to Send A Lightning Transaction (Even If You May Not Want To) Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage.

How to Send Bitcoin on Lightning (Even If You Might Not Want To)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 05:00

How to Send Bitcoin on Lightning (Even If You Might Not Want To) Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage.

Sending Bitcoin on Lightning (The Early, Risky Way)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 05:00

Sending Bitcoin on Lightning (The Early, Risky Way) Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage.

Canadian Securities Exchange Taps Blockchain for New Clearinghouse

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 14. 03:00

Canadian Securities Exchange Taps Blockchain for New Clearinghouse The Canadian Securities exchange will launch a blockchain-based clearing and settlement platform for security token offerings.

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tomorrow

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 23:00

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tomorrow The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 23:00

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 21:30

Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 20:15

Salon Offers Readers Choice Between Ads and Mining Monero Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts.

Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 19:00

Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.

BitConnect Again? DavorCoin Price Dives After Lending Site Shutdown

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 17:20

BitConnect Again? DavorCoin Price Dives After Lending Site Shutdown The price of Davorcoin has fallen from over $170 to below $0.10 in the past month.

Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 16:00

Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.

A Porsche Speedster Is Being Turned Into Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 15:00

A Porsche Speedster Is Being Turned Into Tokens TEND, an ethereum-powered marketplace for tokenized luxury goods has partnered with a Porsche dealer to offer its first tokenized car.

South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 14:00

South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states.

'V' Recovery? ETC Posts Big Gains In Sideways Market

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 13:35

'V' Recovery? ETC Posts Big Gains In Sideways Market The price of ethereum classic's cryptocurrency is on a tear, reporting double-digit gains Tuesday amid an otherwise sidways market.

Real Estate ICOs Are Moving In, But Investors Aren't Floored

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 13:00

Real Estate ICOs Are Moving In, But Investors Aren't Floored A new rush of entrepreneurs, this time armed with crypto tokens, think they can reinvent real estate for more efficient equity investment.

$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Draw Scrutiny in China

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 12:00

$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Draw Scrutiny in China A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 12:00

$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

Microsoft Eyes Role for Public Blockchains in Decentralized Identities

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 11:15

Microsoft Eyes Role for Public Blockchains in Decentralized Identities Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application.

Microsoft Eyes Role for Bitcoin, Ethereum in Decentralized ID

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 11:15

Microsoft Eyes Role for Bitcoin, Ethereum in Decentralized ID Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application.

Bitcoin Price on Neutral Ground: Bulls Need Break Above $9K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 10:45

Bitcoin Price on Neutral Ground: Bulls Need Break Above $9K Bitcoin bulls risk losing control unless prices see a convincing break above $9,000 soon, the technical charts suggest.

Bull Resistance? Bitcoin Price Needs Break Above $9K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 10:45

Bull Resistance? Bitcoin Price Needs Break Above $9K Bitcoin bulls risk losing control unless prices see a convincing break above $9,000 soon, the technical charts suggest.

'Fans' Build Controversial ICO Around Chinese Pop Band

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 10:00

'Fans' Build Controversial ICO Around Chinese Pop Band Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols.

Chinese Boy Band Ensnared By Fan ICO Controversy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 10:00

Chinese Boy Band Ensnared By Fan ICO Controversy Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols.

Comcast VC Arm Embarks on 'Aggressive' Blockchain Investing Plan

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 09:00

Comcast VC Arm Embarks on 'Aggressive' Blockchain Investing Plan The VC arm of cable giant Comcast has formed a team to explore the number of ways it might profit from strategic blockchain investment.

Comcast VC Arm Accelerates Blockchain Investing Plan

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 09:00

Comcast VC Arm Accelerates Blockchain Investing Plan The VC arm of cable giant Comcast has formed a team to explore the number of ways it might profit from strategic blockchain investment.

Petition Calls for SEC to Allow for ICO Remediation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 08:00

Petition Calls for SEC to Allow for ICO Remediation Templum and Liquid M have called on the SEC to allow token issuers to remediate their offerings given previous lack of regulatory guidance.

CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 06:00

CFTC Tech Advisors to Talk Crypto, Blockchain This Week The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively.

Russian Ministry Proposes Capital Mandates for ICO Organizers

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 04:45

Russian Ministry Proposes Capital Mandates for ICO Organizers One of Russia's government ministries has proposed a law that would introduce a capital threshold for initial coin offering (ICO) organizers.

Better Late than Never: Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 02:55

Better Late than Never: Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 13. 02:55

Why It's Time Regulators Put Crypto on Notice In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties.

JPMorgan Report: Crypto Could One Day Help Diversify Portfolios

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 22:50

JPMorgan Report: Crypto Could One Day Help Diversify Portfolios Cryptocurrencies could one day help investors diversify their equity and bond portfolios, analysts for JPMorgan Chase wrote in a new report.

BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 21:15

BitConnect Lawsuits Are Piling Up In Florida Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect.

Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 19:15

Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public Hut 8, two months after announcing its partnership with Bitfury, is preparing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to expanding mining ops.

GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining Service

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 18:00

GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining Service August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service.

GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 18:00

GMO Internet Eyes August Launch for Crypto Cloud Mining August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service.

UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 17:00

UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple. 

3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over 'High Risks' of Crypto Investment

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 16:10

3 EU Watchdogs Warn Over 'High Risks' of Crypto Investment The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies.

Icelandic Lawmaker Floats Bitcoin Mining Tax

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 15:30

Icelandic Lawmaker Floats Bitcoin Mining Tax An Icelandic lawmaker has suggested imposing a new tax on the bitcoin miners that are flocking to the country.

Cryptos Go Green as Market Cap Holds Above $400 Billion

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 14:00

Cryptos Go Green as Market Cap Holds Above $400 Billion The crypto markets have begun the week on a positive note, with the total market capitalization of all currencies consolidating around $430 billion.

China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 13:35

China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.

Into the Dark Pool: $30 Million ICO Could Pave Way for Huge Crypto Trades

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 13:00

Into the Dark Pool: $30 Million ICO Could Pave Way for Huge Crypto Trades Whales rejoice – a new project called Republic Protocol could enable large trades between ether, bitcoin and other cryptos that aren't possible today.

IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 12:00

IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable' Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."

UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 11:10

UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.

Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 10:30

Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulations Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 10:30

Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

Bullish Signs Above $8K: Has Bitcoin Turned the Corner?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 09:50

Bullish Signs Above $8K: Has Bitcoin Turned the Corner? Bitcoin clocked six-day highs above $9,000 over the weekend, but a long-term bull market revival may not be on the cards, yet.

T-Mobile's Blockchain Work Is Quietly Coming Together

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 09:00

T-Mobile's Blockchain Work Is Quietly Coming Together T-Mobile has entered the blockchain space and it's using Hyperledger technology as a way to rebuild its services on open-source software.

CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 08:00

CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten.

China Fintech Watchdog to Step Up ICO Oversight

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 06:30

China Fintech Watchdog to Step Up ICO Oversight China's National Internet Finance Association said it will normalize the efforts in overseeing ICOs in its 2018 agenda.

Funny Name or Not, Schnorr Is Becoming a Big Deal for Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 05:00

Funny Name or Not, Schnorr Is Becoming a Big Deal for Bitcoin Schnorr signatures are seeing renewed interest from bitcoin developers. But what is the technology and why is it seeing so much attention?

Funny Name or Not, Schnorr Is a Big Deal for Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 05:00

Funny Name or Not, Schnorr Is a Big Deal for Bitcoin Schnorr signatures are seeing renewed interest from bitcoin developers. But what is the technology and why is it seeing so much attention?

Gibraltar's Government Is Moving to Regulate ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 12. 02:30

Gibraltar's Government Is Moving to Regulate ICOs Gibraltar's legislators plan to discuss a draft of a law proposing to regulate ICOs.

Crypto Jobs? Where We're Going We Won't Need Jobs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 11. 16:05

Crypto Jobs? Where We're Going We Won't Need Jobs Yes, blockchain entrepreneurs should try to make work more rewarding for employees. But that’s just a baby step on the road we're on.

Prices Aside, Crypto's Tech Stack Is Steadily Improving

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 11. 14:45

Prices Aside, Crypto's Tech Stack Is Steadily Improving The crypto industry may be struggling to move past all the emphasis on price alone – but tangible progress is being made on the technology today.

7 Trends Shaping the Evolving ICO Economy

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 10. 17:00

7 Trends Shaping the Evolving ICO Economy Regulators may be talking more about ICOs, but the technology is advancing anyway. Here's 7 ways it could change in the weeks and months ahead.

DJ Gareth Emery Wants to Be Crypto Rich (For a Cause)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 10. 15:15

DJ Gareth Emery Wants to Be Crypto Rich (For a Cause) DJ Gareth Emery has no problem selling out shows. Will he have the same success launching an ICO for his new crypto asset?

Bitcoin Sets Six-Day High Above $9K (Then Dips Again)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 10. 12:55

Bitcoin Sets Six-Day High Above $9K (Then Dips Again) The price of bitcoin clocked a six-day high above $9,000 Saturday as the crypto markets continued to show signs of regained poise.

SEC Denies FOIA Request on Controversial Tezos ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 22:55

SEC Denies FOIA Request on Controversial Tezos ICO The SEC's denial of a FOIA request for records about the troubled blockchain project does not state that Tezos is under investigation.

Nvidia CEO Says Cryptocurrency Is 'Not Going to Go Away'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 20:00

Nvidia CEO Says Cryptocurrency Is 'Not Going to Go Away' Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang commented on the rise of cryptocurrencies in an interview Friday, saying they are "not going to go away."

Russian Scientists Arrested for Crypto Mining at Nuclear Lab

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 19:00

Russian Scientists Arrested for Crypto Mining at Nuclear Lab Several scientists working at a Russian nuclear weapons research facility have been arrested for mining cryptocurrencies at the site.

Ethereum Devs Call for Public Debate on Fund Recovery

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 18:05

Ethereum Devs Call for Public Debate on Fund Recovery A controversial proposal that would seek to alter how ethereum's developers approach software changes saw debate at a meeting Friday.

New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to Crypto Investment Firm

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 17:00

New Jersey Issues Cease-and-Desist to Crypto Investment Firm New Jersey regulators have sent a cease-and-desist letter to an online cryptocurrency investment site called Bitstrade.

Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 16:30

Arizona Moves One Step Closer to Accepting Bitcoin for Taxes The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

French, German Finance Ministers Call for G20 Crypto Discussion

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 15:15

French, German Finance Ministers Call for G20 Crypto Discussion France and Germany have called for the G-20 to discuss cooperative action on cryptocurrencies ahead of a summit next month.

Lesser-Known LSK Was Crypto's Big Weekly Winner

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 14:20

Lesser-Known LSK Was Crypto's Big Weekly Winner After a rough week across the markets, CoinDesk looks at the cryptocurrencies in the top 25 that have fared well, and not so well.

Why Crypto Needs to Start Talking Seriously About SpankChain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 13:00

Why Crypto Needs to Start Talking Seriously About SpankChain SpankChain is gaining a reputation in the developer community for moving fast to make payment channels work with a thoughtful user experience.

Why Crypto Needs to Start Taking SpankChain Seriously

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 13:00

Why Crypto Needs to Start Taking SpankChain Seriously SpankChain is gaining a reputation in the developer community for moving fast to make payment channels work with a thoughtful user experience.

India's Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 13:00

India's Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 12:05

Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

Coincheck Exchange Confirms Yen Withdrawals to Start Next Week

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 11:20

Coincheck Exchange Confirms Yen Withdrawals to Start Next Week Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to allow users to start withdrawing local currency from their accounts next Tuesday.

Binance Resumes Services as System Upgrade Completes

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 10:30

Binance Resumes Services as System Upgrade Completes Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the resumption of trading following a systems upgrade.

Bitcoin Price Looks North as Stock Market Falls Again

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 10:00

Bitcoin Price Looks North as Stock Market Falls Again While the stock market suffers, BTC looks set to make further gains amid mixed action in the crypto markets.

$1,700? Why Even Bitcoin's Bear Case Is Still Bullish

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 09:00

$1,700? Why Even Bitcoin's Bear Case Is Still Bullish Despite the recent price plunge, ARK Invest's CEO remains convinced bitcoin is the first of its kind in a new asset class, one that is here to stay.

$1,700? Even Bitcoin's Bear Case Is Bullish

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 09:00

$1,700? Even Bitcoin's Bear Case Is Bullish Despite the recent price plunge, ARK Invest's CEO remains convinced bitcoin is the first of its kind in a new asset class, one that is here to stay.

Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 07:00

Arizona Bill Would Enshrine the Right to Run a Crypto Node An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments.

Where's Greg? Maxwell Eyes New Bitcoin Projects After Blockstream

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 05:00

Where's Greg? Maxwell Eyes New Bitcoin Projects After Blockstream After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts.

Where's Greg? Maxwell Eyes Bitcoin Work After Blockstream

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 05:00

Where's Greg? Maxwell Eyes Bitcoin Work After Blockstream After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts.

Where's Greg? Maxwell Is Coding Better Bitcoin Tech

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 05:00

Where's Greg? Maxwell Is Coding Better Bitcoin Tech After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts.

Maxwell Eyes Bitcoin Smart Contracts After Blockstream

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 05:00

Maxwell Eyes Bitcoin Smart Contracts After Blockstream After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts.

Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 02:35

Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

Nvidia CFO: Crypto Mining Demand Beat Expectations in Q4

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 00:00

Nvidia CFO: Crypto Mining Demand Beat Expectations in Q4 Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year.

Nvidia: Crypto Mining Beat Q4 Expectations

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 00:00

Nvidia: Crypto Mining Beat Q4 Expectations Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year.

Nvidia: Crypto Mining Sales Beat Q4 Expectations

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 09. 00:00

Nvidia: Crypto Mining Sales Beat Q4 Expectations Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year.

City of Taipei Confirms It's Testing IOTA Tech for ID

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 22:20

City of Taipei Confirms It's Testing IOTA Tech for ID A commissioner of Taiwan's capital city said it's working with the IOTA Foundation to develop a Digital Citizen Card using the Tangle ID system.

US Marshals Successfully Auction $30 Million in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 21:20

US Marshals Successfully Auction $30 Million in Bitcoin The U.S. agency that manages the sale of seized assets confirmed Thursday it had successfully auctioned off more than 3,600 bitcoin in January.

Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Secures $30 Million in New Funding

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 20:00

Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Secures $30 Million in New Funding Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has raised $30 million in new equity financing.

Novogratz's 'Crypto-Bank' Is Backing Everipedia's Blockchain Pivot

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 18:00

Novogratz's 'Crypto-Bank' Is Backing Everipedia's Blockchain Pivot Galaxy Digital, the crypto-asset merchant bank launched by former fund manager Mike Novogratz, has made its first major investment.

Binance Denies Hack As Exchange Halts Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 17:35

Binance Denies Hack As Exchange Halts Trading Binance has suspended trading and withdrawals amid a site upgrade.

US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 17:00

US Congress to Hold Blockchain Hearing on Valentine's Day Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology.

Connecticut Lawmaker Pitches Crypto Transaction Fee in New Bill

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 16:00

Connecticut Lawmaker Pitches Crypto Transaction Fee in New Bill A Connecticut representative has introduced a bill that would mandate a fee to transact with cryptocurrency in the state.

Bitfinex's Biggest Critic Is Back on Twitter

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 15:30

Bitfinex's Biggest Critic Is Back on Twitter The Twitter account belonging to Bitfinex'ed was briefly suspended amid a long-running controversy over the crypto exchange and related token tether.

US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 14:30

US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets.

How to Help ICOs Go Legit

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 14:00

How to Help ICOs Go Legit Speculation on utility is a bad idea, but ICOs can be an appealing alternative to venture capital, argues the head of blockchain R&D at Santander.

ECB's Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto 'Gold Rush'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 13:30

ECB's Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto 'Gold Rush' The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Market Consolidation with 20% Spike

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 12:45

Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Market Consolidation with 20% Spike The top 10 cryptos are trading more or less sideways today, with the exception of bitcoin cash, which has spiked in the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Consolidation with 20% Spike

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 12:45

Bitcoin Cash Outpaces Crypto Consolidation with 20% Spike The top 10 cryptos are trading more or less sideways today, with the exception of bitcoin cash, which has spiked in the last 24 hours.

Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 12:00

Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog's 2018 Agenda The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 11:00

Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections Following the Coincheck hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency is widening its on-site inspections to other cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.

Bull Case Strengthens? Bitcoin Stays Bid Above $8K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 10:00

Bull Case Strengthens? Bitcoin Stays Bid Above $8K Bitcoin could today extend the recent recovery from recent three-month lows, as the bullish indicators appear to strengthen.

Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 09:00

Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

Mike Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 08:00

Mike Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital.

Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 08:00

Novogratz Nets $250 Million for New Crypto Investment Venture Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital.

Kodak's Blockchain Pivot Is A Sham, Investment Manager Says

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 07:00

Kodak's Blockchain Pivot Is A Sham, Investment Manager Says A hedge fund with short position in Kodak does not believe the image firm will use blockchain technology to save itself.

Crypto's Price Correction Isn't Killing the Industry High

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 05:00

Crypto's Price Correction Isn't Killing the Industry High CoinDesk recap's Yahoo Finance's All Markets Summit, a one-da event that focused on cryptocurrency investing and saw notable industry dialogue.

Austrian Energy Group Eyes Blockchain With Vienna Test

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 08. 03:15

Austrian Energy Group Eyes Blockchain With Vienna Test Wien Energie intends to pilot blockchain products in a sustainably designed Viennese urban district this year.

Crypto Should Try Self-Regulation, CFTC Commissioner Says

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 22:30

Crypto Should Try Self-Regulation, CFTC Commissioner Says Commissioner Brian Quintenz called on the industry to form a self-regulatory body and startup execs said oversight is a fact of life at a Yahoo event.

New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 22:00

New York Mandates Stronger Fraud Controls for Crypto Companies The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today.

SEC Office to Step Up Crypto Disclosure Policing

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 19:45

SEC Office to Step Up Crypto Disclosure Policing The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018.

Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo Event: Invest at Your Own Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 19:15

Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo Event: Invest at Your Own Risk Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research.

Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo: Invest at Your Own Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 19:15

Crypto Pros Warn Yahoo: Invest at Your Own Risk Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research.

Report: Venezuela's Maduro Wants OPEC to Launch a Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 17:45

Report: Venezuela's Maduro Wants OPEC to Launch a Cryptocurrency Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proposed "joint cryptocurrency mechanism" for use by OPEC members and non-member oil producing states.

Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 16:30

Decentralized Marketplace OpenBazaar Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash.

Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Crypto Assets (ETH Included)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 16:01

Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Crypto Assets (ETH Included) A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale.

Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Cryptos (ETH Included)

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 16:01

Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Cryptos (ETH Included) A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale.

Blockchain Project Raises $61 Million from A16Z, Polychain Capital

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 15:30

Blockchain Project Raises $61 Million from A16Z, Polychain Capital Swiss blockchain project DFINITY Stiftung has raised $61 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and token hedge fund Polychain Capital.

CoinDesk Releases 2018 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 15:00

CoinDesk Releases 2018 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report Credit card-driven crypto buying is rare, and ICOs pale compared to airdrops and chain forks. Find these and other insights in our quarterly report.

CoinDesk Releases 2018 Blockchain Industry Report

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 15:00

CoinDesk Releases 2018 Blockchain Industry Report Credit card-driven crypto buying is rare, and ICOs pale compared to airdrops and chain forks. Find these and other insights in our quarterly report.

Ripple Blockchain Network Adds China Payments Provider

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 14:00

Ripple Blockchain Network Adds China Payments Provider China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions.

Token Trader Templum Just Bought a Broker-Dealer

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 12:30

Token Trader Templum Just Bought a Broker-Dealer Blockchain startup Templum has acquired Liquid Markets Group's broker-dealer and alternative trading system Liquid M Capital LLC.

Floor Found? Strong Volumes Push Bitcoin Above $8K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 11:55

Floor Found? Strong Volumes Push Bitcoin Above $8K Following positive regulatory news from the U.S., bitcoin seems to have made a break from last week's price woes.

ECB President: EU Banks Show 'Limited Appetite' for Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 11:00

ECB President: EU Banks Show 'Limited Appetite' for Cryptocurrencies Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public.

Singapore Deputy PM: 'No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 10:00

Singapore Deputy PM: 'No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading' Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

Bitcoin Up Over 20% as Crypto Markets Regain Poise

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 09:20

Bitcoin Up Over 20% as Crypto Markets Regain Poise Cryptocurrencies are trading in the green today after a tumultuous week, with bitcoin having leapt 20 percent in 24 hours.

Ethereum Users Are Losing Money and Devs Don't Quite Know What to Do

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 09:00

Ethereum Users Are Losing Money and Devs Don't Quite Know What to Do Ethereum's developers are once again grappling with the issue of how to solve major fund losses on the world's second-largest blockchain.

IBM-Maersk Blockchain Project Adds Logistics Provider Agility

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 07:00

IBM-Maersk Blockchain Project Adds Logistics Provider Agility Agility will share and receive information about shipments through the blockchain in hopes of reducing the cost of administration and documentation.

The Downside of Tracking Bitcoin on the Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 05:00

The Downside of Tracking Bitcoin on the Blockchain Tracking funds on the blockchain may help catch crooks, but such snooping undermines one of the most important characteristics of money: Fungibility.

Canadian Official Wants Google to Ban Ads for Crypto, ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 07. 03:05

Canadian Official Wants Google to Ban Ads for Crypto, ICOs A top official from the Manitoba Securities Commission praised Facebook's ban on ads for ICOs and cryptocurrencies and said Google should follow suit.

Bull Case? Crypto Reacts to Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 23:39

Bull Case? Crypto Reacts to Senate Hearing Remarks CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

Bullish Outcome? Crypto Reacts to Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 23:39

Bullish Outcome? Crypto Reacts to Senate Hearing Remarks CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

Sigh of Relief? Crypto Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 23:39

Sigh of Relief? Crypto Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 23:39

Crypto Industry Reacts to US Senate Hearing Remarks CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

$8K Again? Bitcoin Is Up Nearly $2K from Today's Low

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 21:38

$8K Again? Bitcoin Is Up Nearly $2K from Today's Low After a January correction which saw bitcoin shed $8,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency began making a comeback on Tuesday.

There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 20:45

There'd Be No DLT Without Bitcoin, Says CFTC Chief "It's important to remember that if there were no bitcoin, there would be no distributed ledger technology," Giancarlo told a U.S. Senate committee.

CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 20:15

CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

SEC Chief Clayton: 'Every ICO I've Seen Is a Security'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 19:30

SEC Chief Clayton: 'Every ICO I've Seen Is a Security' Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing.

Economist Roubini: 'Crypto Crazies' Are 'Cyber Terrorists'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 19:00

Economist Roubini: 'Crypto Crazies' Are 'Cyber Terrorists' Noted economist Nouriel Roubini resumed his criticism of cryptocurrencies on Twitter Tuesday, calling the tech's enthusiasts "crypto-crazies."

Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 17:15

Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Plans Draw Ire at US Senate Hearing Venezuela's plan to launch a cryptocurrency came under fire from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday in a hearing that saw discussion on domestic regulation.

New Regulation for Crypto? US Senate Hearing Rekindles Debate

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 16:40

New Regulation for Crypto? US Senate Hearing Rekindles Debate A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 16:40

New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 16:00

BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."

Warren Buffet's Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 15:00

Warren Buffet's Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.

Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 14:00

Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

Bitcoin's Price Has Nearly Unwound Its Futures Boost

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 13:30

Bitcoin's Price Has Nearly Unwound Its Futures Boost Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound.

Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 13:00

Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.

Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 12:32

Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 11:50

Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.

CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 11:00

CFTC to Take 'Do No Harm' Approach on Crypto Regulation The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.

ICO Tokens Are Already Changing Traditional Startups

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 10:00

ICO Tokens Are Already Changing Traditional Startups Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit.

ICOs Are Already Changing Tech Startups You Know

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 10:00

ICOs Are Already Changing Tech Startups You Know Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit.

Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Purchases on Credit Cards

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 09:00

Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Purchases on Credit Cards Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Credit Card Purchases

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 09:00

Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Credit Card Purchases Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

Bitcoin Slumps to 12-Week Low Below $6K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 08:30

Bitcoin Slumps to 12-Week Low Below $6K Bitcoin prices plunged to a 12-week low below $6,000 this morning, reporting double-digit percentage losses amid a continued crypto market sell-off.

Bitcoin Slumps to 3-Month Low Below $6K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 08:30

Bitcoin Slumps to 3-Month Low Below $6K Bitcoin prices plunged to a 12-week low below $6,000 this morning, reporting double-digit percentage losses amid a continued crypto market sell-off.

Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 07:11

Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.

Augur Ahead? One of the Oldest ICOs Is Close to Going Live

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 05:00

Augur Ahead? One of the Oldest ICOs Is Close to Going Live When Augur first goes live, it's going to invite everyone to break the protocol. But don't worry, it's all part of the plan.

Augur Ahead? One of the Oldest ICOs Is Almost Live

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 05:00

Augur Ahead? One of the Oldest ICOs Is Almost Live When Augur first goes live, it's going to invite everyone to break the protocol. But don't worry, it's all part of the plan.

Korean Exchange Halts Trading Over KYC Concerns

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 03:30

Korean Exchange Halts Trading Over KYC Concerns South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinpia has halted trading amid concerns it has been unable to comply with new government rules.

Startup Raises $20 Million to Build 'YouTube on the Blockchain'

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 06. 02:00

Startup Raises $20 Million to Build 'YouTube on the Blockchain' Silicon Valley startup Lino has raised $20 million to take on YouTube with a decentralized, blockchain-based platform.

What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 22:05

What to Expect When CFTC, SEC Chiefs Talk Crypto With Congress Congress will hold what may be the most consequential hearing in years on cryptocurrency Tuesday, with the heads of the SEC and CFTC in the hot seat.

South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 21:10

South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

Bitcoin's Price Dips Below $7K As Crypto Selloff Continues

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 18:28

Bitcoin's Price Dips Below $7K As Crypto Selloff Continues Bitcoin prices dropped below $7,00 for the first time since mid-November on Monday.

The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 18:00

The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

US Commodities Regulator Warns on Crypto Retirement Scams

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 17:30

US Commodities Regulator Warns on Crypto Retirement Scams Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC.

Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 16:00

Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.

Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 15:00

Texas Hits Another Crypto Lending Platform with Cease-and-Desist Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.

7 Tough Legal Lessons for Crypto Entrepreneurs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 14:10

7 Tough Legal Lessons for Crypto Entrepreneurs Just because you haven’t gotten a subpoena from The Man in the month since your decentralized cheese token went live, it doesn’t mean you won’t.

The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from All-Time Highs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 13:50

The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from All-Time Highs Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone.

The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from 2018 Highs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 13:50

The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from 2018 Highs Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone.

Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 13:02

Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.

Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 12:00

Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles.

Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 11:00

Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 10:15

UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities.

Enterprise Blockchain May Finally Be Ready for Its Breakout

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 09:00

Enterprise Blockchain May Finally Be Ready for Its Breakout This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment.

Enterprise Blockchain May Be Ready for Its Breakout

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 09:00

Enterprise Blockchain May Be Ready for Its Breakout This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment.

Bitcoin Drops Below $8K as Crypto Market Recovery Falters

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 08:02

Bitcoin Drops Below $8K as Crypto Market Recovery Falters As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000.

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K to Hit 2-Month Low

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 08:02

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K to Hit 2-Month Low As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000.

New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 07:01

New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency.

Blockstream Devs Depart for New World Computer Project

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 05:01

Blockstream Devs Depart for New World Computer Project Sounds like ethereum? A new idea being explored by two Blockstream veterans could stand to make a distributed blockchain web more accessible.

The Next CryptoKitties? Baidu Unveils Blockchain Pet Project

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 03:05

The Next CryptoKitties? Baidu Unveils Blockchain Pet Project China's search giant Baidu is testing a crypto dog marketplace on blockchain

Search Giant Baidu Launches CryptoKitties Knock-off

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 03:05

Search Giant Baidu Launches CryptoKitties Knock-off China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets.

Chinese Search Giant Baidu Just Launched Its Own CryptoKitties

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 05. 03:05

Chinese Search Giant Baidu Just Launched Its Own CryptoKitties China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets.

Changing Tide? Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 04. 10:20

Changing Tide? Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale.

Why Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 04. 10:20

Why Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale.

The Decentralized Web Just Might Need Databases, Too

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 04. 09:45

The Decentralized Web Just Might Need Databases, Too Bluzelle, which raised $19.5 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), says a decentralized version of structured databases would be more resilient.

Ripple's XRP Worst Hit By January Market Decline

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 03. 12:40

Ripple's XRP Worst Hit By January Market Decline Large-cap cryptocurrencies may have had a stellar 2017, but 2018 hasn't been so kind – with several being worst hit.

Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 03. 12:15

Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land Cryptocurrency users who got rich in the run-up are now targets for robbers and kidnappers, not just hackers. That’s prompting a security overhaul.

Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 22:55

Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.

Canada Approves Country's First Blockchain ETF

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 21:45

Canada Approves Country's First Blockchain ETF Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds.

Canadian Regulators Approve Country's First Blockchain ETF

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 21:45

Canadian Regulators Approve Country's First Blockchain ETF Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds.

Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 20:15

Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.

Botnet Infects Half a Million Servers to Mine Thousands of Monero

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 18:46

Botnet Infects Half a Million Servers to Mine Thousands of Monero A cryptocurrency miner botnet has infected more than half a million machines, hijacking them to mine as much as $3.6 million worth of monero.

Former Iced Tea Maker Cancels Purchase of Bitcoin Mining Rigs

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 17:45

Former Iced Tea Maker Cancels Purchase of Bitcoin Mining Rigs Long Blockchain announced Friday that it was no longer pursuing a purchase of 1,000 AntMiners.

Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 16:10

Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations."

Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 15:01

Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 14:15

Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit.

Red Tide: Double-Digit Losses Sweep Crypto Asset Market

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 13:32

Red Tide: Double-Digit Losses Sweep Crypto Asset Market The cryptocurrency markets are a sea of red today, with all the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap reporting double-digit percentage losses for the last 24 hours (at press time). Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 16 percent over the same period to 10-week lows below $8,000, and is heading towards its worst weekly loss (more than […]

Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 12:30

Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist The Texas State Securities Board is ordering another cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors from its jurisdiction.

Bitcoin Slides Towards $8K Amid Market Slump

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 11:45

Bitcoin Slides Towards $8K Amid Market Slump Bitcoin could be heading for its worst weekly loss since April 2013, but the charts indicate a defense may be in the offing.

Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician's Name

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 11:00

Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician's Name The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.

Japan's FSA Probes Coincheck's Ability to Issue Hack Compensation

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 10:00

Japan's FSA Probes Coincheck's Ability to Issue Hack Compensation Japan's Financial Services Agency is conducting an on-site inspection at Coincheck to see if it can afford to compensate victims of its recent hack.

Regulators Probe Coincheck's Hack Compensation Claims

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 10:00

Regulators Probe Coincheck's Hack Compensation Claims Japan's Financial Services Agency is conducting an on-site inspection at Coincheck to see if it can afford to compensate victims of its recent hack.

January's Top Large Cap Crypto? Not Bitcoin or Ether...

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 09:00

January's Top Large Cap Crypto? Not Bitcoin or Ether... Which coins saw big price gains in January? Data shows it wasn't a great month for the more name-brand assets.

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory in Partnership with ConsenSys

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 07:03

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory in Partnership with ConsenSys The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory with Ethereum Startup

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 07:03

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory with Ethereum Startup The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

Tezos Has a New Board, But What Does It Mean for the Money?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 05:00

Tezos Has a New Board, But What Does It Mean for the Money? Tezos may be embroiled in a back-room brawl, but what does this mean for the funds raised at ICO? The answer to that question isn't so clear.

Tezos Has a New Board, But What About the Money?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 05:00

Tezos Has a New Board, But What About the Money? Tezos may be embroiled in a back-room brawl, but what does this mean for the funds raised at ICO? The answer to that question isn't so clear.

US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 02. 03:00

US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.

Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 22:15

Bee Token ICO Stung by $1 Million Phishing Scam Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead.

UPS Might Be Making a Locker That Accepts Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 21:00

UPS Might Be Making a Locker That Accepts Bitcoin A new patent application filed by UPS indicates that bitcoin could be used as a payment system.

Crypto Cleanup Crew? New Law Practice Focuses on Resolving Messes

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 19:30

Crypto Cleanup Crew? New Law Practice Focuses on Resolving Messes Stephen Palley's team will work on mediating disputes and what people in the traditional finance world call "workouts" – fixing distressed situations.

Crypto Cleanup? Law Group to Focus on Tech Messes

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 19:30

Crypto Cleanup? Law Group to Focus on Tech Messes Stephen Palley's team will work on mediating disputes and what people in the traditional finance world call "workouts" – fixing distressed situations.

SPECTRE Creators Propose 'PHANTOM' Blockchain Protocol

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 18:00

SPECTRE Creators Propose 'PHANTOM' Blockchain Protocol The researchers behind the SPECTRE project have developed another blockchain scaling solution called the PHANTOM protocol.

2-Month Low: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $9K

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 17:22

2-Month Low: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $9K The price of bitcoin has fallen below $9,000 for the first time in two months, representing a decline of roughly 11% on the day.

India's Finance Minister Strikes Stern Tone on Cryptos in Budget Speech

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 16:15

India's Finance Minister Strikes Stern Tone on Cryptos in Budget Speech During his annual budget speech, Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley confirmed his position that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender.

Samsung Confirms It's Now Making Cryptocurrency Mining Chips

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 15:00

Samsung Confirms It's Now Making Cryptocurrency Mining Chips Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week.

Samsung Confirms It's Now Making Crypto Mining Chips

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 15:00

Samsung Confirms It's Now Making Crypto Mining Chips Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week.

Back at $1: Ripple's XRP Retreats Amid Market Sell-off

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 14:46

Back at $1: Ripple's XRP Retreats Amid Market Sell-off Down to a two-week low, Ripple's XRP token is taking a beating amid a broad losses across the cryptocurrency markets.

Illinois Eyes Blockchain for IDs and Public Asset Management

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 14:00

Illinois Eyes Blockchain for IDs and Public Asset Management An Illinois government task force is eyeing blockchain tech in the management of state citizens' identification and tokenizing public sector assets.

When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 13:05

When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $10k After $133 Billion January Loss

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 12:10

Bitcoin Sinks Below $10k After $133 Billion January Loss Bitcoin has seen huge loses since early January, and may drop below $9,000 if the bulls don't take charge.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $10k on $133 Billion January Loss

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 12:10

Bitcoin Sinks Below $10k on $133 Billion January Loss Bitcoin has seen huge loses since early January, and may drop below $9,000 if the bulls don't take charge.

Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO Activity

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 11:00

Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO Activity China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.

Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 11:00

Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.

China's Cheetah Mobile Launches Cryptocurrency Wallet

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 10:00

China's Cheetah Mobile Launches Cryptocurrency Wallet Chinese mobile app company Cheetah Mobile has released an Android-based digital wallet for ethereum and bitcoin.

Alt-Right ICO? Social Network Gab to Sell $10M in Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 09:00

Alt-Right ICO? Social Network Gab to Sell $10M in Tokens A controversial social network seeks funding via an ICO to develop its platform for those disaffected by today's social media monopoly.

Alt-Right ICO? Gab to Sell $10 Million in Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 09:00

Alt-Right ICO? Gab to Sell $10 Million in Tokens A controversial social network seeks funding via an ICO to develop its platform for those disaffected by today's social media monopoly.

Cambridge Blockchain, IHS Markit Ink KYC Partnership

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 07:03

Cambridge Blockchain, IHS Markit Ink KYC Partnership Cambridge Blockchain has partnered with IHS Markit to help financial institutions resolve compliance issues relating to know-your-customer information

This Startup Lost $160 Million But Still Wants to Shake Up Ethereum

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 05:00

This Startup Lost $160 Million But Still Wants to Shake Up Ethereum After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development.

$160 Million Lost: Can Parity Still Shake Up Ethereum?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 05:00

$160 Million Lost: Can Parity Still Shake Up Ethereum? After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development.

$160 Million Stuck: Can Parity Still Shake Up Ethereum?

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 05:00

$160 Million Stuck: Can Parity Still Shake Up Ethereum? After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development.

FedEx Moves Forward With Blockchain Logistics Plans

CoinDesk

2018. Feb. 01. 03:18

FedEx Moves Forward With Blockchain Logistics Plans Global shipping company FedEx has become the latest to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.