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2018. Feb. 28. 22:00
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 22:00
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 21:00
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 20:00
In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line. 2018. Feb. 28. 19:00
Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions. 2018. Feb. 28. 18:00
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 17:00
A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 28. 16:00
JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business. 2018. Feb. 28. 14:55
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report. 2018. Feb. 28. 14:00
Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence. 2018. Feb. 28. 13:00
The launch of Japan's first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures. 2018. Feb. 28. 12:00
Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses. 2018. Feb. 28. 11:00
Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing. 2018. Feb. 28. 10:10
Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates. 2018. Feb. 28. 09:00
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof. 2018. Feb. 28. 09:00
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof. 2018. Feb. 28. 09:00
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof. 2018. Feb. 28. 09:00
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof. 2018. Feb. 28. 07:00
Scammers hoping to steal cryptocurrency are hacking verified Twitter accounts to swindle users. 2018. Feb. 28. 05:01
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 05:01
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 05:01
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 05:01
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. 2018. Feb. 28. 03:11
Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates. 2018. Feb. 28. 01:15
Universities in China are joining the country's private sector in an effort to patent blockchain solutions, new filings reveal. 2018. Feb. 27. 23:25
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates claimed cryptocurrency "has caused deaths in a fairly direct way." The crypto community found that very amusing. 2018. Feb. 27. 22:15
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a "comprehensive strategy" around cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 27. 21:00
A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be "incredibly useful." 2018. Feb. 27. 20:00
Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal. 2018. Feb. 27. 20:00
Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal. 2018. Feb. 27. 18:45
StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain's executive chairman suggest the idea isn't so far-fetched. 2018. Feb. 27. 17:40
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program. 2018. Feb. 27. 17:40
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program. 2018. Feb. 27. 16:45
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals. 2018. Feb. 27. 15:15
A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court.
2018. Feb. 27. 14:30
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. 2018. Feb. 27. 13:40
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings. 2018. Feb. 27. 13:00
Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern? 2018. Feb. 27. 13:00
Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern? 2018. Feb. 27. 12:00
Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations. 2018. Feb. 27. 10:35
As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates. 2018. Feb. 27. 10:35
As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates. 2018. Feb. 27. 10:00
Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank. 2018. Feb. 27. 09:00
The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this. 2018. Feb. 27. 09:00
The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this. 2018. Feb. 27. 08:30
JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups. 2018. Feb. 27. 07:00
Investment management company BlackRock says it sees a more expansive role for cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future. 2018. Feb. 27. 07:00
Investment management company BlackRock says it sees a more expansive role for cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future. 2018. Feb. 27. 05:30
Taiwan's central bank is promising to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations. 2018. Feb. 27. 04:00
Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive. 2018. Feb. 27. 04:00
Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive. 2018. Feb. 27. 04:00
Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive. 2018. Feb. 27. 04:00
Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive. 2018. Feb. 27. 02:45
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. 2018. Feb. 26. 23:00
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. 2018. Feb. 26. 22:00
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." 2018. Feb. 26. 21:00
One of bitcoin's historic moments just got revisited, with a Lightning 2018. Feb. 26. 21:00
The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech. 2018. Feb. 26. 20:31
Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion. 2018. Feb. 26. 20:00
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. 2018. Feb. 26. 19:00
EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable. 2018. Feb. 26. 18:00
The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces. 2018. Feb. 26. 17:00
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show. 2018. Feb. 26. 17:00
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show. 2018. Feb. 26. 16:05
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. 2018. Feb. 26. 14:53
Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday. 2018. Feb. 26. 14:53
Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday. 2018. Feb. 26. 14:00
A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor. 2018. Feb. 26. 13:15
Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230. 2018. Feb. 26. 13:00
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering. 2018. Feb. 26. 12:00
After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S. 2018. Feb. 26. 11:00
Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead. 2018. Feb. 26. 11:00
Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead. 2018. Feb. 26. 10:00
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform. 2018. Feb. 26. 10:00
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform. 2018. Feb. 26. 09:00
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.
2018. Feb. 26. 09:00
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.
2018. Feb. 26. 07:00
ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior? 2018. Feb. 26. 05:00
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China's government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized. 2018. Feb. 26. 03:00
In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say. 2018. Feb. 26. 03:00
In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say. 2018. Feb. 25. 11:15
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. 2018. Feb. 25. 10:30
The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism. 2018. Feb. 24. 12:00
As the reality of faster, cheaper bitcoin payments approaches via the Lighting Network, concerns are spreading about the privacy it will offer. 2018. Feb. 24. 11:05
A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders. 2018. Feb. 24. 11:05
A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders. 2018. Feb. 23. 22:00
Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games. 2018. Feb. 23. 21:00
Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon. 2018. Feb. 23. 21:00
Two New York state senators held a roundtable Friday on the controversial BitLicense regulation, and said legislation to reform it may come soon. 2018. Feb. 23. 20:05
The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers. 2018. Feb. 23. 19:00
Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.
2018. Feb. 23. 18:00
During an ethereum core developer meeting Friday, Vitalik Buterin argued the protocol's governance isn't functioning poorly, it's just misunderstood. 2018. Feb. 23. 15:45
Two state senators in Georgia have proposed a new bill that would allow citizens to pay their tax obligations in bitcoin. 2018. Feb. 23. 15:05
A U.S. senator who has previously spoken out against Venezuela's newly launched "petro" cryptocurrency isn't done with the issue. 2018. Feb. 23. 14:00
The majority of the top 25 cryptocurrencies are reporting losses on a weekly basis, but the nano token has bucked the trend. 2018. Feb. 23. 13:30
Ethereum is facing what might be its biggest tech crisis in some time, with developers split over whether software changes should recover lost funds. 2018. Feb. 23. 13:00
Several multinational telecoms firms have joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group to advance blockchain use cases in the industry. 2018. Feb. 23. 12:00
Bank of China has filed a patent application for a process it says is better able to scale blockchain systems. 2018. Feb. 23. 10:45
Bitcoin is witnessing a minor corrective rally today, but longer-term gains may be elusive, according to price chart analysis. 2018. Feb. 23. 10:21
Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017. 2018. Feb. 23. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 23. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 23. 07:00
A new SEC blog post advises potential cryptocurrency investors to do their research prior to buying a token. 2018. Feb. 23. 05:00
Shifting to a distributed, blockchain-based infrastructure could bring huge financial benefits to the asset management industry, research indicates. 2018. Feb. 23. 03:20
Politicians in Turkey are reportedly eyeing on launching the country's proprietary cryptocurrency. 2018. Feb. 23. 01:30
It wasn't long ago that bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20. But now they're down again. CoinDesk explores why. 2018. Feb. 23. 01:30
Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why. 2018. Feb. 23. 01:30
Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why. 2018. Feb. 23. 01:30
Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why. 2018. Feb. 22. 23:10
France's market regulator says crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation and that they should not be electronically marketed. 2018. Feb. 22. 21:45
Venezuela officially has its own cryptocurrency – and its president wants some of the country's state-owned businesses to use it.
2018. Feb. 22. 21:45
Venezuela officially has its own cryptocurrency – and its president wants some of the country's state-owned businesses to use it.
2018. Feb. 22. 20:15
Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin. 2018. Feb. 22. 19:15
Long Blockchain is appealing a delisting decision from Nasdaq which, according to a letter, believes the publicly-traded company misled its investors. 2018. Feb. 22. 17:30
Venezuelan finance minister Simon Zerpa Delgado announced on Twitter that he visited Moscow to update Russian officials on Venezuela's petro currency. 2018. Feb. 22. 17:00
Digital payments platform Uphold has acquired Cortex MCP, a mobile commerce platform. 2018. Feb. 22. 16:15
Johann Gevers and Diego Pons, the last original members of the Tezos Foundation Board, have voluntarily stepped down from their positions. 2018. Feb. 22. 15:00
Stock brokerage company Robinhood has officially launched its cryptocurrency trading platform, rolling the service out to five states today. 2018. Feb. 22. 14:30
A scheduled plan to launch a new cryptocurrency by forking the litecoin blockchain is finding little love from major data aggregators and exchanges. 2018. Feb. 22. 13:45
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development. 2018. Feb. 22. 13:45
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development. 2018. Feb. 22. 13:45
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development. 2018. Feb. 22. 13:45
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development. 2018. Feb. 22. 13:00
The wider cryptocurrency market may be feeling the heat of a decline in bitcoin prices today. 2018. Feb. 22. 12:10
Energy markets data provider S&P Global Platts has announced the commercial deployment of a blockchain network for sharing oil inventories. 2018. Feb. 22. 11:00
The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. 2018. Feb. 22. 11:00
The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. 2018. Feb. 22. 10:00
Bitcoin bulls need a convincing break above $11,250 to revive the recent price rally after prices dip once more. 2018. Feb. 22. 09:00
India's tech industry is working with the Blockchain Research Institute to more heavily integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government. 2018. Feb. 22. 09:00
India's tech industry is working with Canada's Blockchain Research Institute to integrate blockchain into Indian businesses and government. 2018. Feb. 22. 07:00
Germany's top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs. 2018. Feb. 22. 04:44
With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users. 2018. Feb. 22. 04:44
With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users. 2018. Feb. 22. 04:44
With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users. 2018. Feb. 22. 03:21
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. 2018. Feb. 21. 22:45
Several companies have been so far linked to Venezuela's petro cryptocurrency initiative in the wake of this week's launch. 2018. Feb. 21. 20:35
The owner of BitFunder, a long-defunct bitcoin investment platform, has been hit with two lawsuits filed by the U.S. government. 2018. Feb. 21. 19:05
The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media. 2018. Feb. 21. 19:05
The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media. 2018. Feb. 21. 18:20
Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation. 2018. Feb. 21. 17:00
The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill protecting blockchain node operators from local restrictions. 2018. Feb. 21. 16:00
Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward. 2018. Feb. 21. 16:00
Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward. 2018. Feb. 21. 16:00
Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward. 2018. Feb. 21. 15:05
Two banks and three money remittance firms across four different countries are turning to Ripple's blockchain networks for cross-border payments. 2018. Feb. 21. 14:01
Blockchain startup R3, trade finance tech provider TradeIX and major banks have moved their Marco Polo trade finance platform to the pilot stage. 2018. Feb. 21. 13:01
The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse. 2018. Feb. 21. 13:01
The entrepreneur behind Messari shares his vision for how the crypto industry could self-regulate ICOs and forestall a regulatory apocalypse. 2018. Feb. 21. 12:05
The market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is gyrating around the $500 billion mark – and possibly building a base for a step higher. 2018. Feb. 21. 11:10
A system error at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange saw a user attempt to make off with a huge amount of bitcoin, according to reports. 2018. Feb. 21. 10:00
Bitcoin bulls remain in control, despite a sell-off overnight, and thus look set to test the long-term inflection point over $12,000. 2018. Feb. 21. 10:00
Bitcoin bulls remain in control, despite a sell-off overnight, and thus look set to test the long-term inflection point over $12,000. 2018. Feb. 21. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 21. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 21. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 21. 07:00
Top officials say Gibraltar will let the market determine what 'good' ICOs look like, and hinted that crypto investment fund regulation is to come. 2018. Feb. 21. 04:15
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro claimed Tuesday that a presale for the country's national cryptocurrency netted $735 million on its first day. 2018. Feb. 21. 03:00
Tesla has become the latest victim of crypto mining hacking attack, according to a report from cybersecurity software firm RedLock. 2018. Feb. 20. 23:00
Dutch bank ING Groep NV confirmed Tuesday that Bitfinex had an account with it. 2018. Feb. 20. 22:15
The SEC has turned down a FOIA request related to BitConnect, citing an exemption commonly seen with records related to law enforcement. 2018. Feb. 20. 21:30
Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin. 2018. Feb. 20. 21:30
Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin. 2018. Feb. 20. 21:30
Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin. 2018. Feb. 20. 19:45
A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges is reportedly uniting to form a new self-regulatory body in the wake of the recent Coincheck hack. 2018. Feb. 20. 18:45
Lisk a decentralized application platform will relaunch today with aspirations of blockchain accessibility front and center. 2018. Feb. 20. 18:00
A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 20. 17:00
Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started. 2018. Feb. 20. 17:00
Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started. 2018. Feb. 20. 17:00
Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started. 2018. Feb. 20. 17:00
Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started. 2018. Feb. 20. 16:30
Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start. 2018. Feb. 20. 16:30
Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start. 2018. Feb. 20. 15:00
The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016. 2018. Feb. 20. 14:00
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. 2018. Feb. 20. 13:00
Bitcoin prices passed $11,600 in the morning's session, seemingly buoyed by enthusiastic trading in South Korea. 2018. Feb. 20. 13:00
Bitcoin prices passed $11,600 in the morning's session, seemingly buoyed by enthusiastic trading in South Korea. 2018. Feb. 20. 12:10
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support "normal" cryptocurrency trading transactions. 2018. Feb. 20. 11:00
The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations. 2018. Feb. 20. 10:20
Venezuela's government has reportedly launched the pre-sale of its controversial "petro" cryptocurrency, saying 82.4 million tokens are now available. 2018. Feb. 20. 09:00
Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption. 2018. Feb. 20. 09:00
Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption. 2018. Feb. 20. 07:00
Russian development bank Vnesheconombank has partnered with Kaliningrad's regions government to pilot blockchain-based payment solutions. 2018. Feb. 20. 04:05
An upcoming Bitcoin Core software release is finally making it easier to use a code change called SegWit in the software's standard wallet. 2018. Feb. 20. 02:50
A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts. 2018. Feb. 19. 22:20
Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO). 2018. Feb. 19. 21:00
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers. 2018. Feb. 19. 21:00
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers. 2018. Feb. 19. 21:00
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week's charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange's customers. 2018. Feb. 19. 19:40
Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday. 2018. Feb. 19. 18:20
Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted. 2018. Feb. 19. 17:20
Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL. 2018. Feb. 19. 16:00
Lithuania's central bank has said it is probing Bankera's initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security. 2018. Feb. 19. 14:20
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document. 2018. Feb. 19. 13:45
A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity. 2018. Feb. 19. 13:00
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now. 2018. Feb. 19. 13:00
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now. 2018. Feb. 19. 13:00
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that's largely flown under the radar until now. 2018. Feb. 19. 11:45
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year. 2018. Feb. 19. 10:15
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. 2018. Feb. 19. 09:00
Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor. 2018. Feb. 19. 09:00
Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor. 2018. Feb. 19. 07:00
New patent filings from Lenovo indicate the technology company hopes to use a blockchain-based system for the authentication of physical documents. 2018. Feb. 19. 03:35
What makes a nocoiner a nocoiner is not simply the absence of cryptocurrency from his investment portfolio, but his sanctimonious attitude about it. 2018. Feb. 18. 21:43
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2018. Feb. 18. 11:20
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. 2018. Feb. 18. 10:00
Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test. 2018. Feb. 18. 10:00
Years after it was written off as a joke, dogecoin continues to prove useful, this time factoring into a major ethereum test. 2018. Feb. 17. 11:00
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. 2018. Feb. 17. 10:00
CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables. 2018. Feb. 17. 10:00
CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables. 2018. Feb. 17. 10:00
CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables. 2018. Feb. 16. 22:15
The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile's LTE network in Brooklyn, New York. 2018. Feb. 16. 20:00
The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality. 2018. Feb. 16. 18:35
Ellen DeGeneres says she has learned about bitcoin...but only 'a bit.' 2018. Feb. 16. 17:30
A Chicago trader has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $2 million in cryptocurrencies from his employer. 2018. Feb. 16. 16:30
Switzerland's financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities. 2018. Feb. 16. 15:45
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. 2018. Feb. 16. 14:54
The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves. 2018. Feb. 16. 13:05
Community members have taken to Github to express their discontent over a controversial proposal for lost fund recovery. 2018. Feb. 16. 12:00
Bitcoin cash has rallied sharply from recent lows, but still remains trapped inside a bearish pattern, price charts indicate. 2018. Feb. 16. 11:10
The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack. 2018. Feb. 16. 10:00
Having found weak hands above the $10,200 mark in Asian hours, bitcoin has slipped back into four figures. 2018. Feb. 16. 10:00
Having found weak hands above the $10,200 mark in Asian hours, bitcoin has slipped back into four figures. 2018. Feb. 16. 09:00
A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem. 2018. Feb. 16. 09:00
A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem. 2018. Feb. 16. 07:00
Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country. 2018. Feb. 16. 05:00
In recent weeks, Coinbase users have voiced a litany of complaints about the U.S. mega-exchange: missing wires, unreleased bitcoin, disabled accounts. 2018. Feb. 16. 03:40
Hydro-Quebec may charge an industry-specific rate to crypto mining farms to deal with overwhelming demand for Quebec's cheap energy resources. 2018. Feb. 16. 01:30
Litecoin cash, that's like bitcoin cash, right? As always in crypto, branding might be deceiving when it comes to a new upstart project. 2018. Feb. 15. 20:45
A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees. 2018. Feb. 15. 20:45
A number of Coinbase users report unauthorized charges to their bank accounts, in some cases draining funds and leaving them with overdraft fees. 2018. Feb. 15. 19:45
The maker of "Pac-Man" and "Pong" has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency. 2018. Feb. 15. 18:30
The head of the CFTC told lawmakers Thursday that any federal approach to crypto regulation should be "carefully tailored" to the risks involved. 2018. Feb. 15. 17:29
Bitcoin's price is back above $10,000.
2018. Feb. 15. 17:05
Austrian authorities are pursuing suspects across Europe in an alleged bitcoin scam that led to millions of dollars in losses for investors. 2018. Feb. 15. 16:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes. 2018. Feb. 15. 14:45
Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa's blockchain-based payment system, according to a report. 2018. Feb. 15. 13:15
The recovery of the wider crypto market is looking stronger by the day, and litecoin is leading the way. 2018. Feb. 15. 13:00
The developers of the Algorand blockchain protocol have raised $4 million in seed funding from VC firms Pillar and Union Square Ventures. 2018. Feb. 15. 12:00
IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities. 2018. Feb. 15. 12:00
IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities. 2018. Feb. 15. 11:00
Ethereum dev Yoichi Hirai has resigned as GitHub editor, airing concerns that a contentious proposal may be in violation of Japanese law. 2018. Feb. 15. 10:00
BlockFi, a startup that offers U.S. dollar loans to crypto-asset owners, has raised $1.55 million in capital from investors. 2018. Feb. 15. 09:30
Having hit two-week highs, bitcoin is now aiming for the $10,000 mark, but further gains may be transient, the charts indicate. 2018. Feb. 15. 09:00
A spate of major cryptocurrencies are looking to lightning network-like systems as part of an effort to scale their platforms for more transactions. 2018. Feb. 15. 07:00
Cisco has released new information about a bitcoin phishing scam that involves websites masquerading as Blockchain.info. 2018. Feb. 15. 05:00
A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions. 2018. Feb. 15. 05:00
A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions. 2018. Feb. 15. 05:00
A group calling itself the "Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians" is seeking to change how the world's second most valuable blockchain makes decisions. 2018. Feb. 15. 03:45
Without traditional fundamentals, investors must rely on a range of methods to value cryptocurrencies – some familiar, some novel, none foolproof. 2018. Feb. 14. 21:20
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing. 2018. Feb. 14. 20:18
The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today. 2018. Feb. 14. 20:18
The CFTC's Technology Advisory Committee created two subcommittees devoted to cryptocurrencies and blockchain in its meeting today. 2018. Feb. 14. 17:50
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. 2018. Feb. 14. 16:20
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. 2018. Feb. 14. 15:30
The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security. 2018. Feb. 14. 14:15
Litecoin is outshining gains seen in other large-cap cryptocurrencies Wednesday, though the fundamentals of the move may be in question. 2018. Feb. 14. 14:00
Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm. 2018. Feb. 14. 14:00
Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm. 2018. Feb. 14. 13:00
South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement. 2018. Feb. 14. 12:20
British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU. 2018. Feb. 14. 11:30
Bitcoin looks set to test the $10,000 mark soon, unless the Chinese Lunar New Year throws a spanner in the works. 2018. Feb. 14. 11:00
Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange. 2018. Feb. 14. 10:00
Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments. 2018. Feb. 14. 10:00
Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments. 2018. Feb. 14. 09:05
South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals. 2018. Feb. 14. 09:05
South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals. 2018. Feb. 14. 08:10
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.
2018. Feb. 14. 07:00
John Perry Barlow fought for an open internet. Late in life, he cautioned blockchain innovators that the technology could be liberating or oppressive. 2018. Feb. 14. 05:00
Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage. 2018. Feb. 14. 05:00
Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage. 2018. Feb. 14. 05:00
Using bitcoin's lightning network can be dangerous – but it could also help propel the cryptocurrency toward its next growth stage. 2018. Feb. 14. 03:00
The Canadian Securities exchange will launch a blockchain-based clearing and settlement platform for security token offerings. 2018. Feb. 13. 23:00
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day. 2018. Feb. 13. 23:00
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day. 2018. Feb. 13. 21:30
Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed. 2018. Feb. 13. 20:15
Salon announced this week that it would allow users to run a cryptominer instead of viewing ads as part of its revenue-generating efforts. 2018. Feb. 13. 19:00
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. 2018. Feb. 13. 17:20
The price of Davorcoin has fallen from over $170 to below $0.10 in the past month. 2018. Feb. 13. 16:00
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 13. 15:00
TEND, an ethereum-powered marketplace for tokenized luxury goods has partnered with a Porsche dealer to offer its first tokenized car. 2018. Feb. 13. 14:00
South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states. 2018. Feb. 13. 13:35
The price of ethereum classic's cryptocurrency is on a tear, reporting double-digit gains Tuesday amid an otherwise sidways market. 2018. Feb. 13. 13:00
A new rush of entrepreneurs, this time armed with crypto tokens, think they can reinvent real estate for more efficient equity investment. 2018. Feb. 13. 12:00
A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee. 2018. Feb. 13. 12:00
A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee. 2018. Feb. 13. 11:15
Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application. 2018. Feb. 13. 11:15
Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application. 2018. Feb. 13. 10:45
Bitcoin bulls risk losing control unless prices see a convincing break above $9,000 soon, the technical charts suggest. 2018. Feb. 13. 10:45
Bitcoin bulls risk losing control unless prices see a convincing break above $9,000 soon, the technical charts suggest. 2018. Feb. 13. 10:00
Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols. 2018. Feb. 13. 10:00
Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols. 2018. Feb. 13. 09:00
The VC arm of cable giant Comcast has formed a team to explore the number of ways it might profit from strategic blockchain investment. 2018. Feb. 13. 09:00
The VC arm of cable giant Comcast has formed a team to explore the number of ways it might profit from strategic blockchain investment. 2018. Feb. 13. 08:00
Templum and Liquid M have called on the SEC to allow token issuers to remediate their offerings given previous lack of regulatory guidance. 2018. Feb. 13. 06:00
The first two panels in Wednesday's CFTC Technology Advisory Committee meeting will discuss blockchain and crypto-related matters, respectively. 2018. Feb. 13. 04:45
One of Russia's government ministries has proposed a law that would introduce a capital threshold for initial coin offering (ICO) organizers.
2018. Feb. 13. 02:55
In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties. 2018. Feb. 13. 02:55
In the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the SEC and CFTC are belatedly ramping up their efforts in fulfillment of their appointed duties. 2018. Feb. 12. 22:50
Cryptocurrencies could one day help investors diversify their equity and bond portfolios, analysts for JPMorgan Chase wrote in a new report. 2018. Feb. 12. 21:15
Another lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed in Florida against BitConnect. 2018. Feb. 12. 19:15
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. 2018. Feb. 12. 18:00
August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service. 2018. Feb. 12. 18:00
August is when GMO Internet says it could formally kick off its cloud mining service. 2018. Feb. 12. 17:00
A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
2018. Feb. 12. 16:10
The three European Supervisory Authorities have released a warning on the risks involved with investing in cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 12. 15:30
An Icelandic lawmaker has suggested imposing a new tax on the bitcoin miners that are flocking to the country. 2018. Feb. 12. 14:00
The crypto markets have begun the week on a positive note, with the total market capitalization of all currencies consolidating around $430 billion. 2018. Feb. 12. 13:35
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. 2018. Feb. 12. 13:00
Whales rejoice – a new project called Republic Protocol could enable large trades between ether, bitcoin and other cryptos that aren't possible today. 2018. Feb. 12. 12:00
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable." 2018. Feb. 12. 11:10
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. 2018. Feb. 12. 10:30
Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations. 2018. Feb. 12. 10:30
Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations. 2018. Feb. 12. 09:50
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. 2018. Feb. 12. 09:00
T-Mobile has entered the blockchain space and it's using Hyperledger technology as a way to rebuild its services on open-source software. 2018. Feb. 12. 08:00
A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten. 2018. Feb. 12. 06:30
China's National Internet Finance Association said it will normalize the efforts in overseeing ICOs in its 2018 agenda. 2018. Feb. 12. 05:00
Schnorr signatures are seeing renewed interest from bitcoin developers. But what is the technology and why is it seeing so much attention? 2018. Feb. 12. 05:00
Schnorr signatures are seeing renewed interest from bitcoin developers. But what is the technology and why is it seeing so much attention? 2018. Feb. 12. 02:30
Gibraltar's legislators plan to discuss a draft of a law proposing to regulate ICOs. 2018. Feb. 11. 16:05
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.
2018. Feb. 11. 14:45
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. 2018. Feb. 10. 17:00
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. 2018. Feb. 10. 15:15
DJ Gareth Emery has no problem selling out shows. Will he have the same success launching an ICO for his new crypto asset? 2018. Feb. 10. 12:55
The price of bitcoin clocked a six-day high above $9,000 Saturday as the crypto markets continued to show signs of regained poise. 2018. Feb. 09. 22:55
The SEC's denial of a FOIA request for records about the troubled blockchain project does not state that Tezos is under investigation. 2018. Feb. 09. 20:00
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang commented on the rise of cryptocurrencies in an interview Friday, saying they are "not going to go away." 2018. Feb. 09. 19:00
Several scientists working at a Russian nuclear weapons research facility have been arrested for mining cryptocurrencies at the site. 2018. Feb. 09. 18:05
A controversial proposal that would seek to alter how ethereum's developers approach software changes saw debate at a meeting Friday. 2018. Feb. 09. 17:00
New Jersey regulators have sent a cease-and-desist letter to an online cryptocurrency investment site called Bitstrade. 2018. Feb. 09. 16:30
The Arizona Senate has cleared a bill that aims to allow residents in the state to pay their taxes with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 09. 15:15
France and Germany have called for the G-20 to discuss cooperative action on cryptocurrencies ahead of a summit next month. 2018. Feb. 09. 14:20
After a rough week across the markets, CoinDesk looks at the cryptocurrencies in the top 25 that have fared well, and not so well. 2018. Feb. 09. 13:00
SpankChain is gaining a reputation in the developer community for moving fast to make payment channels work with a thoughtful user experience. 2018. Feb. 09. 13:00
SpankChain is gaining a reputation in the developer community for moving fast to make payment channels work with a thoughtful user experience. 2018. Feb. 09. 13:00
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. 2018. Feb. 09. 12:05
Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures. 2018. Feb. 09. 11:20
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to allow users to start withdrawing local currency from their accounts next Tuesday. 2018. Feb. 09. 10:30
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the resumption of trading following a systems upgrade. 2018. Feb. 09. 10:00
While the stock market suffers, BTC looks set to make further gains amid mixed action in the crypto markets. 2018. Feb. 09. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 09. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 09. 07:00
An Arizona lawmaker wants to protect blockchain node operators from possible prohibitions by local and county governments. 2018. Feb. 09. 05:00
After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts. 2018. Feb. 09. 05:00
After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts. 2018. Feb. 09. 05:00
After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts. 2018. Feb. 09. 05:00
After leaving the startup he co-founded, Greg Maxwell is focusing his energy on developing more efficient and more private bitcoin smart contracts. 2018. Feb. 09. 02:35
Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers. 2018. Feb. 09. 00:00
Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year. 2018. Feb. 09. 00:00
Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year. 2018. Feb. 09. 00:00
Demand from cryptocurrency miners for GPU maker Nvidia's products was bigger than anticipated in the fourth quarter of last year. 2018. Feb. 08. 22:20
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 21:20
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 20:00
Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has raised $30 million in new equity financing.
2018. Feb. 08. 18:00
Galaxy Digital, the crypto-asset merchant bank launched by former fund manager Mike Novogratz, has made its first major investment. 2018. Feb. 08. 17:35
Binance has suspended trading and withdrawals amid a site upgrade. 2018. Feb. 08. 17:00
Two U.S. House of Representatives subcommittees will hold a hearing next week on applications for blockchain technology. 2018. Feb. 08. 16:00
A Connecticut representative has introduced a bill that would mandate a fee to transact with cryptocurrency in the state. 2018. Feb. 08. 15:30
The Twitter account belonging to Bitfinex'ed was briefly suspended amid a long-running controversy over the crypto exchange and related token tether.
2018. Feb. 08. 14:30
A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets. 2018. Feb. 08. 14:00
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 13:30
The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements. 2018. Feb. 08. 12:45
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 12:45
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 12:00
The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018. 2018. Feb. 08. 11:00
Following the Coincheck hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency is widening its on-site inspections to other cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. 2018. Feb. 08. 10:00
Bitcoin could today extend the recent recovery from recent three-month lows, as the bullish indicators appear to strengthen. 2018. Feb. 08. 09:00
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. 2018. Feb. 08. 08:00
Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital. 2018. Feb. 08. 08:00
Billionaire and former Wall Street fund trader Mike Novogratz has raised $250 million for his cryptocurrency venture Galaxy Digital. 2018. Feb. 08. 07:00
A hedge fund with short position in Kodak does not believe the image firm will use blockchain technology to save itself. 2018. Feb. 08. 05:00
CoinDesk recap's Yahoo Finance's All Markets Summit, a one-da event that focused on cryptocurrency investing and saw notable industry dialogue. 2018. Feb. 08. 03:15
Wien Energie intends to pilot blockchain products in a sustainably designed Viennese urban district this year. 2018. Feb. 07. 22:30
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. 2018. Feb. 07. 22:00
The New York State Department of Financial Services announced new guidance for virtual currency entities today. 2018. Feb. 07. 19:45
The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018. 2018. Feb. 07. 19:15
Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research. 2018. Feb. 07. 19:15
Panelists at Yahoo Finance's crypto event on Wednesday had a message for would-be investors: do your research. 2018. Feb. 07. 17:45
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proposed "joint cryptocurrency mechanism" for use by OPEC members and non-member oil producing states. 2018. Feb. 07. 16:30
Decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar announced today that it has added support for bitcoin cash. 2018. Feb. 07. 16:01
A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale. 2018. Feb. 07. 16:01
A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale. 2018. Feb. 07. 15:30
Swiss blockchain project DFINITY Stiftung has raised $61 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and token hedge fund Polychain Capital. 2018. Feb. 07. 15:00
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. 2018. Feb. 07. 15:00
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. 2018. Feb. 07. 14:00
China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions. 2018. Feb. 07. 12:30
Blockchain startup Templum has acquired Liquid Markets Group's broker-dealer and alternative trading system Liquid M Capital LLC. 2018. Feb. 07. 11:55
Following positive regulatory news from the U.S., bitcoin seems to have made a break from last week's price woes. 2018. Feb. 07. 11:00
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public. 2018. Feb. 07. 10:00
Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country. 2018. Feb. 07. 09:20
Cryptocurrencies are trading in the green today after a tumultuous week, with bitcoin having leapt 20 percent in 24 hours. 2018. Feb. 07. 09:00
Ethereum's developers are once again grappling with the issue of how to solve major fund losses on the world's second-largest blockchain. 2018. Feb. 07. 07:00
Agility will share and receive information about shipments through the blockchain in hopes of reducing the cost of administration and documentation. 2018. Feb. 07. 05:00
Tracking funds on the blockchain may help catch crooks, but such snooping undermines one of the most important characteristics of money: Fungibility. 2018. Feb. 07. 03:05
A top official from the Manitoba Securities Commission praised Facebook's ban on ads for ICOs and cryptocurrencies and said Google should follow suit. 2018. Feb. 06. 23:39
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market. 2018. Feb. 06. 23:39
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market. 2018. Feb. 06. 23:39
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market. 2018. Feb. 06. 23:39
CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market. 2018. Feb. 06. 21:38
After a January correction which saw bitcoin shed $8,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency began making a comeback on Tuesday. 2018. Feb. 06. 20:45
"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. 2018. Feb. 06. 20:15
As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective. 2018. Feb. 06. 19:30
Initial coin offerings were one of several subjects up for discussion during Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing. 2018. Feb. 06. 19:00
Noted economist Nouriel Roubini resumed his criticism of cryptocurrencies on Twitter Tuesday, calling the tech's enthusiasts "crypto-crazies." 2018. Feb. 06. 17:15
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 16:40
A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight. 2018. Feb. 06. 16:40
A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight. 2018. Feb. 06. 16:00
The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster." 2018. Feb. 06. 15:00
A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance. 2018. Feb. 06. 14:00
A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability. 2018. Feb. 06. 13:30
Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound. 2018. Feb. 06. 13:00
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 12:32
Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation. 2018. Feb. 06. 11:50
The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26. 2018. Feb. 06. 11:00
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 06. 10:00
Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit. 2018. Feb. 06. 10:00
Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit. 2018. Feb. 06. 09:00
Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards. 2018. Feb. 06. 09:00
Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards. 2018. Feb. 06. 08:30
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 08:30
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 07:11
Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus. 2018. Feb. 06. 05:00
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 05:00
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. 2018. Feb. 06. 03:30
South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinpia has halted trading amid concerns it has been unable to comply with new government rules. 2018. Feb. 06. 02:00
Silicon Valley startup Lino has raised $20 million to take on YouTube with a decentralized, blockchain-based platform. 2018. Feb. 05. 22:05
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. 2018. Feb. 05. 21:10
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year. 2018. Feb. 05. 18:28
Bitcoin prices dropped below $7,00 for the first time since mid-November on Monday. 2018. Feb. 05. 18:00
Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups. 2018. Feb. 05. 17:30
Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC. 2018. Feb. 05. 16:00
Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules. 2018. Feb. 05. 15:00
Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin. 2018. Feb. 05. 14:10
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. 2018. Feb. 05. 13:50
Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone. 2018. Feb. 05. 13:50
Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone. 2018. Feb. 05. 13:02
Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports. 2018. Feb. 05. 12:00
Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles. 2018. Feb. 05. 11:00
The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland. 2018. Feb. 05. 10:15
A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities. 2018. Feb. 05. 09:00
This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment. 2018. Feb. 05. 09:00
This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment. 2018. Feb. 05. 08:02
As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000. 2018. Feb. 05. 08:02
As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000. 2018. Feb. 05. 07:01
A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency. 2018. Feb. 05. 05:01
Sounds like ethereum? A new idea being explored by two Blockstream veterans could stand to make a distributed blockchain web more accessible. 2018. Feb. 05. 03:05
China's search giant Baidu is testing a crypto dog marketplace on blockchain 2018. Feb. 05. 03:05
China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets. 2018. Feb. 05. 03:05
China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets. 2018. Feb. 04. 10:20
The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale. 2018. Feb. 04. 10:20
The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale. 2018. Feb. 04. 09:45
Bluzelle, which raised $19.5 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), says a decentralized version of structured databases would be more resilient. 2018. Feb. 03. 12:40
Large-cap cryptocurrencies may have had a stellar 2017, but 2018 hasn't been so kind – with several being worst hit. 2018. Feb. 03. 12:15
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.
2018. Feb. 02. 22:55
Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies. 2018. Feb. 02. 21:45
Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds. 2018. Feb. 02. 21:45
Regulators have approved Canada's first blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). Two other Canadian companies are seeking to launch blockchain funds. 2018. Feb. 02. 20:15
Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app. 2018. Feb. 02. 18:46
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. 2018. Feb. 02. 17:45
Long Blockchain announced Friday that it was no longer pursuing a purchase of 1,000 AntMiners. 2018. Feb. 02. 16:10
A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations." 2018. Feb. 02. 15:01
The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. 2018. Feb. 02. 14:15
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit. 2018. Feb. 02. 13:32
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 […] 2018. Feb. 02. 12:30
The Texas State Securities Board is ordering another cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors from its jurisdiction. 2018. Feb. 02. 11:45
Bitcoin could be heading for its worst weekly loss since April 2013, but the charts indicate a defense may be in the offing. 2018. Feb. 02. 11:00
The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm. 2018. Feb. 02. 10:00
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. 2018. Feb. 02. 10:00
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. 2018. Feb. 02. 09:00
Which coins saw big price gains in January? Data shows it wasn't a great month for the more name-brand assets. 2018. Feb. 02. 07:03
The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.
2018. Feb. 02. 07:03
The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections. 2018. Feb. 02. 05:00
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. 2018. Feb. 02. 05:00
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. 2018. Feb. 02. 03:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies. 2018. Feb. 01. 22:15
Due to a phishing scam, investors in the Bee Token ICO have actually sent nearly $1 million to malicious actors instead. 2018. Feb. 01. 21:00
A new patent application filed by UPS indicates that bitcoin could be used as a payment system. 2018. Feb. 01. 19:30
Stephen Palley's team will work on mediating disputes and what people in the traditional finance world call "workouts" – fixing distressed situations. 2018. Feb. 01. 19:30
Stephen Palley's team will work on mediating disputes and what people in the traditional finance world call "workouts" – fixing distressed situations. 2018. Feb. 01. 18:00
The researchers behind the SPECTRE project have developed another blockchain scaling solution called the PHANTOM protocol. 2018. Feb. 01. 17:22
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. 2018. Feb. 01. 16:15
During his annual budget speech, Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley confirmed his position that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender. 2018. Feb. 01. 15:00
Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week. 2018. Feb. 01. 15:00
Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week. 2018. Feb. 01. 14:46
Down to a two-week low, Ripple's XRP token is taking a beating amid a broad losses across the cryptocurrency markets. 2018. Feb. 01. 14:00
An Illinois government task force is eyeing blockchain tech in the management of state citizens' identification and tokenizing public sector assets. 2018. Feb. 01. 13:05
Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information. 2018. Feb. 01. 12:10
Bitcoin has seen huge loses since early January, and may drop below $9,000 if the bulls don't take charge. 2018. Feb. 01. 12:10
Bitcoin has seen huge loses since early January, and may drop below $9,000 if the bulls don't take charge. 2018. Feb. 01. 11:00
China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity. 2018. Feb. 01. 11:00
China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity. 2018. Feb. 01. 10:00
Chinese mobile app company Cheetah Mobile has released an Android-based digital wallet for ethereum and bitcoin. 2018. Feb. 01. 09:00
A controversial social network seeks funding via an ICO to develop its platform for those disaffected by today's social media monopoly. 2018. Feb. 01. 09:00
A controversial social network seeks funding via an ICO to develop its platform for those disaffected by today's social media monopoly. 2018. Feb. 01. 07:03
Cambridge Blockchain has partnered with IHS Markit to help financial institutions resolve compliance issues relating to know-your-customer information 2018. Feb. 01. 05:00
After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development. 2018. Feb. 01. 05:00
After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development. 2018. Feb. 01. 05:00
After a year in which the company suffered a high-profile hack, ethereum startup Parity is now moving forward on key project development. 2018. Feb. 01. 03:18
Global shipping company FedEx has become the latest to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.