Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists
A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.
A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading of a publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm.
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has reportedly said it does not recognize bitcoin, and that financial institutions may not trade the cryptocurrency.
The director of Denmark's central bank has given a warning on bitcoin, describing it as "dangerous" and unregulated.
The top derivatives regulator in the U.S. has created a new information portal for cryptocurrencies, a move that came just days ahead of a major bitcoin futures launch.
France's finance minister is planning to push for a discussion on bitcoin regulation at a G-20 summit next spring.
South Korea's spy agency beileves a recent run of hacking attacks on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges is linked to North Korea.
Embracing change might not be easy for governments, but it can be done, according to the head of Dubai's ambitious blockchain agenda.
The Tezos organization is being sued for a fourth time, in this case to freeze the funds raised during its ICO.
An initial coin offering (ICO) promoted by boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., is at the center of a newly filed class-action complaint.
The Financial Oversight Stability Council acknowledged that virtual currencies are becoming more common, but have a limited impact on the economy.
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.
U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case.
Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.
Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.
Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday.
Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.
A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.
The Indian Income Tax Department has visited bitcoin exchanges across the country seeking data on tax avoiding users.
What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain.
Mesh networks could be finding new life among blockchain enthusiasts as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission gears up to repeal net neutrality.
The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency for cross-border payments.
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today
The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation."
New York prosecutors have filed charges against a man alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $1.8 million worth of ether.
New provisions in the upcoming tax reform bill could have several significant repercussions on crypto holders this tax season.
A group of creditors of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has filed a new court petition in an effort to prevent a possible billion-dollar payout to its CEO.
President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.
Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a unique challenge for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency's chairman has said.
Blockchain platform Waves is founding a self-regulatory body to set standards for initial coin offerings and the blockchain industry.
