VC Firm Makes Bid for FBI’s Seized Silk Road Bitcoins
Falcon Global Capital has contacted the US government in an attempt to buy 27,000 seized Silk Road bitcoins.
Falcon Global Capital has contacted the US government in an attempt to buy 27,000 seized Silk Road bitcoins.
Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?
The India-focused digital currency is on hold pending a statement on cryptocurrencies by the Reserve Bank of India.
A new virus is said to be affecting more than 30 types of digital currency wallets.
Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.
The Australian government is keeping a close eye on bitcoin – tracking every BTC to AUD conversion, and vice-versa.
The Central Bank of Jordan has prohibited banks and financial companies from dealing with digital currencies, mentioning bitcoin specifically.
Ultimately, if privacy becomes disrespected, the market can and will provide cryptographic solutions to restore balance.
A new worldwide scheme will allow citizens to carry their wealth and exchange it with others using paper ‘bills’.
A new US state bankers' task force has been formed to investigate new payment system technologies, including bitcoin.
The Payments Council said it is monitoring developments in the bitcoin community, and was positive in its remarks.
Bitstamp is restoring withdrawals to all accounts following criminal attempts to access users’ funds.
Days after reopening, a major Thailand exchange was once again threatened by central bank comments.
Top NY regulator Ben Lawsky took to reddit for a two-hour discussion today on bitcoin and its future.
It looks like Italy's new 20% money transfer laws will affect local bitcoin exchange users after all.
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a warning outlining the risks associated with digital currencies.
Members of Hungary's bitcoin community suggest today's central bank statements will pave the way for future discussion.
The news follows a warning about bitcoin issued by a member of Estonia's central bank earlier this year.
The Bank of Israel (BoI) and the Israeli Ministry of Finance have issued a joint statement on digital currencies.
Canadian bitcoin exchange Cointrader blames aggressive government statements for the loss of its banking partner.
We take an in-depth look at Benjamin Lawsky, the man and his record, to predict his future regulation.
Different banks are taking very different stances in their attitude towards cryptocurrencies. We look at why.
Silk Road 2.0 has announced it will pay back vendors and customers affected by last week's breach.
Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.
Bitcoin Co LTD has resumed full operations after the Bank of Thailand cleared it for the trading of cryptocurrencies.
Penguin Random House has acquired a book on bitcoin and Silk Road to be published next year.
How does UK regulation apply to bitcoin and other digital currencies?
New Jersey law enforcement is seeking to stop one innovative bitcoin startup, on the basis of protecting consumers.
Customers are furious after black market drugs site Silk Road 2 says it lost their coins to hackers.
A new Senate bill is looking to give US dollar alternatives firmer legal footing in California.
