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.
A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.
The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."
A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.
A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.
Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound.
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.
Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.
The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has spoken of the need for balance when regulating cryptocurrencies.
Crypto tokens are making some companies, especially those with existing virtual currency businesses, rethink the way they make a profit.
Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.
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.
Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.
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South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinpia has halted trading amid concerns it has been unable to comply with new government rules.
Silicon Valley startup Lino has raised $20 million to take on YouTube with a decentralized, blockchain-based platform.
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.
The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.
Bitcoin prices dropped below $7,00 for the first time since mid-November on Monday.
Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.
Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts claiming to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, according to the CFTC.
Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.
Texas' securities agency has issued another emergency cease-and-desist order, this time against crypto lending scheme DavorCoin.
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Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone.
Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.
Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles.
The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.
A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities.
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