The Uniform Law Commission Has Given States a Clear Path to Approach Bitcoin
Legal analyst Peter Van Valkenburgh offers a positive take on new model legislation designed for state lawmakers.
Legal analyst Peter Van Valkenburgh offers a positive take on new model legislation designed for state lawmakers.
The number of cryptocurrency and blockchain patent applications in the US has nearly doubled in the past year, USPTO data reveals.
The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.
The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.
The US government has unsealed an indictment against BTC-e and one of its alleged operators, assessing a $110m fine against the bitcoin exchange.
An event focused on initial coin offerings saw optimism despite SEC guidance that signaled a new era for the novel funding method.
CoinDesk takes a look at new developments in the Mt Gox case, attempting to provide an easy-to-read overview of the complex events.
Investor Tim Draper penned an open letter to the SEC today asking for the agency to carve-out exemptions for certain ICOs.
New reports have connected an arrest in Greece today with a bitcoin exchange long known for its secrecy.
Authorities have reportedly arrested a man believed to be behind a money laundering scheme orchestrated through bitcoin.
A group of miners unhappy with scaling proposal Segwit2x have created Bitcoin Cash, an alternative that could fork the bitcoin network on Aug. 1.
A cryptocurrency project called Veritaseum was the victim of a suspicious hack this weekend, resulting in the loss of millions of $ in stolen tokens.
Jared Kushner, a senior aide to US President Donald Trump, revealed that the extortionist threatened to release information on Trump's tax returns.
Goldman Sachs has issued a new forecast for the price of bitcoin, finding it will likely remain volatile before testing all-time highs again.
As ICO mania subsides, CoinDesk contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the increased experimentation that will result is likely an industry boon.
A prominent figure in the movement to encourage blockchain tokens as a funding method has lauded new SEC guidance for the industry.
The SEC's new blockchain token guidelines aren't a surprise to industry commentators.
A Cornell professor who was at the center of last year's DAO hack has issued new comments on an SEC ruling on the project.
The SEC said today that the offering and sale of digital tokens "are subject to the requirements of the federal securities laws".
Ether prices are down more than 11%, dropping below $200 amidst a wider market fall among the world's top cryptocurrencies.
An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that as many as a quarter of computers are infected with cryptocurrency mining malware.
An Australian bitcoin exchange has reportedly raised $815k in Series A funding.
A subsidiary of Indian IT giant Infosys is pushing ahead with its plans for blockchain in a bid to create new revenue streams.
Abra users can now buy bitcoin with American Express credit cards, a move that diversifies its available payment options.
MIT Media Lab-incubated startup Enigma is today revealing a product designed to simplify the set-up of crypto hedge funds.
French automaker Renault has unveiled a new digitized car maintenance log prototype built using blockchain.
How far away is bitcoin from a capacity upgrade? While technical progress is being made, things are far from set in stone.
A major Russian airline is reportedly using blockchain to issue tickets as part of a bid to streamline its back office processes.
A new report from US-based Bank of America Merrill Lynch argues that bitcoin will go mainstream once banks start accepting it.
The operators of a bitcoin hedge fund have launched a $5 million fund for investing in cryptocurrency tokens and initial coin offerings.