US Commodities Regulator Proposes Definition for Cryptocurrency 'Delivery'

The CFTC has published a proposed interpretation of how it will deem that a cryptocurrency has been "delivered" from a buyer to a seller. | Continue reading


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Ethereum, Ripple And Litecoin Have Arrived on Bloomberg Terminals

Financial data firm Bloomberg has added three new cryptocurrencies to its Terminal service. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

$20k Bitcoin? Not Yet As Changing Charts Favor Crypto Rivals

A look at bitcoin's value across various crypto trading pairs suggests a substantial push higher might not be likely in the short term. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Corporate Blockchain Brain Drain Is About More Than Money

The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Crypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way

The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ethereum Browser Bug Could Put User Funds At Risk

Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

More to Come? Bitcoin Sets Record High Near $18k

Having successfully defended $16,000 earlier this week, bitcoin regained bid tone today and clocked a fresh record high above $17,800. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

UK's FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money

The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

US Government to Sell Off $10 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Survey: Most Bitcoin Investors Expect Even Fatter Returns in 2018

According to the survey by LendEDU, almost three-quarters of bitcoin investors in the U.S. plan to increase the size of their holdings next year. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

2018: The Year We Make Cont(r)act

2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Mimblewimble's Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development

Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

As Wall Street Bids Up Bitcoin, Tactics Change for ICOs

Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding

Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Goodbye Ethereum: Kik Plans to Move Its ICO Tokens to Stellar

Kik founder Ted Livingston announced on Wednesday that his company was moving its Kin token app from ethereum to Stellar. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Malaysia's Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Intel Sees Role for 'Blockchain Mining' in Genetic Sequencing

In a newly released patent application, Intel describes how it could run genetic sequencing operations on a blockchain. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Yellowing Paper: What's Delaying a Crucial Ethereum Update?

The paper that's meant to provide the rules for computers running ethereum's software is out of date, and agreeing an update may not be so easy. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Gibraltar to Launch License Scheme for Blockchain Startups

Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Up 50%: Ripple's XRP Sets Price Record Amid Overstretched Rally

Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency is scaling new heights today, but the rally looks overbought, according to price chart analysis. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

It's Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain

Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Looks Lower In Chase for 'Small Cap' Gains

Soon after an all-time-high above $17,630 on the CoinDesk's price index, bitcoin prices are starting to look towards sub-$16,000 levels. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Court Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator

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. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Japanese Shipping Giant, IBM to Trial Blockchain in Cross-Border Trade

Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and partners including IBM are to undertake a blockchain trial aimed to streamline international trade flows. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

India's Tax Department Raids Bitcoin Exchange Across the Country

The Indian Income Tax Department has conducted raids at major bitcoin exchanges across the country seeking data on tax avoiding users. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Out with the Old: Blockchain Requires a New Regulatory Approach

What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Walmart, JD.com Back Blockchain Food Tracking Effort in China

Retail giants Walmart and JD.com are among several companies backing a new blockchain effort in China focused on food safety and traceability. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Plan B? Ethereum Innovators Are Reviving the Fight for Net Neutrality

There's a tech meetup at a dimly lit New York City bar, in many ways a common occurrence. But what's peculiar about this particular meetup is that other locations throughout the East Village are being connected to the bar's Wi-Fi-enabled node, allowing anyone in the area to not o … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

2018's Big Question: Can Bitcoin Forks Deliver Value?

Forking bitcoin was all the rage in 2017. In 2018, the question might be, what are we getting in return? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency

The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset'

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

South Korean Officials Weigh New Curbs on Bitcoin Trading

The South Korean government is considering a range of policy options in order to curb what it called an "overheating of virtual currency speculation." | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Man Stole $1.8 Million in Ether After Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say

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. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Kickstarter ICO? Don't Count On It Says Crowdfunding Leader

The company most widely associated with crowdfunding won't be shifting its business model to accommodate so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs). | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Colu Mixes VC and ICO for $14.5 Million Fundraise

Blockchain startup Colu has secured $14.5 million in new funding from a major business group in Israel. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Patrick Byrne Mulls Overstock Sale to Fund New Blockchain Venture

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne has partnered with a well-known economist on a new blockchain land registry venture. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Here Come the Bogus Bitcoin Scare Tactics

Fear, uncertainty and doubt are dominating the media, but Overstock's Steve Hopkins suggests talking points to counter the scaremongering. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Dilemma: Bull and Bear Paths in Play

Bitcoin may be at all-time highs, but it's also at a potentially key crossroads for its price, chart data shows. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Uncle Sam's Surprise: Tax Reform to Impact Crypto Investors

New provisions in the upcoming tax reform bill could have several significant repercussions on crypto holders this tax season. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

$750: The Ether Price Freight Train Has a New Target

The price of ether, ethereum's native token, hit a new all-time high of $686 today, and the price chart analysis suggests the rally could continue. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Facebook Messenger VP Joins Coinbase's Board of Directors

David Marcus, vice president of messaging products at Facebook and ex-PayPal president, has joined the board of directors at Coinbase. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Japan's GMO Internet to Roll Out Bitcoin Payroll System

Japanese internet giant GMO revealed yesterday that it soon allow staff to receive some of their salary in bitcoin. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Vanguard Taps Symbiont's Private Blockchain for Index Fund Data

The partners say the blockchain technology speeds up data delivery from the index provider, removes the need for manual intervention and lowers risk. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Has Gone Mainstream. That's a Very Big Deal

While we're still a long way from mass adoption, this is a moment of global awareness and dialogue that is opening up a wide array of possibilities. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Startup LO3 Partners With Power Exchange

Linking local microgrids to wholesale markets will enable consumers to buy and sell surplus energy from neighbors or faraway strangers, the firms say. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Scratch That: CryptoKitties Isn't Ethereum's Vision for Apps

Ethereum's biggest success story isn't showcasing the full benefits of the platform, at least that's what its critics allege. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Victory Lap? 2017 Was Bitcoin's Backwards Year

2017 was another bad year in bitcoin in the eyes of long-time industry observer Jim Harper, but he sees a silver lining at the end of the story. | Continue reading


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