World Computer? New Protocol Could Supercharge Ethereum's Blockchain

An older attempt to overcome ethereum's restrictions is getting a refresh, and may bring the platform closer to its aim of being a "world computer." | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary

The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bank of Canada Paper Weighs Central Bank-Issued Cryptocurrency

Developed and developing economies would see different benefits if their central banks issued a cryptocurrency. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitfinex and Tether Break Silence, Go on Media Offensive

One of the world's largest bitcoin exchanges is pushing back against allegations its business is engaging in improper market practices. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Is an Emerging Systemic Risk

The bubble in cryptocurrency threatens the broader financial system, given new buyers’ different motivations from early adopters and use of leverage. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Fed Vice Chair: Cryptocurrencies Threaten Financial Stability

Decentralized currencies could have "spillover effects" on the wider financial system if they get too big, Fed supervision chief Randal Quarles said. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ICE Agent: Cryptocurrencies Increasingly Used in Money Laundering

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent mentions mixing services at exchanges and anonymity-enhancing currencies in Senate testimony. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Almost Half of ICO Funding Goes to Europe, Report Finds

The report by venture capital firm Atomico also found that more than a third of all ICOs were based in the EU. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SF Fed President: No Plans to Put USD on a Blockchain

But central banks will likely continue discussing government-backed digital currency, said John Williams of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ECB's Yves Mersch: Banks Need Faster Payments to Counter Bitcoin

European Central Bank board member Yves Mersch has said banks need to launch instant payments systems to counter the rise of cryptocurrencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Coinbase Ordered to Hand IRS Data on Over 14,000 Users

A U.S. court has ordered bitcoin exchange Coinbase to disclose details of more than 14,000 customers to the Internal Revenue Service. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Down, Not Out? Dash Price Likely to Defend $600

Dash traded over an impressive range Thursday, hitting new highs above $800 before dropping back to around $600. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

PwC's Hong Kong Office Accepts Bitcoin Payment

'Big Four' firm PwC recently accepted bitcoin in exchange for advisory services, a news report revealed Thursday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Questions of Regulation, Taxation Loom Over Crypto Investors

As the world of cryptocurrencies and ICOs heats up, there are many lingering questions about how tokens will fit within tax and regulatory frameworks. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Topped Out? Bitcoin Flirts with Short-Term Bearish Reversal

Bitcoin prices are taking a hit at press time, and could suffer a deeper pullback over the weekend, the price charts indicate. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Blockstack Counterattacked a Phishing Attempt on Its ICO

When phishing sites tried to con investors during its recent ICO, Blockstack used its tech expertise to turn the tables on the tricksters. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Investors Taking a Risk Buying Bitcoin, Says ECB Vice President

The vice president of the European Central Bank said yesterday that investors are taking a risk buying bitcoin at current high prices. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

More Devs, More Destruction: Inside Zcash's Second Crypto Ceremony

Amid criticism of its first security ceremony, zcash has made changes as it prepares for a fork. But has it done enough to silence the skeptics? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Just 400%? Willy Woo's Magic Math for Insane Crypto Returns

High stakes altcoin investor Willy Woo has the math to back up his (at times turbulent) investment thesis. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Crypto Corrupts the Youth? South Korea Prime Minister Says So

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon reportedly frets about kids selling drugs and pyramid schemes while regulators draft rules for South Korea's exchanges. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ICO Pros Call for Self-Regulation Citing SEC Risk

The ICO community must self-regulate to lessen the blows likely to come from enforcement and regulatory actions, said speakers at Consensus: Invest. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Falls $1,000 in Minutes to Drop Below $10k

The price of bitcoin experienced a dramatic decline today at a time when many major exchanges were showing signs of stress from new interest. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin 'Ought to Be Outlawed,' Economist Joseph Stiglitz Says

Bitcoin "doesn’t serve any socially useful function," says Joseph Stiglitz, a former World Bank chief economist and onetime adviser to the U.S. president. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Tokenized Fund-of-Funds to Raise $100 Million Via ICO

A new tokenized fund-of-funds was announced yesterday that aims to raise up to $100 million via an initial coin offering. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China State TV: OTC Bitcoin Platforms May Violate Regulation

Commentary on China's state television suggests a ban on cryptocurrency trading platforms may extend further than startups originally thought. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Getting Started? Ether Sets New High Above $500

Ethereum's native token is trading at all-time highs, | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Wallet Demo Showcases Lightning-Like Network for Ethereum

A Liquidity Network founder has demoed how an ethereum wallet could function using a new off-chain scaling solution. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Cash Plans to Increase Its Block Size, Again

Bitcoin cash could have its block size increased next year, according to an early roadmap from Bitcoin ABC. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Overstretched? Bitcoin Price on Shaky Ground After 1,000% Gains

Bitcoin prices are showing the first signs of bull market exhaustion, with several indicators suggesting overbought conditions. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies

Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

New Zealand Watchdog Warns Investors Over Marketplace ICO

New Zealand's financial markets watchdog has warned citizens from investing in an initial coin offering for an online marketplace. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A New Blockchain ETF Is Up for SEC Approval

Horizons ETFs Management has filed for a new blockchain exchange-traded fund with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ICO Mania Has Calmed Down a Bit – And That's Not So Bad

While there's plenty of evidence that ICOs are alive and well, attitudes from investors and entrepreneurs appear to be hardening. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

90% of Crypto Mobile Apps 'In Trouble,' Security Report Claims

A new report suggests mobile wallets catering to the cryptocurrency market may not be as secure as consumers may desire. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Credit for Cryptos: For Better (or Worse) Leverage Trading Is Arriving

The arrival of institutional investors has created openings for services similar to the prime brokerage that banks have long provided to hedge funds. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

It's Official: Bitcoin's Price Makes History Passing $10k

The price of bitcoin has risen above $10,000 on CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) for the first time.  | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

TechCrunch Founder Arrington Raising $100 Million Ripple Hedge Fund

TechCrunch founder and Silicon Valley staple Michael Arrington has announced his newest venture – an XRP-denominated crypto hedge fund. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Cash Demand Shocked Us, Says Circle Trading Chief

Representatives from several trading-oriented cryptocurrency firms took the stage at CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

AlphaPoint Unveils New Blockchain Network, CEO Hire

Blockchain software maker AlphaPoint has announced that it will create a new public network aimed at the digitization of real-world assets. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Wallet App Abra Announces Ethereum Integration

Abra is adding new features to its bitcoin wallet app, including support for ethereum. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Circle to Launch Cryptocurrency Investment App in 2018

Announced on Tuesday, Circle will be launching a digital investment and storage product for a variety of cryptocurrencies in 2018. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Japan's BitFlyer Launches Bitcoin Exchange in US Market

Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has officially launched in the US. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

New Alliance Sets Out to Boost Blockchain Interoperability

The companies behind three blockchain platforms have unveiled a new advocacy group focusing on interoperability between disparate networks. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

XBRL Reporting Standard Co-Founder Joins Blockchain Startup

Blockchain startup Auditchain has added the co-founder of a widely used business reporting standard to its leadership team. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Early Bitcoin Buyers Talk Bubbles and Origin Stories at Consensus: Invest

Early buyers Glenn Hutchins and Mike Novogratz took the stage at CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event today. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

As Bitcoin Prices Soar, Forked Rivals Face Different Paths

Bitcoin's stellar rally looks to have boosted its spin-offs bitcoin cash and bitcoin gold. But what lies ahead for the rival cryptocurrencies? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Libra Eyes Institutional Investors with Crypto Tax and Accounting App

Blockchain startup Libra has unveiled a new compliance application for the institutional market, targeting businesses like crypto funds and exchanges. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Falling Dominoes? $10,000 Bitcoin Price Now Looks Inevitable

Already over $10,000 in Asian markets, bitcoin looks set to pass the notable milestone across global exchanges very soon. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago