Bitcoin Slides More Than 10 Percent to Near $10,000 Level

The price of bitcoin is down more than 10% today, according to CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI). | Continue reading


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SEC 'Looking Closely' at Public Company Blockchain Pivots, Says Chairman

The SEC is investigating companies that have made recent waves in markets with their public pivots toward blockchain. | Continue reading


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Coinbase Taps Twitter Vet to Bolster Customer Support Team

Coinbase has added Twitter's former vice president of operations and user services to its team in an effort to improve its customer service. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Commodity Merchant Louis Dreyfus Trials Blockchain for Soybean Trade

Louis Dreyfus, a major commodities trading company, has announced that it has piloted a blockchain-based transaction system developed by a group of financial institutions including ING. | Continue reading


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China Moves to Crack Down on Digital Currency Pyramid Schemes

China's public security ministry says it will take aim at pyramid schemes in the country, including those that purportedly involve cryptocurrencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Canadian Research Body Pilots Ethereum in Transparency Push

The National Research Council of Canada is trialing the ethereum blockchain for recording government contracts. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Huobi Is Launching a Token, But It's 'Not an ICO'

China-based crypto exchange Huobi has announced that it will issue its own token based on the ethereum ERC-20 standard. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

What a Facebook Blockchain Token Might Look Like

If Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg really wants to experiment with decentralized systems, a publicly issued crypto-token would be hell of a way to do it. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin Defends $11,000 Mark and Eyes Move Higher

Bitcoin is stuck in a narrow range currently, but a breakout may lie ahead, the price charts indicate. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Foreigners

South Korea's Korbit exchange has informed users that non-citizens will soon not be able to deposit funds for trading. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Cryptocurrencies

The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Opera Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Miner Protection for Smartphones

The Opera web browser is now protecting smartphones from cryptocurrency miners embedded in websites, the company says. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Don't HODL, BUIDL: How Blockchain Tech Will Add Value in 2018

The question is what can we solve, enhance, or deliver that will make individuals or organizations produce more, be more efficient or enjoy life more? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Indian State Partners With Fund To Launch Blockchain Ecosystem

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh announced a partnership with Covalent Fund to kickstart a blockchain ecosystem at its Fintech Valley Vizag. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Opening Hyperledger: Consortium to Create Experimental Labs for Startups

An effort to connect startups with companies formally recognized by Hyperledger, the measure may accelerate the rate at which new ideas find traction. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York's BitLicense

New York passed the BitLicense in a vacuum. Now state and federal laws are catching up, often with poor coordination, causing a compliance nightmare. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Public Blockchain's Lure Will Become Irresistible for Enterprises in 2018

Decentralized public blockchains are the only way enterprises will commit to digitizing services in an interoperable manner, says EY's Paul Brody. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Lightning Network May Not Solve Bitcoin's Scaling 'Trilemma'

It isn’t possible to have decentralization, a fixed money supply and sufficient liquidity for an efficient payments system, says Frances Coppola. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Battle-Testing Lightning: 26 Schools Start Contest to Secure Bitcoin’s Layer 2

Organizers hope a new competition will spur security advances for Lightning, but also steer bitcoin debates in more constructive directions. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Venezuela Blasts 'False' White Paper for Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan officials have denied claims that the petro token's white paper has been released, calling such claims "false information." | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Report: India's Government Sends Tax Notices to Cryptocurrency Traders

India has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of cryptocurrency owners within its borders. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bulgaria Joins 'International Operation' Against OneCoin

Bulgaria's government has revealed it is part of an international crackdown of OneCoin. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

OKCoin Eyes Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch in South Korea

Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is reportedly moving to launch in South Korea – possibly as soon as next month. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

TEPCO Invests in Blockchain Startup in Bid to Decentralize Systems

The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings announced it had invested in blockchain startup Electron to develop an asset management platform. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

PBoC Reportedly Orders Payment Services to Stop Serving Crypto Traders

The PBoC's Beijing division has reportedly issued a document requiring payment services to stop facilitating crypto trading activities. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought two lawsuits against allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes yesterday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations

Massachusetts' securities enforcement office is suing a resident and his company for selling unregistered securities in a token sale. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

2018's Challenge: Promote Responsible Blockchain Innovation

The chief innovation officer at the U.S. regulator for national banks details the agency's efforts to support fintech while still mitigating risk. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Stuck at $12K: Bitcoin Price Needs Quick Progress to Avert Further Losses

With its recovery stalled, bitcoin needs a quick break above $12,500 or the tide may turn in favor of the bears. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Global Securities Watchdog Warns Investors on ICO Risks

An organization of global securities regulators has issued a notice alerting investors to the perceived risks associated with initial coin offerings. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs

An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Why São Paulo Wants to Pay for Infrastructure with Cryptocurrency

The Brazilian state wants to pay for feasibility studies with a token designed for the construction industry. Can such a coin achieve network effect? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

The ECB Wants to Hear Your Cryptocurrency Questions

The European Central Bank is soliciting questions for president Mario Draghi, specifying that cryptocurrency-related questions should be a topic. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Where'd You Get That Token? 7 Platforms Managing ICOs

A handful of platforms have launched to support token issuers with their sales. Which one an issuer uses may say something about the token itself. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin Devs Release Long-Awaited Schnorr Paper for Scalability Gains

Bitcoin devs have released the first paper on the Schnorr multi-signature protocols, which, if implemented, would reduce bitcoin block sizes. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Virginia Beach Government Backs Bitcoin Mine With $500K Grant

The U.S. city of Virginia Beach has granted $500,000 to help establish a new bitcoin mine in the area. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

NYSE Parent Company Launches Cryptocurrency Data Feed

Intercontinental Exchange announced today that it was partnering with Blockstream to launch a cryptocurrency price data feed. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

ESMA Seeks Public Input on Cryptocurrency Derivatives Policy

The European Securities and Markets Authority released a public call for input on cryptocurrency-based contracts-for-differences. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Ledger-to-Ledger? Hardware Wallet Integrates with Decentralized Exchange

Decentralized exchange Radar Relay has partnered with Ledger to allow for hardware wallet-to-wallet direct transfers. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

TSMC Expects 'Strong' Crypto Mining Demand to Continue

Cryptocurrency mining demand provided a boost to TSMC's fourth-quarter revenue, according to new statements from the foundry giant. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Ripple and Stellar Lead the Way as Crypto Market Shakes Off Rout

The cryptocurrency market is showing early signs of possible recovery, with Ripple and Stellar performing best among the top 10 currencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Antpool Adds Support for Siacoin Mining Amid Bitmain Miner Launch

AntPool adds support for the siacoin token, as the mining pool's parent firm, Bitmain, launches a device that can mine it. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bull Run or Just Bull? Take CoinDesk's State of Blockchain Sentiment Survey

Do you care about prices? Which innovations have you most excited? If you've strong opinions on the state of the industry, make your voice heard. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin Is Back Above $11,500, But Bulls Not Out of the Woods Yet

Despite a sharp recovery to over $11,500 today, bitcoin's price is still on shaky ground, the charts suggest. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Korean Regulator Investigating Staff Insider Trading of Cryptocurrencies

A Korean financial regulator has reportedly indicated it is investigating possible insider trading of cryptocurrencies by its own staff. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Nets $75 Million in Series B Funding

Ledger, the maker of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, has raised $75 million in Series B funding. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Dept of Veterans Affairs Wants Industry to Propose Use Cases for Blockchain

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will consider any blockchain use cases that can help solve its problems, its CTO said Tuesday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Enterprise Blockchain Is Ready to Go Live in 2018

2018 will be the year enterprise blockchain goes live and businesses can move from experimenting to production, says Oracle's Mark Rakhmilevich. | Continue reading


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