Initially to be restricted to professional traders, CMC’s cryptocurrency contracts for difference and spread betting products provide an investment similar to derivatives, allowing for greater trading flexibility and leverage.
Things appear to have only gotten worse for Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, banning all forms of cryptocurrency issued by the country.
Bitcoin Cash, which is now rapidly gaining traction, is expected to reach the psychologically significant $1,000 level on Tuesday if the bull run continues.
It’s no surprise that Israelis are jumping to embrace cryptocurrency and its underlying technology—blockchain—despite the government pulling back the reins.
One of the world’s largest credit card institutions has finally come out in support of the money of the future, but with a huge catch.
Spring (cleaning) came early for cryptocurrency exchanges Coincheck and Bittrex.
At this point there was no need for further cryptocurrency regulation since the total turnover of these currencies have very little, if any, effect on the current financial markets as they are, according to FSB President Mark Carney.
It was yet another turbulent and largely negative weekend for the vast majority of cryptocurrencies as further selling pressures affected prices all over the board.
Barclays allowed Coinbase to open an account with the bank, making it easier for British traders to move their crypto to fiat and vice versa.
The Thailand cabinet approved in principle the draft of two royal decrees on cryptocurrencies and ICOs. These drafts are not to ban but regulate the use of cryptocurrency and ICOs in the country.
UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor said that it will be launching the world’s first “physically delivered” BTC futures contract from April 18.
The Authorite de Marches Financieres (AMF) in France has come up with a list of websites that offer cryptocurrency services and is advising customers not to engage or trade in these platforms.
Employees at three cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have been taken into police custody for alleged embezzlement of their clients’ funds.
Police in Rio de Janeiro recently uncovered a major money-laundering scheme involving state officials who reportedly acquired $22.4 million—some of which had already been converted to BTC.
There were differing opinions by congressmen on the usability and security of cryptocurrencies. California Rep. Brad Sherman was very direct and dissing about the industry, which he described as “popular with guys who like to sit in their pajamas.”
Some cryptocurrencies are now at their annual lows—similar to the crash experienced in February—with no end in sight to the downturn as bad news continue to affect investor sentiment.
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has warned citizens of a tax scam that has been around for years, only this time, fraudsters are asking for cryptocurrencies as payment.
Christine Lagarde echoes the Dutch finance minister’s statement that cryptocurrency regulation warrants international cooperation.
The network will begin by accepting the Vice Industry Token, specifically designed for adult content, before moving onto accept other coins.
The survey proved that cryptocurrency investments are becoming the go-to solution, a trend that will more than likely continue as cryptocurrencies gain more favor and the market becomes more stable.
