Beleaguered Bitcoin exchange BTC-e opens new website
Several weeks after its original website was seized by U.S. authorities, BTC-e is back online.
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Israeli Regulators Form Committee to Consider Greater ICO Oversight
A new committee is being formed to introduce measures that would target ICOs in Israel if compliance with existing laws and regulations.
Kik Concludes $50 million Funding Deal Ahead of ICO
Kik has concluded a fundraising drive worth $50 million, ahead of the public launch of its Kin token in the forthcoming ICO.
Waiting for Bitcoin fees to go down? Don’t hold your breath
You probably noticed that sending the digital currency from one address to another now comes with a hefty price tag.
Bitcoin sheds dark past as crooks turn to other virtual currencies
Bitcoin is no longer the currency of choice on the dark web.
Mexico’s central bank governor rejects bitcoin as virtual currency
Banco de Mexico Governor Agustín Carstens has ruled out identifying bitcoin as a virtual currency.b
South Korea rides the Bitcoin thrill: Conglomerates announce plans for cryptocurrency exchanges, remittance platforms
South Korea doesn't want to take the back seat in the Bitcoin train and there’s no turning back for the Asian country.
Russian Deputy Finance Minister Suggests Bitcoin Restrictions
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev has suggested that bitcoin transactions should be restricted to qualified investors only.
SEC halts trading of yet another bitcoin firm over rebranding plans
A Canadian company’s announcement to rebrand as a cryptocurrency exchange has resulted in a trading suspension from the U.S. SEC.
Prime minister prepares to embrace bitcoin legalization in Vietnam
It may have been a long time coming, but Vietnam is finally ready to get on board the cryptocurrency train.
Uber brings in Bitcoin-friendly Expedia CEO as new chief
The board of Uber has reportedly voted over the weekend to bring in Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to lead the ridesharing company.
Bitcoin firm in hot water with SEC after shares surge more than 6,000%
A publicly traded Canadian bitcoin company has caught the watchful eye of the U.S. SEC after its stock ran up more than 6,000% in 2017.
Bitcoin consensus unravels: Bitwala backs out of New York Agreement
Bitwala announced that it will not support the so-called New York Agreement (NYA), despite being a signatory of the said consensus.
IRS Bitcoin Tracking Software Used ‘For Years’
The Internal Revenue Service has been using bitcoin tracking software since as far back as 2015, according to information obtained today.
Credit Suisse Plans Blockchain Loans Launch for 2018
Credit Suisse is planning to launch its syndicated loans platform on the blockchain in 2018, in a move to try it in commercial setting.
CalvinAyre.com acquires CoinGeek.com
CalvinAyre.com has acquired cryptocurrency news site Coingeek.com as part of site founder Calvin Ayre’s deeper involvement on Bitcoin.
Australian Lawmakers Set Sights on New Cryptocurrency Legislation
AU has become the latest country to pursue a new bill to extend existing anti-money laundering provisions to regulate the cryptocurrency.
Arab Banking Corporation Becomes Latest Member of R3 Consortium
Bank ABC became the latest member of the R3 Consortium, one of the leading groups of companies developing distributed ledger technology.
Japanese Department Store Begins Trialing Bitcoin Payments
Marui has begun testing bitcoin payments across its stores, as the currency continues to gain support throughout the Japanese retail sector.
SegWit Scaling Proposals Set To Lock-In On Bitcoin Network
Bitcoin is expected to complete the latest phase on its scaling journey today, with the SegWit, proposals set to lock in on the network.