Mastercard could allow cryptocurrency transactions—in a way
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.
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Coincheck, Bittrex weed out anonymous, low-liquidity altcoins
Spring (cleaning) came early for cryptocurrency exchanges Coincheck and Bittrex.
Financial Stability Board turns down calls for further cryptocurrency regulation
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.
Cryptocurrencies end turbulent week with slight recovery
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.
Coinbase finds a friend in Barclays bank
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.
Thailand backs first draft of landmark ‘digital assets’ legislation
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 crypto exchange Coinfloor to launch Bitcoin futures in April
UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor said that it will be launching the world’s first “physically delivered” BTC futures contract from April 18.
French financial authorities crack down on crypto trading sites
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.
3 exchanges in South Korea face embezzlement probes
Employees at three cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have been taken into police custody for alleged embezzlement of their clients’ funds.
Brazilian officials busted changing part of scam money to BTC
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.
Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency raises more questions than answers
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.”
No end in sight: Crypto market continues downward spiral
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.