Business 26 February 2019

Bitfinex receives some of the Bitcoin Core stolen in 2016 hack

The U.S government has returned to Bitfinex some of the Bitcoin Core stolen during the 2016 security breach.

Business 21 November 2018

Was Tether used to prop up BTC? US wants to know

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has cast fresh doubt on whether BTC was ever worth as much as its market price, after identifying irregularities that suggest market manipulation.

Business 15 November 2018

Bitcoin BCH protocol upgrade: Which groups offer ‘neutral’ choice?

CoinGeek is highlighting the platforms that have opted for a neutral stance ahead of the Bitcoin BCH protocol upgrade, offering their users the chance to put their money where they believe Bitcoin BCH is headed.

Business 17 October 2018

Bitfinex restarts fiat deposits via ‘improved’ system

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has reinstated fiat deposits, claiming its new system is much “improved” following significant user problems at the exchange in recent times.

Business 16 October 2018

Bitfinex makes it easier for users to track activities

Bitfinex announced the new tools that will allow greater flexibility in reviewing account data and users will now be able to “instantly compile an overview of necessary account information stemming as far back as account history goes.”

Business 12 October 2018

Bitfinex pulls fiat deposits amid latest crypto price freefall

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has suspended fiat deposits, apparently on a temporary basis, amid the latest significant sell-off in the BTC markets.

Business 8 October 2018

Bitfinex denies insolvency allegations

Crypto exchange Bitfinex responds to rumors about its financial situation, showing it still has billions in cryptocurrency reserves.

Business 27 July 2018

Venezuela creates a new national currency affixed on the Petro

The Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is planning to introduce a new currency barely two months after his re-election. Maduro’s new currency will have five zeros less than the existing currency.

Business 25 June 2018

Phil Potter bails on Bitfinex exchange

Phil Potter, chief strategy officer of Bitfinex, has left the cryptocurrency exchange for personal reasons.

Business 14 June 2018

Price manipulation campaign inflated BTC price in 2017, research finds

New research has confirmed the BTC market was manipulated in the run up to its all-time highs in 2017, accounting for as much as 50% of the price growth over the period.​

Business 8 June 2018

US regulator junks FOIA request for Bitfinex, Tether subpoenas: report

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission reportedly rejected an FOIA request for the subpoenas that were allegedly issued to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and ‘stablecoin’ Tether.

Business 7 June 2018

Bitfinex back online after yet another cyber attack

Bitfinex succumbed to another DDoS attack, which happened shortly after the platform was relaunched.