Business 26 September 2019

BTC-offering forex broker banned in Brazil

The Brazilian capital markets regulator has banned a BTC-offering forex broker for operating without proper authorization.

Business 23 September 2019

BTC futures trading goes live on Bakkt

Bakkt offered by the Intercontinental Exchange is now live and all eyes will be watching to see if it turns out to be the game-changer that is expected.

Business 20 September 2019

Crypto trading not regulated enough for real exchanges: SEC chair

Jay Clayton doesn’t believe that cryptocurrency could be offered on major exchanges until the Bitcoin ecosystem is regulated more strictly.

Business 19 August 2019

Bakkt reportedly has approval for crypto futures trading

Bakkt states that it has been given a New York state trust charter by the NYDFS which allows the company to offer physically-traded futures contracts with BTC.

Business 16 August 2019

Poloniex dumping trading pairs tied to Litecoin, others

Poloniex is removing a long list of trading pairs that have been underperforming, hoping to spark more interest, and less confusion, in crypto-to-crypto activity.

Interviews 18 July 2019

Osmin Callis: How nChain can promote global trade with Bitcoin SV

nChain Business Development Manager Osmin Callis reveals the immediate future plans of the team to ignite global adoption and enterprise-level usage of Bitcoin.

Business 26 June 2019

CFTC approves LedgerX crypto futures trading

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved an application by LedgerX to offer physically-backed futures contracts for Bitcoin Core.

Business 14 June 2019

Bakkt reveals crypto futures test launch date

Bakkt has announced that it is going to start testing its first product next month.

Business 7 June 2019

200 specialists to go after tax evading crypto traders in Japan

Japan is deploying some 200 tax specialists who will investigate undeclared gains from online transactions, including cryptocurrency trading.

Business 4 June 2019

LocalBitcoins no longer allows cash-for-crypto trades

LocalBitcoins has come under fire recently for several reasons, including not enforcing mandatory financial reporting requirements.

Business 29 May 2019

LocalBitcoins trader sentenced to 21 months in prison

The Las Vegas resident was accused of running an unlicensed money transmitting business, as well as wire fraud, in conjunction with his LocalBitcoins endeavors.

Business 24 May 2019

Robinhood opens trading in BSV, other cryptos for New York customers

Investment and banking app Robinhood launches with support for seven cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin SV (BSV), on the platform.