Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, is facing an inquiry by regulators in the U.S. over a flash crash back in June that erased nearly all the value of the Ethereum (Ether) currency, the second most popular cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
While Swiss financial watchdog FINMA announced it is investigating a number of initial coin offerings (ICOs) for possible breaches of Swiss law, South Korea has decided to ban the crowdfunding method altogether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former Chairman Arthur Levitt doesn’t think the regulator is equipped to handle bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has been surging in value all year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
JPMorgan Chase continues to route customer orders for bitcoin-related instruments, despite its CEO calling the cryptocurrency “a fraud” and threatening to fire anyone at the bank who trades it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Countries are monitoring cryptocurrencies as a means of cutting down on money laundering incidents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Bitcoin has been riding a bit of a rollercoaster in the past few weeks since hitting an all-time high of more than $4,800 per digital coin on Aug. 31. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Cryptocurrency was under pressure Thursday (Sept. 14) after Chinese Bitcoin exchange BTCChina announced it would stop all trading as of Sept. 30. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warned investors on Wednesday (Sept. 13) that initial coin offerings (ICOs) are complex and risky, joining a growing list of governments to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Imagine shopping for a new outfit, computer or groceries and paying for the purchase with bitcoin. Yes, in a real store. Why not? Love or hate blockchain, there’s no denying that digital currencies have grown in popularity, and there is certainly a market for cryptocurrency...
