UK ban on cryptocurrency derivatives, ETNs comes into force todayRegulators say the ban is necessary due to the risk to consumers.January 6, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
If you lost Bitcoin in Mt. Gox scandal, there is now a chance of some recoveryA draft proposal between CoinLab and trustees could give creditors the chance to recover BTC funds. Some, but far from all.January 18, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
CoinShares asset manager to launch Bitcoin product on SIX Swiss ExchangeThe product will be going live on Tuesday.January 19, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
Facebook seals cryptocurrency deal with Visa, Mastercard, PayPal: reportUpdated: Reports suggest the new virtual coin will be revealed next week with the backing of major companies.June 14, 2019 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
Monex confirms interest in acquiring hacked cryptocurrency exchange CoincheckRegulators would likely be very interested in a potential buyout due to a hack leading to over $500 million in lost funds.April 3, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
PayPal hiring push hints at future cryptocurrency supportNew vacancies suggest the company is keen to explore emerging blockchain technologies.June 23, 2020 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans make Mastercard, Visa, Libra backers nervousFinancial giants are becoming skittish over Facebook’s plans for cryptocurrency domination.October 2, 2019 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
Coinbase plans to launch cryptocurrency index fundThe launch marks the first cryptocurrency exchange to adopt a system more traditionally used to trade stocks and shares.March 7, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
SEC director says Ethereum does not fall under securities regulationThe price of the cryptocurrency surged after the US watchdog weighed in on the debate.June 15, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain
Yahoo confirms purchase of stake in cryptocurrency exchangeYahoo's 40 percent stake is estimated to be worth two to three billion yen.April 13, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain