Cryptocurrency
VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims
A VR penny stock saw 200 percent surge in stock price after announcing a shift in corporate focus to cryptocurrencies.
UK Central Bank Mulls Cryptocurrency Linked To Pounds Sterling
A research unit at the Bank of England is reportedly investigating the introduction of a cryptocurrency linked to the British pound.
2017: A Defining Year for Cryptocurrency Regulation
This Year in Review article look at some of the major regulatory developments from 2017.
Some Crypto Assets Are Trending Up Amid Today's Drop
Amidst today's market drop, several cryptocurrencies reported gains during the afternoon trading session.
FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection
FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud.
Venezuelan President Announces 'Petro' Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has announced a new cryptocurrency called the "petro."
U.K. Won't Accept Cryptocurrency for Tax Bills, Minister Says
The U.K. government does plan to regulate exchanges and wallet providers, but won't intervene to help such startups get bank accounts.
Is Your Ether Frozen? Parity Launches Support Website In Wake of Exploit
The multisig wallet provider has created a website where uses can check their ethereum addresses to see if their funds were affected by the exploit.
NYU's 'Dean of Valuations' Says Bitcoin Is a Currency, Not an Asset
Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at the NYU's Stern School of Business, has spelled out why he believes bitcoin is a currency, not an asset.
Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.
