The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

Representatives in the United States House of Representatives have reintroduced the Token Taxonomy Act, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on April 9.

The Autorité des marchés financiers has warned the public about a firm offering training courses and software for trading cryptocurrency and investing in forex markets, according to an announcement published on April 9.The AMF - the stock market regulator in France - has issued a warning regarding the operation of Kuvera LLC(1)/Kuvera France, which allegedly promotes trading on "Highly speculative products" and targets young people.

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill, HB 4102, on April 9 that would include cryptocurrencies in criminal codes regarding illegal actions for financial gain.

TrustToken has published the results of an audit of its stablecoin TrueUSD in a blog post on April 8.

The number of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain ledger has surpassed 400 million with block 570,761.

Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick has issued an active Bitcoin and Ethereum-based tracker along with digital finance firm Bitcoin Suisse, the firm announced on April 9.

Lawmakers are making a fresh attempt to give cryptocurrencies a clearer legal standing in the U.S. U.S. Representative Warren Davidson reintroduced the Token Taxonomy Act on Tuesday, saying in a statement that the bill, if approved by Congress and signed into law, would "Send a powerful message" to innovators that "The U.S. is the best destination for blockchain technology."

Major open-source browser Mozilla Firefox has launched new protections against crypto mining malware in its new browser versions, according to a blog post published on April 9.

Most tax and finance executives do not consider adopting blockchain technology, according to a recent survey conducted by Big Four auditing firm KPMG. The results of the poll were shared with Cointelegraph on Tuesday, April 9.

Year-to-date, the price of Bitcoin is up 40% against the United States dollar, and other major cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Litecoin have also demonstrated strong gains in the past four months.

Coinbase-backed security token startup Securitize has launched a referral network of sorts to help companies issue and manage digital securities.

A platform that says it offers an intelligent and faster way of trading cryptocurrencies has announced a collaboration with Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world.

Bitfinex has removed its $10,000 minimum equity requirement to start trading on the cryptocurrency exchange, enabling a broader range of investors to participate.

The United States subsidiary of major European crypto exchange Bitstamp has been granted a virtual currency license from New York state's financial regulator, according to an official press release from the New York Department of Financial Services on April 9.

The Gibraltar Stock Exchange is launching listings of blockchain-powered securities on its practical listing venue GSX Global Market, the firm announced on April 9.

Blockchain security firm and wallet service BitGo has provided a newly launched digital asset trading platform, LGO Markets, with its custody and multi-signature wallets, according to a press release published Tuesday, April 9.

Within the last few years, initial coin offerings have played a major role in the startup field.

Bitstamp, one of Europe's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is looking to expand its U.S. operations, having just been issued New York's latest virtual currency license.

Only 2% of Russians have invested in Bitcoin so far, according to a new survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center published on April 9.

A 22-year-old bitcoin seller from the U.S. has been ordered to hand over $823,357 gained illegally via an unlicensed money transmission business.

San Francisco-based cryptocurrency lending firm Dharma Labs announced that it has launched its service to the public in a Medium post published on April 8.

Next Big Thing AG, a German Internet-of-Things and blockchain company builder, has secured 12 million euros in a new funding round, according to a press release on April 8.

China's central planning agency announced plans to ban Bitcoin mining and is currently soliciting comments before it makes its final determination.

The Gibraltar Stock Exchange is now allowing financial firms to list blockchain-based securities on its GSX Global Market platform.

Tuesday, April 9 - As major cryptocurrencies are trading sideways, Bitcoin is holding above the $5,200 mark despite a minor decline in price.

A fintech company says it has reached several milestones that help crypto enthusiasts capitalize on the current bull market, as it complements its crypto lending service with wallets, blockchain integration and crypto-fiat conversions.

The European Union has officially launched the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications - with IBM, Accenture and Deutsche Telekom among the 100-plus members to have signed the association's charter at a ceremony at the European Commission in Brussels on April 4.

LGO Markets, a new bitcoin exchange for institutional traders, has revealed more details about its unorthodox approach to custody, including a forthcoming optional hardware wallet.

Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum and IOHK, the company behind Cardano, has criticized Ethereum and EOS's approach to development.

Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange based out of Hong Kong, announced that it had removed the minimum equity for its users in a Medium post published on April 9.