The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

Big Four audit firm Ernst & Young released its "Third Report of the Monitor" in the creditor protection proceedings of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX on March 1.

Saudi automated teller machine provider Alhamrani Universal has collaborated with blockchain identity platform ShoCard to develop a blockchain-based biometric ATM, according to a press release published on Feb. 27.

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is offering a reward for testing the company's new decentralized trading platform Binance DEX. The news was announced by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in a tweet on Feb. 28.

Aside from $400,000 worth of bitcoin that was accidentally sent to the cold wallets in early February, they are empty, meaning $100 million of the cryptocurrency is still missing.

An ongoing securities lawsuit against payment startup Ripple will stay in federal court, per a recent ruling.

As long as the price remains above both of the moving averages, the probability of a gradual rise to $4,255 will be high.

Blockchain companies in Malta are reportedly struggling with opening bank accounts, local news outlet the Times of Malta reported on Mar. 1.

A bill in the state legislature of the United States state of Rhode Island would exclude "Blockchain tokens" from state securities laws.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is hoping to boost the number of people testing its upcoming decentralized exchange platform by giving away $100,000 in tokens.

The International Monetary Fund has said that the Malta Financial Services Authority has critical gaps in its supervision for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, and is recommending "Urgent action." The news was reported by local news outlet the Times of Malta on Feb. 28.A Financial System Stability Assessment Report was purportedly issued by the IMF on Thursday, Feb. 28, and represents an assessment of Malta's financial system, the quality of the regulatory and supervisory framework, as well as the country's ability to cope with financial crises.

A judge has ruled that an ongoing class action lawsuit against Ripple must remain in federal court, potentially giving the payments firm a slight advantage going forward.

The Financial Action Task Force, an intergovernmental organization that develops policies against money laundering, has published preliminary guidelines for cryptocurrencies on its website on Thursday, Feb. 28.The FATF held a meeting on preliminary crypto requirements on Feb. 22.

Bitcoin has ended a six-month streak of losses, closing February up 11 percent.

Chinese investment firm GSR Capital and Singaporean private equity firm Makara Capital will co-lead an investment of up to $100 million in tZERO, according to a press release on March 1.

The battle cry #DeleteCoinbase is resounding across crypto Twitter as bitcoin users close their exchange accounts to protest a controversial acquisition by the exchange.

The research arm of top crypto exchange Binance has published an analysis of JPMorgan Chase's newly announced stablecoin, arguing that the digital coin brings "Minimal direct competition" to Ripple's XRP token in the near term.

Developers in the ethereum community are seeking a new specialist to help coordinate major software upgrades.

Blockchain startup Digitex Futures is ready to launch its commission-free futures exchange.

Seven global oil and gas firms, including American industry giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, have partnered to form a blockchain consortium, according to a press release on Feb. 26.The so-called Oil & Gas Blockchain Consortium, residing under the Offshore Operators Committee, intends to conduct proofs of concept in order to explore and apply the benefits of blockchain, as well as contribute to global adoption of the tech.

The Malaysian state of Penang is considering the use of blockchain technology in food and agricultural products supply chains, local English-language newspaper The Star reports on March 1.According to the country's Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries, Sim Tze Tzin, cited by the newspaper, the technology can be used for various applications in the industry.

New improvements to an existing code repository are set to make it easier for developers to build their own features into bitcoin's lightning network, the in-progress tech layer many see as the cryptocurrency's best hope for its use in payments.

Former CEO of now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, was denied his motion to stay the United States lawsuit against him in light of rehabilitation proceedings in Japan, fintech news agency FinanceFeeds reported on March 1.

A long-awaited capital infusion for Overstock and its tZERO security token platform has been delayed again - and significantly downsized.

Swedish digital marketing company Tradedoubler has launched a blockchain-based platform to connect publishers with advertisers, according to a press release published on Feb. 27.The digital ad network, which will serve as a decentralized data storage, enables automated and more transparent interactions between advertisers and publishers, or websites looking to host ads.

Blockchain finance company Circle will use digital financial services company Nice Actimize's market monitoring tools to fight manipulation, a press release confirmed on Feb. 27.Nice Actimize, which forms a branch of Israeli enterprise software giant Nice Ltd., offers professional client tools in the areas of financial crime, risk and compliance.

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Rhode Island are seeking to exempt blockchain tokens from securities laws for some use cases.

Swiss cryptocurrency industry organization the Crypto Valley Association is investigating allegations of foul play by one of its members after the platform closed down last month, CVA officials confirmed in a statement on Feb. 28.

Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, has been refused a motion to stay a U.S. court case brought by former investors.

The United States Federal Reserve is considering the inclusion of this year's Bitcoin market collapse as one of the "Salient risks" to be taken into account for its supervisory stress tests.

View Bitcoin's retreat from highs near $3,900 seen yesterday has poured cold water over the bull mood generated by Wednesday's quick recovery from lows near $3,650.