The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

The lawyer for Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, has said that a district court in Cyprus has withdrawn their lawsuit on charges "Of fraud, money laundering and other crimes." This development was reported by state-operated Russian news agency RIA Novosti Nov. 27.

The world's second largest stock exchange Nasdaq and U.S. investment firm VanEck have announced a partnership to jointly launch a set of "Transparent, regulated and surveilled" digital assets products.

Malaysia will enact regulations for cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings in Q1 2019, local English-language news media outlet The Star reported Nov. 28.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's fintech innovation hub LabCFTC has issued a Primer on Smart Contracts, according to an official announcement Nov. 27.

The South Korean government is considering using blockchain technology for an electronic voting system, business technology news website ZDNet reports Nov. 28.

Birks Group, one of the oldest luxury jewelry retailers in Canada, is now accepting bitcoin payments at some stores.

C0ban is based on the concept of combining blockchain and video advertisement.

U.S. forex exchange settlement giant CLS' blockchain payment netting service has gone live today, Nov. 28.

CLS, the bank-owned currency trading utility, and IBM have gone live with their blockchain-based payment netting service after more than two years in development.

Coinbase launches its over-the-counter trading desk for its institutional Prime customers today, with plans to integrate delayed settlement and Coinbase Custody.

The second-largest stock exchange in the world is partnering with investment management firm VanEck to bring a host of new cryptocurrency financial products to market.

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton is reluctant to add digital currency ETFs, including Bitcoin ETFs, over fears of market manipulation, centralization, and custody security.

Blockshow Asia 2018, dubbed "The largest blockchain technology roadshow" by tech news website Venturebeat, started in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 28.Blockshow Asia, powered by Cointelegraph, is returning to Singapore for the second time bringing together over 3,000 blockchain enthusiasts from over 50 countries.

The World Trade Organization released a report on blockchain technology's effect on international trade today, Nov. 27.

Cryptocurrency data and research company Messari is launching a disclosures registry for basic cryptoasset information, according to a press release published Nov. 27.Messari is a New York-based startup, which provides insights, markets data, and research tools in the crypto industry for investors, regulators, and the general public.

Because of the hard-to-trace nature of cryptocurrency, fraudsters have been able to slip away with hundreds of millions of investor funds.

On stage at the Consensus Invest event in New York, Sprecher was accompanied by his wife and the CEO of cryptocurrency platform Bakkt, Kelly Loeffler.

European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp will integrate a new platform to improve compliance and customer protection, according to a press release published Nov. 27.Bitstamp has formed a partnership with British market surveillance firm Irisium Ltd. in an effort to improve the safety and reliability of its marketplace.

Tuesday, Nov. 24: Bitcoin has failed to hold $4,000 support that it challenged yesterday, while most major cryptocurrencies by market cap have seen losses over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

Jay Clayton, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said Tuesday that he doesn't see a pathway to a cryptocurrency ETF approval until concerns over market manipulation are addressed.

Popular stablecoin Tether has announced 1:1 redemptions of USDT to fiat, while affiliated crypto exchange Bitfinex added two new Tether-fiat trading pairs, according to announcements from both firms Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian said Tuesday that he believes cryptocurrencies will become more "Widespread" but as part of a broader ecosystem.

Professional traders-focused Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange has recently acquired a "Business license" in Liechtenstein, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 27.

Ten financial and tech firms have established an Association for Digital Asset Markets to create a "Code of conduct" for the cryptocurrency sector.

Major Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced it was delisting a second swathe of trading pairs due to "Weak liquidity" in a blog post Nov. 27.

"This update allows the immediate withdrawal of Tether to fiat, with the ability to acquire coming soon."

"We're kind of agnostic on price."

A company that enables visitors to buy Bitcoin using more than 300 payment methods has reported growth in the number of transactions being completed using US dollars - and says it is determined to dismantle the issues people have in earning and transferring their money freely.

U.S. stock exchange operator Nasdaq is reportedly sticking with plans to launch bitcoin futures contracts early next year.

Blockchain startup Harbor has officially launched its security token compliance platform and is moving to offer digitized shares in a high-rise building located in in South Carolina.