The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

Messari, an open-source cryptocurrency-focused version of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database, is launching a disclosure registry for token-issuing projects to publicly share information that might otherwise be difficult to find.

Bitstamp, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is upgrading its tech arsenal in a bid to attract institutional investors.

A group of 10 companies focused on cryptocurrencies and financial services have formed a new group aimed at standardizing a code of conduct for the still-nascent digital asset space.

Crypto payment processor BitPay issued advice on its official blog yesterday, Nov. 26, for users of its open-source Bitcoin wallet Copay, which has reportedly been compromised by malicious code.

Major U.S. stock exchange Nasdaq still intends to launch Bitcoin futures and could do so as soon as Q1 2019, Bloomberg reported Nov. 27.

Coinbase Wallet, provided by major U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, has launched support for Ethereum Classic, according to an official company blog post Nov. 27.

Bitcoin looks set to end the month below a key long-term support level for the first time in three years.

Crypto industry investor Anthony Pompliano says Bitcoin will likely fall to 85 percent below its all-time-highs - around $3,000.

The Copay wallet from U.S.-based bitcoin payments processor BitPay has been compromised by a hacker, the firm says.

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Al Hilal Bank has carried a blockchain-based transaction for an Islamic bond worth $500 million.

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Jay Clayton reiterated the regulator's strict stance on Initial Coin Offering compliance in fresh comments to CNBC Nov. 26.

An established digital asset exchange has announced it is holding a summit in Singapore to explore new opportunities in the marketplace - creating a platform where crypto enthusiasts can detect industry trends and debate what the future holds after a volatile year.

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has renamed its Tether Market to be a combined Stablecoin Market, according to an announcement published Nov. 26.

Vinny Lingham, the CEO of identity management startup Civic, said in an interview with CNBC Nov. 26 that the Bitcoin price will remain range-bound for several months, while it could break down of the $3,000 mark.

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance is launching what it claims to be the country's first "Blockchain Academy," according to an announcement published Nov. 26.The BIBF was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1981 by approval of the Specific Council for Vocational Training.

Despite the nosedive, enigmatic Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has held steadfast.

"Sometimes it is for marketing hype. Sometimes it is just people who are genuinely excited about blockchains and want the thing they are personally excited about and their job to align more with each other, which is a totally legitimate, human thing to want to do."

According to several current and former employees of news organizations sponsored by the blockchain startup, Civil told journalists in its 18 newsrooms around the U.S. that the CVL cryptocurrency - which, when issued, was supposed to comprise part of their pay - would probably end up being worth several times more than the estimated valuations mentioned in meetings and reported in tax forms.

A new report from weekly crypto outlet Diar published Nov. 26 states that trading volumes on major exchanges have dropped substantially.

XRP/USDRipple broke below the support of $0.37185 on Nov. 25, but buying at lower levels helped it recover most of the intraday losses.

Bulgarian Gendarmerie forces and specialized prosecutors have arrested three hackers allegedly involved in stealing $5 million in crypto, Sofia-based newspaper 24 Chasa reports Monday, Nov. 26.

Elevated Returns, a pioneer of Trophy Real estate Tokenization, has recently announced a partnership with Securitize, a compliance platform, and protocol for issuing and managing digital securities on the blockchain.

XRP has now officially held its ranking as the world's second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization for the longest period since 2016.

The company has developed an algorithm for a bias-free, decentralized evaluation of projects so that investors can fund venture projects in science and other areas including initial coin offerings with more confidence.

As described in an earlier Cointelegraph article, Bitcoin ABC is spearheaded by the likes of Roger Ver, renowned BCH advocate, and Jihan Wu, co-founder of Bitmain, an extremely powerful mining outfit.

Crypto mining giant Bitmain is facing a class action lawsuit of $5 million that alleges it mined cryptocurrency for its own benefit on its customers' devices.

An American securities tokens startup has closed a Series A funding round led by Blockchain Capital that raised $12.75 million, according to press release exclusively shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 26.

Security token startup Securitize announced it has raised nearly $13 million in a Series A funding round Monday as part of its mission to digitize traditional securities products on a blockchain.

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a $533 million hack in January, has now reinstated services for all listed cryptos on its platform.

Since raising $6 million in a 2017 initial coin offering, porn startup SpankChain has differentiated itself from the token-sale pack by actually delivering a platform with thousands of users.