The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange Kraken, currently ranked 11th largest globally by daily trade volumes, has denied rumors that it is laying off staff in its unit in Halifax, Canada, Finance Magnates reports September 6.

A New York man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and robbery charges in connection with the theft of $1.8 million worth of ether.

U.S.-based crypto exchange and wallet service Coinbase is looking to create a cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded fund with the help of the Wall Street investment management giant BlackRock, according to a Business Insider report September 6.

The European Union is currently investigating the potential benefits of adopting a set of common rules regarding the distribution and trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with a report calling for stricter disclosure roles set to be considered by EU finance ministers later this week.

The Uzbekistan government is welcoming cryptocurrency exchanges to set up shop within the country.

Seattle-based Bittrex's global trading platform continues to increase its credibility by securing a licensing deal with Cryptofacil, a fintech company facilitating clients in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Just under 50 percent of millennials are interested in using cryptocurrencies as a primary form of payment as opposed to using the U.S. dollar, a new survey by polling firm YouGov found.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified before a Congressional committee Wednesday, September 5 that the company is exploring blockchain technology for potential application.

U.S. stock brokerage EF Hutton is hoping to educate investors interested in, but "Confused" by, cryptocurrencies.

U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will open trading of four more cryptocurrencies for U.K. pound sterling Friday, a blog post confirmed Wednesday, September 5.

Blockchain is enabling a new era of frictionless payments and is disrupting multiple industries across the board-including art.

Circle Internet Financial has announced the hiring of a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official as its chief legal officer.

The Linux Foundation has opened enrollment for its new advanced training course for Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology, according a press release published September 5.

The company behind "One of the world's most secure mobile cryptocurrency wallets" says its platform offers banking-grade features to protect tokens, while ensuring that completing transactions is as simple as "Sending a text."

Cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments has officially launched the ZEN Investment Trust for accredited investors, the company announced Thursday.

The People's Bank of China, China's central bank, is expanding its blockchain technology and digital currency research efforts after several successful tests, according to CNStock.

The Iranian government has recognized cryptocurrency mining as a lawful activity as part of its effort to introduce a national cryptocurrency - a move that saw bitcoin's price briefly spike to record levels on local exchanges.

South Korea's national postal service Korea Post will meet with Goldman Sachs executives to gain "Know-how" about cryptocurrencies, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, September 5.

Bitcoin's double-digit drop has torn down the scaffolding of what had seemed to be a developing long-term bull market just days ago.

IBM's blockchain division is widening its work in the nascent field of "Self-sovereign identity" - technology designed to give individuals greater control over their personal data.

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has denied a rumor that has emerged on social media claiming the firm is shutting down operations at one of its service centers amid a security issue.

On Sept. 7, Coinbase Pro will launch cryptocurrency trading support for its U.K.-based customers.

Convicts on parole in the southern Chinese city of Zhongshan can now find themselves being tracked over a blockchain network.

At the beginning of this year, I wrote a column predicting that companies would find the allure of public blockchains irresistible.

A Queensland-based investment company has come under the Australian Securities Exchange's radar after seeking over $15 million in an initial coin offering for a cryptocurrency exchange.

In late August, the Japanese city of Tsukuba trialed the use of blockchain technology in its voting system.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced it will begin rolling out new order book trading pairs for British pounds on Sept. 7 for traders based in the U.K. David Farmer, general manager of Coinbase Pro, wrote in a blog post on Thursday that the order book exchange will offer trading services for GBP against ethereum, bitcoin cash, ethereum classic and litecoin, in addition to the current sole offering of bitcoin.

Abra, an all-in-one crypto wallet and exchange, has revealed its support for Single Euro Payment Area bank accounts, which will allow those living in the SEPA zone, including 28 EU nations, to make direct transfers from European banks to Abra wallets.

Turkey's Borsa Istanbul Stock Exchange has developed a blockchain-powered customer database, Daily Sabah reported September 6.Founded in 2013, BIST is the result of the merger of the Istanbul Stock Exchange, the Istanbul Gold Exchange, and the Turkish Derivatives Exchange.

Belgium's top financial regulator has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency scams.