Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan ‘Petro’ Cryptocurrency Could Violate Sanctions, Warns US Treasury

January 17, 2018 12:32 AMVenezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, which may be launched on the Ethereum network, could present a “legal risk” for American investors.On Tuesday,...

South Korean Government Leaves Crypto Trading Ban On Table

South Korea’s government announced that it may still go on to ban the trading of cryptocurrencies on exchanges, following apparently conflicting reports on the...

Market Manipulation 101: Bitcoin Futures

This week, the Gemini auction price could get a little out of hand. Here’s one possible scenario for the settlement of the first bitcoin...

Cryptocurrency Regulation Essential For New Economic Order, Says France’s Le Marie

January 16, 2018 12:48 AMThe French Minister of Finance has called upon a former French central banker to make sense of cryptocurrency regulation.The French...

Metropolitan Bank Halts Cryptocurrency-Related International Fiat Transfers

Cryptocurrency exchanges must seek other options for short-term cross-border liquidity in light of an international wire transfer freeze.It was announced on January 14, 2017...

Raising The Standard: Blockchain Mass Adoption in 2018

Although some believe that developing common standards for blockchain technology could hamper its growth and stifle its spirit, it is the creation of such...

Frozen Cryptocurrency Exchange Vircurex Named In Class Action

The troubled exchange is being sued for allegedly making deceptive statements and false promises, attempting to skirt legal liability, and planning to leave customers...

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Talks Cryptocurrency

The Financial Stability Oversight Council recently created a working group to examine cryptocurrency. However, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin appears unperturbed by any financial threat...

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Block Rises 8% After Q1 Earnings Beat Despite Bitcoin Loss

Block posted a surprise 25.68% earnings beat, with Q1 EPS of 85 cents surpassing estimates of 68 cents.The company...

Coinbase Posts Loss as Crypto Markets Weaken

Coinbase reported a Q1 2026 loss of $1.49 per share, missing analyst expectations for a $0.27 profit.Total revenue of...

Treasury Demands Binance Compliance Amid $1B Iran Flow Reports

The US Treasury Department privately demanded Binance comply with a monitoring program tied to its 2023 settlement, following reports...