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Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
The South Korea now bans domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from allowing users to make transactions through anonymous accounts.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
What did ICOs get right in 2018 What went wrong Attorney and entrepreneur Christine Duhaime unpacks a chaotic year.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Either the investor base diversifies during this price correction or bitcoin will crash very hard, former Pimco chief predicts.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Think DAOs and tokens are just a joke This lawyer believes they may be coming to bring an open-source ethos to your business model.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
The top securities regulator in Massachusetts raised concerns on the bitcoin bubble and called the bitcoin market entirely speculation.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
New data from Google suggests internet users searched for information on bitcoin at a rate that outpaced some of the top news stories this year.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
The Singapore court dismisses B2C2's application for summary judgment for B2C2's lawsuit against Singapore cryptocurrency exchange Quoine.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Competing technologies Not so much argues Symbiont executive Caitlin Long who believes the best of both bitcoin and blockchain will prevail in 2018.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Cryptocurrency exchange service Poloniex is taking steps to ramp up the information it gathers on customers.n

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Ripple's token XRP nearly doubled within one week, becoming now the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Bitcoin's price started the year off by crossing $1,000, culminating with a run that brought it close to $20,000.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
The India government doubled down its skepticism over cryptocurrencies, calling them like Ponzi Schemes.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Blockchains may be transformative for society, but if that's the case, we should ask what society will remain, regulator Cab Morris argues.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Blockchain in healthcare might not be sexy, but it's moving forward according to one of the sector's leading female CEOs.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
This may have been the first real consumer transaction using the Lightning network.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
To short or to long Is bitcoin in a bubble We summarized the various views from prominent figures in the finance world and the academia.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Putting real-world assets on a blockchain may be a promise worth pursuing, but field reports suggest it's an idea still just out of reach.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Crypto assets may have become an asset class in 2017, but that doesn't mean there's work yet to be done to bring the technology to main street.

Via Coindesk – 5:15 pm December 30, 2017
Ether's price began 2017 below $10, shooting to as high as $800 earlier this month.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
The price of the digital token underlying Augur's ethereum-based prediction market has risen sharply in the past day, market data shows.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
The team behind Radar Relay, a decentralized token exchange built on top of the 0x protocol, has raised $3 million in venture funding.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Bitcoin's price has dipped below $18,000, marking a decline of more than $1,300 since the start of the day's trading.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Coinbase launched bitcoin cash exchange trading Tuesday, but operations were anything but smooth. The feature was abruptly pulled after going live.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Not many tokens are taking steps to clarify how they're handling their own funds. Storj, however, did just that with a surprise announcement Tuesday.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
The startup released an open-source compiler that translates between Ivy, Chain's high-level smart contract language, and low-level Bitcoin Script.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017 Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
How did the pundits fare in 2017 Author Don Tapscott reviews his own predictions, taking stock of where he went wrong and where he was on the money.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has become the latest financial watchdog to issue a warning on the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Banking giant Morgan Stanley has estimated thathedge funds invested $2 billion in cryptocurrencies this year.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Exchange startup Coinbase is taking steps to ensure its policies were followed over allegations employees may be trading on preferential information.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
How low can bitcoin go A look at the charts suggest a bearish price reversal could extend through the weekend.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
The creator of litecoin is no longer an investor in the cryptocurrency, according to a post he authored on Reddit Wednesday.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Bitcoin cash is resurgent today, despite some controversy over the cryptocurrency's listing on the Coinbase exchange.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC for a proposed rule change that would allow for the listing of two exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin futures.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
Ron Paul said today that he believes the U.S. government's monetary policies have fueled the rise in the price of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
GDAX, the digital asset exchange run by Coinbase, has resumed trading of bitcoin cash hours after its initial and tumultuous effort.

Via Coindesk – 2:05 am December 21, 2017
GMO Internet, a publicly listed IT firm in Japan, has officially launched its cryptocurrency mining operation.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
South Korea's spy agency beileves a recent run of hacking attacks on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges is linked to North Korea.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The price of litecoin is up from a recent low, but Monday's chart analysis suggests it's facing a key crossroads in a bid to push much higher.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
France's finance minister is planning to push for a discussion on bitcoin regulation at a G-20 summit next spring.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The top derivatives regulator in the U.S. has created a new information portal for cryptocurrencies, a move that came just days ahead of a major bitcoin futures launch.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Today saw the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency rise above $600 billion for the first time.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
One of the crypto industry's most anticipated token sales, that for Overstock subsidiary tZERO, has yet to launch as originally planned.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Investor Bill Miller said last week that his MVP1 hedge fund has half of its investments in bitcoin.nn

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The chief economist for Dutch banking giant ING believes bitcoin will likely wind up as a niche financial product, according to a new report.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The director of Denmark's central bank has given a warning on bitcoin, describing it as dangerous and unregulated.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
On the eve of an ambitious plan to raise millions in an ICO, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne discusses how the sale fits into his blockchain plans.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has reportedly said it does not recognize bitcoin, and that financial institutions may not trade the cryptocurrency.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Financial gains may be attracting new entrants, but that's all the more reason to increase the emphasis on blockchain as a means for change.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Bitcoin prices are feeling the pull of gravity today, amid solid gains across many alternative cryptocurrencies.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Bitcoin cash is surging, setting new all-time highs at a time when bitcoin's growth is slowing amid competition for gains.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The Baltic nation of Estoniahas revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed estcoin.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
A South Korean bitcoin exchange is moving to declare bankruptcy following what it said was a debilitating cyber attack.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Nobel prize winning economist Robert Shiller believes there's no clear way to put a price on bitcoin, according to recent statements.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC has suspended trading of a publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm.

Via Coindesk – 7:05 pm December 19, 2017
Overstock.com's blockchain subsidiary tZERO has already attracted millions in committed funds for its forthcoming token, just a day after opening.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
The CFTC has published a proposed interpretation of how it will deem that a cryptocurrency has been delivered from a buyer to a seller.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
The world's largest oil pipeline reportedly had some of its computer systems affected by cryptocurrency mining malware.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
After critical feedback from the ethereum community, Parity Technologies will not follow-up on any of its proposals for restoring frozen ether funds.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
The Financial Oversight Stability Council acknowledged that virtual currencies are becoming more common, but have a limited impact on the economy.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
An initial coin offering ICO promoted by boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., is at the center of a newly filed class-action complaint.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
Not for easily swayed, vlogger Mike in Space narrates a tour through the world of bitcoin memes and mixed messages of 2017.

Via Coindesk – 5:45 pm December 16, 2017
This is not the kind of technology where you move fast and break things. Financial market infrastructure is too big to bet on a buzzword.

Via Coindesk – 4:15 pm December 15, 2017
A look at bitcoin's value across various crypto trading pairs suggests a substantial push higher might not be likely in the short term.

Via Coindesk – 4:15 pm December 15, 2017
Financial data firm Bloomberg has added three new cryptocurrencies to its Terminal service.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Soon after an all-time-high above $17,630 on the CoinDesk's price index, bitcoin prices are starting to look towards sub-$16,000 levels.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency is scaling new heights today, but the rally looks overbought, according to price chart analysis.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
The paper that's meant to provide the rules for computers running ethereum's software is out of date, and agreeing an update may not be so easy.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
In a newly released patent application, Intel describes how it could run genetic sequencing operations on a blockchain.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Kik founder Ted Livingston announced on Wednesday that his company was moving its Kin token app from ethereum to Stellar.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
According to the survey by LendEDU, almost three-quarters of bitcoin investors in the U.S. plan to increase the size of their holdings next year.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Having successfully defended $16,000 earlier this week, bitcoin regained bid tone today and clocked a fresh record high above $17,800.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.

Via Coindesk – 2:35 pm December 15, 2017
The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro.

Via Coindesk – 9:31 am December 14, 2017
Retail giants Walmart and JD.com are among several companies backing a new blockchain effort in China focused on food safety and traceability.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
Ethereum's biggest success story isn't showcasing the full benefits of the platform, at least that's what its critics allege.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
2017 was another bad year in bitcoin in the eyes of long-time industry observer Jim Harper, but he sees a silver lining at the end of the story.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
While we're still a long way from mass adoption, this is a moment of global awareness and dialogue that is opening up a wide array of possibilities.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
Linking local microgrids to wholesale markets will enable consumers to buy and sell surplus energy from neighbors or faraway strangers, the firms say.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
Japanese internet giant GMO revealed yesterday that it soon allow staff to receive some of their salary in bitcoin.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
The partners say the blockchain technology speeds up data delivery from the index provider, removes the need for manual intervention and lowers risk.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
The price of ether, ethereum's native token, hit a new all-time high of $686 today, and the price chart analysis suggests the rally could continue.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
David Marcus, vice president of messaging products at Facebook and ex-PayPal president, has joined the board of directors at Coinbase.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
Bitcoin may be at all-time highs, but it's also at a potentially key crossroads for its price, chart data shows.

Via Coindesk – 5:00 am December 14, 2017
New provisions in the upcoming tax reform bill could have several significant repercussions on crypto holders this tax season.