Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency world is seeing a surge in the issuance of gold-backed tokens, with some of the digital-asset industry’s biggest and most controversial participants joining in on the fresh gold rush.

China dominates the business. Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency could help alter the balance of power.

If cryptocurrency is going to meaningfully disrupt international payments and trade finance, then it must integrate with the international trade process in a relatively frictionless way, says Stasis' Gregory Klumov.

China dominates the business. Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency could help alter the balance of power.

It’s been a bumpy decade for crypto and blockchain, but both are here to stay.

It’s been a bumpy decade for crypto and blockchain, but both are here to stay.

Caitlin Long, member of the Wyoming Blockchain Task Force, explains why the state has enacted 13 blockchain laws and what they mean for fintechs and banks.

The ECB and BaFin say dual roles “could undermine” bank's restructuring efforts; JPM shifts cash into long-term bonds because of capital rules.

To lay the groundwork for future success, retailers need to create a digital currency strategy. Most retailers and online brands are aware they need a digital currency plan but don't know where to start the process, says cryptocurrency lawyer Felix Shipkevich.

Back in early 2013, the website BitcoinTalk.org asked users to select a slogan for the embryonic cryptocurrency. The winner was “Magic Internet Money,” with runners-up “In Crypto We Trust” and “You Asked for Change, We Gave You Coins.”

President Xi wants faster research on blockchain, the technology behind digital currencies; low rates bring best home loan quarter in 14 years.

Banks shouldn't let the legal and regulatory hurdles deter them, attorney Felix Shipkevich says.

A digital currency firm has been accused of recruiting actors to pretend to be Comerica and Mastercard employees, writing a fake prospectus and taking other steps to make it look like the two U.S. companies were its partners in an investment venture.

The German bank is trying to reverse its reputation for “lousy systems;” the Bakkt platform has failed to attract much trading in its first two weeks.

States are just beginning to regulate cryptocurrency as a credit collateral for lenders. More can be done.

States are just beginning to regulate cryptocurrency as a credit collateral for lenders. More can be done.

The company sees increasing consumer demand for cryptocurrency, especially in Asia, and gradual acceptance among financial institutions.

Crypto technology will play a major role in the central bank's real-time payments system.

Bitcoin’s trading range is narrowing as speculators seek positions on the right side of a potential break-out.

Crypto technology will play a major role in the central bank's real-time payments system.