Get the scoop on finance - sign up for mobile alerts

Regulators

US Treasury Proposes New Rules Regulating Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Transactions

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the US Treasury Department, has proposed a new set of rules…

December 19, 2020

President Trump Considering Pardon for Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht: Report

In his final days in office, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering whether he should grant clemency to Silk…

December 17, 2020

Bank of France Set to Conduct Eight Experiments to Test Potential of Digital Currency

The Bank of France reveals that it has planned out eight experiments to study the potential applications of a central…

December 14, 2020

Group of US Lawmakers Unite Against Rumored Bitcoin and Crypto Regulations from Treasury Department

A group of US lawmakers are coming together as they seek clarification from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin regarding rumors that…

December 13, 2020

PlanB Says Bitcoin Entering Enormous Bull Year in 2021, Outlines Price Targets and Biggest Risk to BTC

Institutional quantitative investor and creator of the BTC stock-to-flow valuation model PlanB says Bitcoin's unique scarcity is setting up the…

December 13, 2020

Sweden Considering Widescale Transition to Digital Currency: Report

Sweden, the world's most cashless society, is now considering taking a leap into the world of digital currencies. According to…

December 13, 2020

Bitcoin Traders Brace for Potential Regulations Affecting Every Crypto Transaction

Bitcoin continues to trade within a narrow range this weekend as crypto traders ponder a set of new regulations that…

December 12, 2020

After Declaring Ethereum Commodity, Crypto-Friendly Regulator Says He’s Leaving CFTC

A crypto-friendly regulator who had a big impact on the space in a relatively short timespan says he's preparing to…

December 11, 2020

France Preparing to Roll Out Strict Regulations for All Crypto Transactions: Report

France is reportedly preparing to regulate all crypto-to-crypto transactions and roll out stricter know-your-customer (KYC) rules. Citing sources familiar with…

December 9, 2020

Circle CEO Says Stakes Are High for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency As Biden Administration Takes Over

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of digital currency firm Circle, says he believes the incoming Biden administration will be supportive of crypto…

December 8, 2020