Cryptocurrency
Defining Cryptocurrency Is the Best Way to Kill It
We should stop trying to classify cryptocurrency as a beast from another planet. Rather, we just need to accept it as the future of money.
US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site
U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.
Chase Bank Settles Suit Over 'Sky-High' Credit Card Charges for Crypto Purchases
The bank had allegedly charged the plaintiff over $160 in fees and interest for regularly purchasing cryptocurrencies with his credit card.
Crypto Scams Pose More Risk Than Payments Fraud, Report Suggests
Cryptocurrency scams in 2019 were more risky for U.S. residents than fraud involving romance or payments, says the Better Business Bureau.
Here's Another, Surprising Reason Why Crypto Prices Fell – Derivatives
The traditional markets' recent sell-off drove cryptocurrency prices down, but the way it did so was more complicated than even many of the most sophisticated players in crypto were able to grasp.
Bernie Sanders: Our Campaign Is About People, Not Tech
Bernie Sanders has never been closer to delivering a “revolution” in American life. How will he address personal privacy, cryptocurrencies and big tech?
Chinese Crypto and Blockchain Firms Grapple With Coronavirus Outbreak
The outbreak has complicated tech upgrades, product development, logistics and business travel at crypto exchanges and other blockchain firms in China.
ICE's New Intel Program Used in Every Homeland Security Crypto Investigation
ICE’s recently revealed “Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program” is deployed in all crypto-facing Homeland Security investigations, says the agent whose unit built the tool.
Ether Futures Volume on FTX Hit Record Highs
Antigua-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX saw record volumes in ether futures on Wednesday amid a sell-off in the cryptocurrency’s price.
Over $190M in Bitcoin Liquidated on BitMEX Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off
The crypto markets were shaken Wednesday amid a flurry of selling that saw more than $190 million worth of longs and shorts liquidated on BitMEX.
