Exchanges
Nasdaq CEO: Exchange Is Staying Away from ICOs
Nasdaq's CEO says the exchange operator has no intention to work with initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin: Coinbase Enables 'Instant' Purchases for US Buyers
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that purchases of bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin will now be instant – for some customers.
Russia's Central Bank Backs Move to Block Bitcoin Websites
An official from Russia's central bank has said his institution will back efforts to block access to websites selling cryptocurrencies in the country.
Overstock's Regulated Token Exchange Will Launch with Own ICO
Retail giant Overstock.com is to launch its new regulated token exchange with its own initial coin offering (ICO), according to a news report.
Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.
Is Ripple's Rally Over? XRP Price Runs Into Roadblock
After seeing a strong rally yesterday, the price of Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency is showing signs buyer demand may be tapped.
BlackRock Exec: No Point in Bitcoin ETF
A senior official at asset management giant BlackRock said this week that he doesn't see the case for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
China State News Calls for 'Iron Fist' Regulation of Bitcoin Exchanges
China's Xinhua News Agency has defended regulators' recent decision to outlaw token sales and the exchange closures that followed.
CFTC Investigating Ether Crash on Coinbase Exchange
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly making enquiries into the June "flash crash" on Coinbase's GDAX trading platform.
Report: Goldman Sachs Considering Bitcoin Services for Clients
Goldman Sachs is said to be in the early stages of planning a possible cryptocurrency trading operation, according to the Wall Street Journal.
