Guns & Crypto: How Bitcoin Is Helping Keep Cody Wilson's Anarchist Dream Alive

Guns & Crypto: How Bitcoin Is Helping Keep Cody Wilson's Anarchist Dream Alive
Bitcoin's recent price gains appear to be translating into increased business for a surprising sector of the economy: guns-and-ammo retailers.

Zk-Starks? New Take on Zcash Tech Could Power Truly Private Blockchains

Zk-Starks? New Take on Zcash Tech Could Power Truly Private Blockchains
While in its earliest stages of development, a new form of cryptography is winning developers for its potential to power truly private blockchains.

Philadelphia Fed Chief: Bitcoin Has Yet to Be Tested

Philadelphia Fed Chief: Bitcoin Has Yet to Be Tested
Patrick Harker of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has said bitcoin has yet to be tested by a real catastrophe.

SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer

SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer
The SEC charged two companies and a businessman with anti-fraud violations after he allegedly launched ICO campaigns backed by nonexistent assets.

IMF's Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies 'May Not Be Wise'

IMF's Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies 'May Not Be Wise'
Cryptocurrencies and their potential for growing use shouldn't be ignored, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde.

US Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks, Rewards for Credit Unions

US Regulator: Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks, Rewards for Credit Unions
The top regulator for US credit unions said in a new report that cryptocurrencies pose both risk and reward for institutions in the industry.

US State Department to Host Blockchain Forum Next Month

US State Department to Host Blockchain Forum Next Month
The US State Department will host a forum on blockchain on October 10, according to a new announcement.

Swiss Finance Regulator Is 'Investigating ICO Procedures'

Swiss Finance Regulator Is 'Investigating ICO Procedures'
Switzerland’s financial regulatory agency is investigating initial coin offerings to determine whether they follow banking and securities laws.

VanEck's Bitcoin Futures ETF Effort Dealt Blow By SEC

VanEck's Bitcoin Futures ETF Effort Dealt Blow By SEC
VanEck's proposed bitcoin futures ETF is in doubt following a call with SEC officials earlier this month, according to a new letter.

Holding Strong? Ether Prices Dip to $280 as Korea Outlaws ICOs

Holding Strong? Ether Prices Dip to $280 as Korea Outlaws ICOs
The price of ether stayed mostly in range on Friday despite news one of the industry's most active markets would outlaw one of its major use cases.

Edward Snowden: Zcash Is 'Most Interesting Bitcoin Alternative'

Edward Snowden: Zcash Is 'Most Interesting Bitcoin Alternative'
Noted whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash is the "most interesting alternative" to bitcoin.

DJ Khaled Is the Latest Celebrity to Promote an ICO

DJ Khaled Is the Latest Celebrity to Promote an ICO
Music producer DJ Khaled has become the latest in a line of celebrities promoting initial coin offerings on social media.

Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Bitcoin Startup

Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Bitcoin Startup
Barbados-based payments startup Bitt has hired Rawdon Adams, the son of an ex-prime minister, as its new CEO.

Japan's Finance Regulator Issues Licenses for 11 Bitcoin Exchanges

Japan's Finance Regulator Issues Licenses for 11 Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued operating licenses to 11 bitcoin exchanges, the regulator announced today.

US Currency Boss Opens Door to Licensed Bitcoin Banks

US Currency Boss Opens Door to Licensed Bitcoin Banks
The acting U.S. Comptroller of Currency made remarks at an event yesterday that supported new cryptocurrency licensing and regulation.

South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban

South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban
South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.

Chilean Banking Regulator Enlists in R3 Blockchain Consortium

Chilean Banking Regulator Enlists in R3 Blockchain Consortium
The Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile, one of its two banking regulators, is partnering with R3 as a regulatory member.

Telecom Giant KDDI Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Telecom Giant KDDI Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Japanese telecom giant KDDI has become the latest major corporation to join the ranks of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Central Banker Reveals Unlikely Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency

Central Banker Reveals Unlikely Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency
A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.

Russia Likely to Ban Bitcoin Payments, Deputy Finance Minister Says

Russia Likely to Ban Bitcoin Payments, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Russia's cryptocurrency bill is expected to be completed by October, according to a senior government official.

The Head of the SEC Is 'Concerned' About ICO Pump-and-Dumps

The Head of the SEC Is 'Concerned' About ICO Pump-and-Dumps
The head of the SEC is afraid of ICO scams.

Wall Street Analyst Rejects Jamie Dimon's Bitcoin 'Fraud' Critique

Wall Street Analyst Rejects Jamie Dimon's Bitcoin 'Fraud' Critique
An senior analyst for Macquarie Group has pushed back against some of the criticism against bitcoin coming from Wall Street.

Bull Trap? Bitcoin Prices Struggle to Build Momentum Above Moving Average

Bull Trap? Bitcoin Prices Struggle to Build Momentum Above Moving Average
The price of bitcoin is still holding strong above $4,000, but a failure to move above a key indicator could temper bullish sentiment.

Former Virtu Trader Plans Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange

Former Virtu Trader Plans Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange
A former trader at the high frequency trading (HFT) firm Virtu Financial is launching a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange.

Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval

Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval
A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.

Canada's Biggest Bank Tests Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments

Canada's Biggest Bank Tests Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the largest bank in the country, is trialling blockchain technology for fund transfers to and from the U.S.

Australia's Securities Regulator Issues Formal Guidance For ICOs

Australia's Securities Regulator Issues Formal Guidance For ICOs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued regulatory guidance for businesses considering launching an initial coin offering.

Zcash's Wild Ride: Prices Spike to $400, Fall to $300, But What's Next?

Zcash's Wild Ride: Prices Spike to $400, Fall to $300, But What's Next?
The price of zcash has seen extreme ups and downs of late – driven by rumors the cryptocurrency could soon see a bost in volumes.

Trump White House Doubles Down on US Commitment to Blockchain

Trump White House Doubles Down on US Commitment to Blockchain
A conference in Washington this week saw officials from the U.S. government reaffirm their commitment to investigating possible blockchain use cases.

Crypto Hedge Fund Costs? Invest $100k and Here's How Much You'd Pay

Crypto Hedge Fund Costs? Invest $100k and Here's How Much You'd Pay
CoinDesk takes a look at cryptocurrency hedge funds, exploring how their terms and conditions might impact your capital.

Nasdaq Teams with SEB for Blockchain Mutual Fund Trading Trial

Nasdaq Teams with SEB for Blockchain Mutual Fund Trading Trial
The Nasdaq stock exchange and Sweden's SEB bank will work together on trial of a blockchain platform for mutual fund trading.

Accenture Awarded Patent for 'Editable Blockchain' Tech

Accenture Awarded Patent for 'Editable Blockchain' Tech
Professional services firm Accenture has been awarded a patent tied to its work on an "editable blockchain."

ICO First: Farm Collective Wins Clearinghouse Support for Token Sale

ICO First: Farm Collective Wins Clearinghouse Support for Token Sale
The first initial coin offering in Russia sanctioned by a traditional clearing house is underway, a step toward legitimization of blockchain tokens.

Morgan Stanley CEO: Bitcoin Is 'More Than Just A Fad'

Morgan Stanley CEO: Bitcoin Is 'More Than Just A Fad'
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman thinks that bitcoin is more than a "fad", according to new statements.

Ether Prices Climb Above $300 to Break Two-Week Lull

Ether Prices Climb Above $300 to Break Two-Week Lull
Ether prices have climbed back above the $300 level for the first time in more than two weeks. 

Staking Sidechains? New Paper Proposes Twist on Bitcoin Tech

Staking Sidechains? New Paper Proposes Twist on Bitcoin Tech
A new proposal considers how bitcoin sidechains might be secured using a system similar to those being discussed in experimental proof-of-stake models.

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Sets Deadline for Yuan Withdrawals

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Sets Deadline for Yuan Withdrawals
Bitcoin exchange BTCC has released new details on how it will end yuan trading following a crackdown by the Chinese government.

US Government Awards $750k in New Blockchain Startup Grant

US Government Awards $750k in New Blockchain Startup Grant
A blockchain startup from Virginia has received additional funding from the US Department of Homeland Security for ID and online access solutions.

'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort: Jamie Dimon is Right About Bitcoin

'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort: Jamie Dimon is Right About Bitcoin
The infamous Jordan Belfort, better known as 'The Wolf of Wall Street', thinks JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon is right about bitcoin.

Macau Finance Regulator Bars Banks from ICO Market

Macau Finance Regulator Bars Banks from ICO Market
Macau's financial regulator has ordered all banks and payment services in the region to not provide services for initial coin offerings.

Forecaster Gerald Celente: Banks Are Afraid of Bitcoin

Forecaster Gerald Celente: Banks Are Afraid of Bitcoin
A prominent financial journal publisher believes he knows why banks are speaking out on bitcoin. Simply put: they're afraid.

DASHed Hopes? Bullish Setup Fails as Price Looks Heavy

DASHed Hopes? Bullish Setup Fails as Price Looks Heavy
With a possible boost thwarted, the dash charts suggest the price could be headed lower.

It's Political: Why China Hates Bitcoin and Loves the Blockchain

It's Political: Why China Hates Bitcoin and Loves the Blockchain
CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey explains China’s recent moves against bitcoin exchanges and ICOs in a wider geopolitical context.

Back Above $4,000: Bitcoin Price Eyes Next Major Upside Hurdle

Back Above $4,000: Bitcoin Price Eyes Next Major Upside Hurdle
The bitcoin price is inching higher on the day. But with $4,000 breached, $4,123 may be the next number traders want to watch.

Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target

Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target
Social media platform Kik closed its initial coin offering yesterday with a total of $98 million raised – falling short of its funding target.

Regulated ICOs Arrive: Overstock to Open Exchange for Legal Token Trading

Regulated ICOs Arrive: Overstock to Open Exchange for Legal Token Trading
U.S. retail giant Overstock is making history today with the launch of the first regulated platform for the exchange of tokens classed as securities.

Reports: Showtime Websites Used to Secretly Mine Cryptocurrency

Reports: Showtime Websites Used to Secretly Mine Cryptocurrency
TV network Showtime has reportedly removed code from two of its websites that secretly used visitors' computing power to mine monero.

Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin

Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin
A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.

First Cash, Now Gold? Another Bitcoin Hard Fork Is on the Way

First Cash, Now Gold? Another Bitcoin Hard Fork Is on the Way
A plan to hard fork the bitcoin blockchain, and change its mining algorithm, is emerging. Still in its early stages, what does the new coin offer?

Watch: Jesse Ventura Moderates Colorado Governor Candidates in Colorful Bitcoin Debate

Watch: Jesse Ventura Moderates Colorado Governor Candidates in Colorful Bitcoin Debate
Two candidates for next year's Colorado governor race debated cryptocurrencies over the weekend.