Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin

Germany Won't Tax You for Buying a Cup of Coffee With Bitcoin
Unlike the U.S., Germany will regard bitcoin as equivalent to legal tender when used as a means of payment, according to a new government document.

Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors

Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors
Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.

Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk

Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk
In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.

UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments

UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments
Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.

Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token

Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token
The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.

Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments

Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments
A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption

JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption
JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies

CFTC Gives Green Light for Employees to Trade Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has given its staff permission to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

No Blockchain Is an Island

No Blockchain Is an Island
Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.

Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch

Banking Group SBI Delays Crypto Exchange Launch
The launch of Japan's first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures.

Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds
Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering'

US City Plans to Sell Tokenized Bonds in 'Initial Community Offering'
Confronted with big federal funding reductions, Berkeley, California, is turning to crypto token-based funding for services like affordable housing.

Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens

Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens
Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates.

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger

What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger
Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

Bill Gates' 'Nonsense' Crypto Comments Draw Twitter Ire

Bill Gates' 'Nonsense' Crypto Comments Draw Twitter Ire
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates claimed cryptocurrency "has caused deaths in a fairly direct way." The crypto community found that very amusing.

Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto

Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a "comprehensive strategy" around cryptocurrencies.

Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful'

Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful'
A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be "incredibly useful."

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) About 2018's Biggest Token Sale

The Telegram ICO: What We Know (And Don't) About 2018's Biggest Token Sale
Encrypted chat app Telegram hasn't formally announced an initial coin offering, but that isn't stopping a flurry of information about the deal.

StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain

StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain
StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain's executive chairman suggest the idea isn't so far-fetched.

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.

Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals.

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute
A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court. 

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens

A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens
Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Bitcoin Cash Rallies on 38% Rise in Trading Volume

Bitcoin Cash Rallies on 38% Rise in Trading Volume
Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern?

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud

Texas Issues Another Cease-and-Desist over Alleged Crypto Fraud
Texas' securities regulator has ordered yet another cryptocurrency investment firm to halt services over alleged fraud and securities violations.

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K Following Upside Break

Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K Following Upside Break
As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates.

Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank

Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank
Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.

Making Peace with Crypto's Capacity for Evil

Making Peace with Crypto's Capacity for Evil
The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator

E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator
JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin

Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.

Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft

Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft
A hacker who compromised CoinDash's website last year and took 43,500 ether tokens from would-be investors has returned 30,000 of them to the project.

50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing

50 Cent Says He 'Never Owned' Bitcoin in New Court Filing
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has claimed in a bankruptcy filing that he has never owned bitcoin, contrary to reports that he is a "bitcoin millionaire."

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History

Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How and Why A Lightning Payment Just Made History
One of bitcoin's historic moments just got revisited, with a Lightning

'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion

'Satoshi' Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion
Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion.

CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions

CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions
The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.

EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets

EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets
EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.

Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support

Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support
The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.

Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk

Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.

Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS

Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It's Sending Their Data to the IRS
Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.

Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle

Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle
Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.

W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch

W3C Vets Forego ICO for Government-Friendly Blockchain Launch
A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor.

Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance

Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance
Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin Pivot

3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain's Bitcoin Pivot
After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S.

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears

Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears
Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.

BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO

BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.

State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

State Smart Contract Laws? If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow

China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China's government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.

Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches

Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches
In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say.