cryptocurrency

Hackers return US$260 million to cryptocurrency platform after massive theft

Hackers return US$260 million to cryptocurrency platform after massive theft

Claim it was 'always the plan'.
Tom Wilson, Tom Westbrook and Alun John Aug 12 2021 7:01AM Security
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to settle US SEC charges

Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex to settle US SEC charges

Agrees to pay roughly $14.2 million.
Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss Aug 10 2021 10:12AM Financial Services
US SEC Chair Gensler calls for help rein in cryptocurrency 'Wild West'

US SEC Chair Gensler calls for help rein in cryptocurrency 'Wild West'

'Riddled with fraud and investor risk'.
Katanga Johnson Aug 4 2021 6:47AM Financial Services
Crypto exchange Binance to wind down derivatives in Europe

Crypto exchange Binance to wind down derivatives in Europe

As scrutiny mounts.
Tom Wilson Aug 2 2021 11:59AM Financial Services
IMF sees "critical role" as world transitions to digital money

IMF sees "critical role" as world transitions to digital money

Says it needs to ramp up resources to meet challenges.
Staff Writer Jul 30 2021 6:55AM Software
British police seize record $545m haul of cryptocurrency

British police seize record $545m haul of cryptocurrency

As part of money laundering investigation.
Digital Nation Staff Jul 14 2021 10:54AM Financial Services
Square plans to make hardware wallet for bitcoin

Square plans to make hardware wallet for bitcoin

As US senator flags growing risks.
Staff Writer Jul 9 2021 12:55PM Financial Services
Visa says spending on cryptocurrency-linked cards topped US$1 billion

Visa says spending on cryptocurrency-linked cards topped US$1 billion

In first half of this year.
Staff Writer Jul 8 2021 6:28AM Financial Services
Iran seizes 7000 cryptocurrency computer miners

Iran seizes 7000 cryptocurrency computer miners

Largest haul to date.
Staff Writer Jun 23 2021 6:48AM Hardware
China's cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Sichuan

China's cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Sichuan

Orders shutdown of major projects.
Samuel Shen and Alun John Jun 21 2021 6:36AM Financial Services
World Wide Web source code up for auction as NFT

World Wide Web source code up for auction as NFT

'Feels right', says Tim Berners-Lee.
Guy Faulconbridge Jun 16 2021 6:16AM Software
US tax chief asks Congress for authority to collect cryptocurrency transfer data

US tax chief asks Congress for authority to collect cryptocurrency transfer data

On transfers over US$10,000.
David Lawder Jun 9 2021 6:04AM Financial Services
US regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies

US regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies

As the Federal Reserve looks to explore its own digital currency.
Howard Schneider and David Lawder May 21 2021 1:09PM Financial Services
Fintech inquiry ramps up its ambitions for Australia

Fintech inquiry ramps up its ambitions for Australia

Will focus on barrier removal.
Kate Weber May 19 2021 3:49PM Financial Services
Musk decries bitcoin's 'insane' energy use after Tesla payment U-turn

Musk decries bitcoin's 'insane' energy use after Tesla payment U-turn

Doubles down on sudden rejection.
Hyunjoo Jin and Subrat Patnaik May 14 2021 6:47AM Financial Services
Tesla's Musk reverses course on taking bitcoin

Tesla's Musk reverses course on taking bitcoin

Citing climate concerns.
Hyunjoo Jin and Kanishka Singh May 13 2021 11:30AM Financial Services
EBay says open to accepting to cryptocurrencies in future

EBay says open to accepting to cryptocurrencies in future

Exploring NFTs.
Staff Writers May 4 2021 5:53AM Financial Services
London court allows Australia's Wright to serve bitcoin copyright claim

London court allows Australia's Wright to serve bitcoin copyright claim

Alleged creator demands bitcoin.org remove 2008 white paper.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
RBA to finish wholesale digital currency research project "very soon"

RBA to finish wholesale digital currency research project "very soon"

Public report on its findings due middle of the year.
Kate Weber Apr 20 2021 6:35AM Financial Services
PayPal launches cryptocurrency checkout service

PayPal launches cryptocurrency checkout service

New ways to pay online merchants.
Anna Irrera Mar 30 2021 11:18PM Financial Services

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