House Republicans form panel to shape crypto policyThe subcommittee plans to set rules and foster the technology.By J. Fingas, 01.13.2023
Crypto giant Binance is buying its rival FTX following a very public disputeThe crypto exchange mega-deal may run into regulatory trouble.By J. Fingas, 11.08.2022
Hacking free-for-all relieves crypto bridge users of $200 millionNomad's mistake let looters run wild.By J. Fingas, 08.02.2022
Meta may return to digital currencies despite its failuresThe 'Zuck Buck' wouldn't be a cryptocurrency, however.By J. Fingas, 04.07.2022
Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency opens the door for a US coinThe initiative will explore the risks and potential of crypto.By J. Fingas, 03.09.2022
Federal Reserve study offers no answers on creating a digital dollarThe government isn't ready to commit to (or reject) its own cryptocurrency.By J. Fingas, 01.22.2022
Jack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developersHe's concerned lawsuits could stifle the Bitcoin ecosystem.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2022
Meta allows more cryptocurrency adsIt's more comfortable with the state of the crypto market.By J. Fingas, 12.01.2021
Cryptocurrency mining in Kazakhstan is leading to power shortagesChina's crypto mining ban may be partly to blame.By J. Fingas, 11.28.2021
Japanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022Three of the country's largest banks are working together on 'DCJPY.'By I. Bonifacic, 11.25.2021
Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and securityIt's the first big network change since 2017.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2021
Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride will appear on a limited-run US quarterShe's included in a larger tribute to influential American women.By J. Fingas, 10.10.2021
China limits investments in cryptocurrency miningThis may have boosted demand By J. Fingas, 10.09.2021
The US may crack down on 'stable' cryptocurrenciesRegulators are worried stablecoins hurt stability more than they help.By J. Fingas, 09.12.2021
El Salvador starts accepting Bitcoin as legal currencyCritics aren't thrilled with the adoption of digital cash, however.By J. Fingas, 09.07.2021
AMC theaters will start accepting Bitcoin this yearThe chain hopes meme stock buyers will turn into loyal customers.By J. Fingas, 08.10.2021
El Salvador may be the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tenderIt could protect against inflation if it works as promised.By J. Fingas, 06.06.2021
Coinbase struggles with outages during cryptocurrency volatilityElon Musk's turn against Bitcoin prompted the selloff.By J. Fingas, 05.19.2021
The UK's Alan Turing £50 bank note is a love letter to codingIt's also the country's most secure bank note to date.By J. Fingas, 03.25.2021
India will propose a law banning private cryptocurrencies like BitcoinIt would help establish an official digital currency instead.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2021