Tag: cryptocurrencies
South Korea’s FSC to Establish Exclusive Blockchain Division
The financial regulator of South Korea, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), is set to establish a new department designated to govern policymaking initiatives specifically tied…
Citadel CEO is Scratching His Head over Bitcoin
The founder and CEO of Citadel is scratching his head over cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, claiming that not one of his managers has wanted to buy…
Survey: Ownership of Bitcoin Could Double in the Future
New research has found that interest in Bitcoin could double in the future despite the fact that the currency fell to its lowest level this…
Chinese Police Confiscate 200 Computers Used to Mine Cryptocurrencies
Chinese police have seized more than 200 computers used to mine cryptocurrencies after a man was alleged to have attempted to cheat the electricity company…
Bithumb Targeted by Hackers, Thieves Steal $32 Million in Cryptocurrencies
A South Korean exchange, Bithumb, has reportedly been hacked, resulting in the loss of 35 billion won worth of cryptocurrencies it was storing. Bithumb Targeted…
Survey: HNWIs Want Better Advice Investing in Cryptocurrencies
A new survey has found that while the interest of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in cryptocurrencies soared last year, only a small amount received…
Circle CEO Claims All Fiat Currency Will Become Cryptocurrencies
The CEO of fintech firm Circle has said that all global fiat currencies will eventually become cryptocurrencies, arguing that it “seems inevitable.” Circle Wants to…
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Challenges Ban on Trading Cryptocurrencies
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is challenging a High Court ruling against its ban on the trading of cryptocurrencies in the country after crypto exchange…
Postbank Survey: 1 in 3 Germans Are Interested in Cryptocurrencies as an Investment
A new survey has found that one in three Germans would consider cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as an investment option. The study, conducted by German…
