Music DJ spinning into the first blockchain-powered music festival
Justin Blau, best known as “DJ 3LAU,” is set to spin into cryptocurrency by launching the first-ever blockchain-powered music festival.
AT&T sued for negligence over cryptocurrency hack
The lawsuit accuses AT&T of gross negligence and seeks $200 million in punitive damages.
Why bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies are selling off
The broader crypto market has shed more than $600 billion in value since February.
Bitcoin ETF ruling delayed, cryptocurrency market plunges
The SEC said it will decide whether to allow the ETF to move forward by September 30.
Bitcoin slides after SEC rejects Winklevoss twins’ ETF
The SEC voted 3-to-1 against the proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
IBM testing cryptocurrency tied to US dollar
Consumers will be able to exchange their dollars for Stronghold coins on a 1-to-1 basis.
BlackRock is evaluating cryptocurrencies, CEO says
Any move to invest in cryptocurrencies or to use blockchain by BlackRock would mark a pivot for the company and a major institutional endorsement for the insurgent technology.
Bitcoin plunges below $6,000 amid security, regulatory concerns
The cryptocurrency is down more than 70% from its December 2017 peak.
Square wins New York bitcoin license, pushing shares to record high
The BitLicense will enable Square customers to buy and sell bitcoin through the Cash app.
Bitcoin bashing: buyers beware?
The price of bitcoin declined from a high of nearly $20,000 in December to about $7,750 as of Thursday.
John McAfee to run for president in 2020 on cryptocurrency platform
Best known as the founder of McAfee antivirus software, the off-beat tech titan previously ran an unsuccessful bid for president in 2016.
Cryptocurrency exchange draws ‘unprecedented’ demand: LMAX Exchange CEO
Liquidity a key for any platform, according to David Mercer.
Cryptocurrency stunt linked to death on Mt. Everest an ‘act of stupidity’
A promotional cryptocurrency stunt linked to a Sherpa’s death on Mt. Everest has one expert worried about what could happen to the burgeoning industry’s brand.
Bitcoin federal probe will strengthen digital currencies, computer coding expert says
Technology seen preventing price manipulation, according to Avi Flombaum, co-founder of the Flatiron School.
Not all cryptocurrencies can succeed, Robert Shiller says
Nobel laureate cites past historical misfires.
Bitcoin resembles currency experiments that failed: Robert Shiller
Nobel economist links appeal of cryptocurrencies to their mysteriousness.
Bitcoin scams trigger SEC launch of phony website
Agency aims to educate investors of cryptocurrency pitfalls.
Floyd Mayweather-backed cryptocurrency firm’s co-founders accused of fraud
Prosecutors accuse them of lying to promote their initial coin offering.
‘Pro-business’ Wyoming changes cryptocurrency rules to entice entrepreneurs
State enacts five bills relaxing regulatory framework and revises its corporate code.
SEC creates fake website to ‘scam’ cryptocurrency investors
The SEC has taken its warnings about cryptocurrencies one step further.


















