Currencies

U.S. stocks were mostly lower in the early going Tuesday as trading reopened after a long holiday weekend.

Venezuela launched its own version of bitcoin on Tuesday, with the government hoping that it will provide a boost to its ailing economy.

Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday after a U.S. holiday.

Asian markets were higher on Monday following Wall Street gains last week, as market jitters showed signs of easing.

Erik Finman was a normal 12-year-old until he found bitcoin.

U.S. lawmakers and governmental agencies are calling for increased regulation on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but more red tape may not be appropriate, experts say.

Bipartisan momentum is growing in the Senate and House of Representatives for action to address the risks posed by virtual currencies to investors and the financial system.

Shares were higher in Japan and Thailand but fell in Australia and India, with most Asian markets closed Friday for the lunar new year holiday.

Gold rose to a three-week high on Friday as the dollar index slid to a three-year low and stronger-than-expected inflation data this week boosted interest in the metal as a hedge against price pressures.

U.S. stocks are rising Thursday as investors continue to snap up shares of companies that do better in times of faster economic growth, such as industrial and technology companies and banks.

Asian shares posted solid gains on Thursday that mirrored Wall Street's advance as investors' worries over inflation receded, although trading was thin as some markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

U.S. stocks are shaking off an early decline and turning higher Wednesday.

The founder of Litecoin is warning about an upcoming “fork”.

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday with investors adopting a wait-and-see stance ahead of Lunar New Year holidays and the release of U.S. inflation data.

A top European monetary official says digital currencies are no substitute for conventional money issued and managed by central banks.

U.S. stocks are lower Tuesday morning as health care companies slump.

Asian shares tracked an overnight rally on Wall Street, though Japan's Nikkei 225 index ceded early gains as the yen rose against the U.S. dollar.

U.S. stocks are posting solid gains early Monday as energy companies recover some of their recent losses.

From calling them a “fraud” to publishing a 71-page pamphlet: here’s how the bank’s view has evolved.

Cryptocurrencies are highly risky and unregulated products that are unsuitable as investment, savings or retirement planning products, the regulators said in a joint statement.