While Swiss financial watchdog FINMA announced it is investigating a number of initial coin offerings (ICOs) for possible breaches of Swiss law, South Korea has decided to ban the crowdfunding method altogether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Countries are monitoring cryptocurrencies as a means of cutting down on money laundering incidents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Bitcoin has been riding a bit of a rollercoaster in the past few weeks since hitting an all-time high of more than $4,800 per digital coin on Aug. 31. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Cryptocurrency was under pressure Thursday (Sept. 14) after Chinese Bitcoin exchange BTCChina announced it would stop all trading as of Sept. 30. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warned investors on Wednesday (Sept. 13) that initial coin offerings (ICOs) are complex and risky, joining a growing list of governments to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Imagine shopping for a new outfit, computer or groceries and paying for the purchase with bitcoin. Yes, in a real store. Why not? Love or hate blockchain, there’s no denying that digital currencies have grown in popularity, and there is certainly a market for cryptocurrency...
The Internet Finance Association of China urged members Wednesday (Sept. 13) to avoid trading virtual currency or providing services that have to do with cryptocurrency trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Bitcoin can add another naysayer to its list: JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief executive Jamie Dimon. According to a report in Reuters, Dimon recently stated during an investor conference in New York that Bitcoin “is a fraud” and predicted the cryptocurrency would implode. Get the Full Story...
North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
