CRYPTO

BTCC has been acquired by an unnamed Hong Kong-based blockchain investment fund

Prodeum seemingly exit-scams investors by promising blockchain for fruit and vegetables but running off with ICO money.

Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.

Prime minister Theresa May said that cryptocurrency regulation in the UK is being "very seriously" looked at by authorities.

Egor Gurjev, CEO at Playkey looks at how cryptocurrency will truly empower gamers by monetising that network.

The charges come as governments around the world increasingly look to regulate cryptocurrency trade and exchanges amid the hype surrounding digital currencies.

Security experts analysed over 18,000 apps across 20 app stores to find that 661 blacklisted Bitcoin apps were still available to users.

Steve Bassi of Polyswarm explains how the network can quickly build micro-engines to tackle emerging threats, and be rewarded in cryptocurrency.

Cybercriminals exploit hype and basic coding errors to target Initial Coin Offerings in phishing attacks, Ernst & Young research finds.

One of world's largest bitcoin exchanges by volume gets go-ahead to operate in Europe, Tokyo-based business says.

Malicious websites used to generate password details for the fintech network "IOTA" are reportedly to blame for the theft of nearly $4 million from users' cryptocurrency wallets.

Technology pioneer John McAfee is urging spooked bitcoin investors not to panic after it emerged that major banks in India were investigating the country's top exchanges.

Despite a rapid rise in value over the past year, the price of bitcoin could fall to $1,000 per coin in the next 12 months, a major Wall Street investment chief has warned.

As speculation about South Korea's stance on crypto shifts markets, it has emerged that at least one government official in the region is under investigation for insider trading.

Users of US cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex claim to be facing lengthy delays in verification, delayed customer service responses and account balance display errors.

Popular digital currency appears to rise in value after chaotic start to 2018 and particularly rough 48 hours.

Outspoken technology pioneer John McAfee steadies cryptocurrency investors' nerves

As the price of a single bitcoin tumbled for the first time in months, Reddit's cryptocurrency community started posting links to global suicide hotlines.

deVere Group is one of the world's largest independent advisors with 70 offices across the world, over 80,000 clients and $12bn under advisement.

Blockchain seminar refuses to take cryptocurrency as payment and blames high fees and network congestion for ban.

Iqbal Gandham, UK Managing Director at eToro, looks at the rise of crypto and suggests diversification for the coming year.

With the spotlight on cryptocurrency following the unprecedented rise in the value of Bitcoin last year, it's easily to feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of options available.

The first smart contract platform secured by the Bitcoin Network will bring one billion people to the financial system, says RSK.

Tech pioneer John McAfee tells 640,000 Twitter followers that he uses cryptocurrency to pay for sex and drugs.

Simon Dixon,CEO and Founder of BnktotheFuture, examines the 'Bitcoin marketing machine'.

The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is considering the development of a state-run cryptocurrency that could be used to shirk international sanctions.

Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam called for a Bitcoin ban, issuing an official fatwa against the cryptocurrency.

Users of Coinbase, a popular website used to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, claim to be mulling legal action as trades and customer service allegedly stalled to a halt.

The malware installs a Monero miner and a malicious Chrome extension, which helps it spread to other victims.