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Vladimir Putin wants new cryptocurrency 'to evade international sanctions'

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

Bitcoin fatwa? Top imam says cryptocurrency forbidden under Islam, compares it to gambling

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

PSD2: The new regulatory framework for payments that's set to change global banking

Its not just another banking regulation, but rather a strategy, which demands operational and infrastructure change.

How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?

The growth of bitcoin is fuelling speculation and debate about the environmental impact of the collective energy needed to power virtual currencies in the era of climate change.

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CLS says 2018 will be the year of blockchain delivery

Ram Komarraju, Head of Innovation and Technology Delivery at CLS, talks about bridging the gap between legacy systems and blockchain.

Dfinity: Inside the blockchain nervous system of the 'World Computer'

Founder Dominic Williams says it's not just about creating decentralised systems, but also to knock 80% off the cost of developing and maintaining traditional business IT.

The founder of bitcoin rival 'litecoin' just sold his entire litecoin stash – here's why

Charlie Lee, the creator of the cryptocurrency litecoin (LTC), claims to have sold all of his digital reserves to silence naysayers who accuse him of conflicts of interest.

Bitcoin Cash: Scandal erupts as Coinbase investigates claims of insider trading

The founder of Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency trading platforms, says the company is investigating claims that its staff were involved with insider trading.

Co-founder of Bitcoin.com sells all his bitcoin, saying it is 'virtually unusable'

The co-founder and technical director of a major bitcoin website has sold all his bitcoins, claiming that the popular cryptocurrency has become "virtually unusable".

The banking sector should take heed: 2018 will be all about PSD2

Customer dis-intermediation is one of the biggest risks retail banks face today, says Bragi Fjalldal CMO & VP of Business Development at Meniga.

Are you slaving away to make someone else a cryptocurrency fortune?

Researchers at Palo Alto Networks look at Monero mining using Coinhive, one of the more popular browser-mining services.

Firms are already 'stockpiling bitcoin' to pay off hackers' ransom demands

British firms are stockpiling cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ethereum so they can pay off hackers in the event of a ransomware or malware attack.

CFOs are going all in on AI – but will it succeed without grassroots support?

Some 42% of CFOs stated they saw AI as the most significant technology for finance over the next five years.

Under the weight of the cryptocurrency boom, Coinbase stumbles

Coinbase, one of the most popular ways to trade in cryptocurrency, is facing mounting customer complaints as it stumbles under the weight of intense interest in bitcoin.

Bitcoin, ICOs and 'internet money': The not-so-distant future of regulations in the crypto marketplace

Kevin Murcko, CEO, CoinMetro and FXPIG, looks at regulation of cryptocoins and tokens.

PSD2, MiFID II, GDPR: Next year's regulations could lead to a brighter banking future

Farida Gibbs, CEO of Gibbs Hybrid, discusses how banks can respond to next year's regulations with new technologies that will ultimately improve their business offering.

Here's what a blockchain-based internet would look like

The internet's original vision was to create a decentralized and neutral platform that gave everyone equal access to services, content, and publishing tools.

Woman 'used bitcoin converted from bank thefts to fund Isis' hears US court

A 27-year-old New York woman is facing decades in prison for allegedly converting money stolen from banks into bitcoin and using the funds to aid the Islamic State.

Bitcoin seized from alleged fentanyl kingpin now worth $8.5m – and US officials want to cash in

US attorneys in Utah prosecuting a multimillion-dollar opioid drug-ring are moving quickly to sell seized bitcoin that's exploded in value to about $8.5m.

Blockchain and smart contracts: Pioneers of the energy frontier

Digital payments, smart contracts, and data-backed task automation technologies are driving Germany's energy transformation.

Ethereum heist: $1.8m in cryptocurrency stolen — not by a hacker but at gunpoint

35-year-old Louis Meza from New Jersey was charged with kidnapping and robbery. If found guilty, he could face upto 25 years in prison.

Hernando de Soto and Patrick Byrne's mission to put the developing world's property rights on a blockchain

Byrne is a blockchain evangelist extraordinaire and De Soto is one of the most influential economists of all time.

MIT's Alexander Lipton discusses Monetary Circuit Theory and central bank digital currency

Monetary Circuit Theory says money is created by commercial banking system in the form of credit while central banks act as mere system stabilisers and liquidity providers.

FCA and Bank of England surge ahead in Hitachi-hosted TechSprint

The FCA's Christopher Woolard and Oliver Burrows of the Bank of England discuss the Hitachi TechSprint.

Through a Glass, Darkly: Security, Bitcoin, and the future

Dr Richard Ford, Chief Scientist at Forcepoint, looks at attackers targeting vulnerabilities in cryptocurrencies.

Millennials are killing Wall Street: New investors want bitcoin more than shares and bonds

Millennial investors are more interested in cryptocurrencies than traditional bonds and shares, new research commissioned by a London-based fintech start-up suggests.

'A matter of survival': Starving Venezuelans turn to bitcoin but face bribes and extortion

As Venezuela's national currency loses value at a catastrophic rate, thousands of ordinary but desperate people turn to the world of cryptocurrency.

Walmart, JD.com, IBM and Tsinghua University launch Blockchain Food Safety Alliance in China

Blockchain Food Safety Alliance between three multinationals and major Chinese university will enhance food tracking, traceability and safety in China.

North Korea could be making a fortune thanks to bitcoin

Alongside the rest of the world, experts warn that North Korea is likely profiting from the rise of bitcoin, a cryptocurrency the regime has been hacking, stealing and mining.

Blockchain and cryptocurrency to watch out for in 2018

AI and data sharing, green crypto mining, magical blockchains and a new 'World Computer'.

Could the 'Bitcoin Rush' trigger the next financial crash?

At one stroke, there is a new asset class which is an easily divisible store of value – taking the crown from gold, and can be moved around at the click of a mouse.

Amid the cryptocurrency frenzy, investors are 'taking out mortgages' to buy bitcoin

US regulators have warned the public against taking out reckless investments in cryptocurrency, which despite a meteoric rise in the past 12 months remains unpredictable.

Blockchain for good startup Provenance partners with banks and blue chips

Collaboration unveiled at the One Planet Summit by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) will harness blockchain to transform supply chains.

Nuki Smart Lock launches in UK

The Austrian designed smart lock uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities and can also be integrated with full voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

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