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Facebook Libra currency to be backed by US dollar

The social network's plan to launch a cryptocurrency has hit rough waters recently, with many governments questioning its legitimacy.

Sep 23, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

Facebook

Robinhood investment app launching in Britain soon as FCA approval goes through

The popular investment app has been approved by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority.

Aug 8, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

The FDA taps IBM for pharmaceutical blockchain pilot

Big Blue is part of the team that will help develop a blockchain network to trace prescription drugs.

Jun 14, 2019

By Timothy Green

Here's what Warren Buffett just said about bitcoin

Buffett has made some negative remarks about bitcoin in the past, and he just renewed his criticism.

May 7, 2019

By Matthew Frankel

Bitcoin

SpaceX cryptocurrency possible, Binance CEO pitches idea to Elon Musk

Going by the frenzy on Twitter where Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk is solicited to join the cryptocurrency crowd, an impression builds up that Musk is on the cusp of joining the cryptocurrency industry.

May 3, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

Mark Zuckerberg Bitcoin

Hackers who infiltrated Microsoft Outlook also stole cryptocurrency from users

Earlier in April, cybercriminals hacked into Microsoft Outlook emails. The hackers reportedly also stole from victims' cryptocurrency accounts.

Apr 30, 2019

By India Ashok

Jaguar Land Rover To Reward Drivers With Cryptocurrency For Sharing Data

Jaguar wants you to earn cryptocurrency by simply driving your car.

Apr 29, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Bitcoin

The biggest deals in fintech history are happening right now

The financial services industry is experiencing merger and acquisition activity at unprecedented rates, as new fintech companies disrupt from below and legacy players react to stay relevant.

Apr 15, 2019

By Matthew Cochrane

Security token offerings can usher in efficient, global fundraising

Unlike initial public offerings, blockchain technology allows companies to directly engage with a large, global pool of investors and offers unique opportunities to reduce bottlenecks and fees.

Mar 28, 2019

By Adityo Prakash

Are Stablecoins the next big thing? Why they're critical for crypto adoption

Stablecoins are designed to be less volatile and are centralized as opposed to the decentralized approach taken by bitcoin and most other digital currencies.

Mar 5, 2019

By Rodrigo Marques

Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency predictions for 2019: Where will Bitcoin and others go?

From the highs of 2017 to extreme volatility of 2018, from regulatory action around the world to increasing adoption among institutional players, it's been a wild ride.

Jan 31, 2019

By Rodrigo Marques

Bitcoin

Bitcoin v Stablecoin: Protecting crypto investors on both sides of the coin

A growing desire to bring stability to the cryptocurrency market has paved the way for the advent of 'stablecoins'.

Oct 10, 2018

By Thomas Coughlin

Bitcoin Gold

A new era of cryptocurrency investment is upon us

It's hard to imagine what the future of cryptocurrency will look like in a year's time but the sector is professionalizing quickly.

Sep 28, 2018

By Ben Jorgensen

Bitcoin

Ripple to launch payment service, XRP price surges 74%

Ripple has major institutions and companies — including MoneyGram, Western Union, Mercury FX and Cambridge Global Payments — testing xRapid, which could use the XRP token.

Sep 21, 2018

By Ranjitha Shastry