U.S. futures are gaining on Thursday, led by tech. Read More
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As taper fears subside, stocks gain, yields flatten
Bitcoin may be rebounding, but the crypto bears are getting louder. Read More
Monero emerges as crypto of choice for cybercriminals
Enlarge (credit: 53 Studios | Getty Images) For cybercriminals looking to launder illicit gains, bitcoin has long been the payment method of choice. But another cryptocurrency is coming to the fore, promising to help make dirty money disappear without a trace. While bitcoin leaves a visible trail of transactions on its underlying blockchain, the niche […]
After the latest plunge, Bitcoin is underperforming stocks this year
Bitcoin is down 20% in the past week, and other crypto coins are faring worse. Read More
Why China is cracking down on Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have outlived their usefulness for the Chinese government. Read More
The great crypto sell-off continues as market jitters go global
U.S. futures are nudging higher, but crypto is tanking. Read More
Dollar bulls sink global stocks and commodities —Bitcoin, too, sinks
U.S. futures are under pressure again on Friday as a strong dollar dampens investor risk appetite. Read More
Dollar bulls sink global stocks and commodities —Bitcoin, too, falters
U.S. futures are under pressure again on Friday as a strong dollar dampens investor risk appetite. Read More
The problem with El Salvador’s Bitcoin law
Proponents say cryptocurrency promotes financial freedom, but what about when a government forces you to use it? Read More
World Bank slams bitcoin, declines to help El Salvador’s cryptocurrency plan
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Last week, El Salvador’s government passed a law to accept bitcoin as legal tender alongside the US dollar. The country receives $6 billion in remittances per year—nearly a quarter of its gross domestic product—and the hope is that bitcoin’s lower transaction costs could boost that amount by a […]