The IRS is Due to Present its Digital Currency Strategy to Congress Next Week
Congress wants answers from the Internal Revenue Service about its investigation into bitcoin tax avoidance – and they’re due by next week.
Bitcoin's 'Segwit2x' Scaling Proposal: Core Developers Strike Critical Stance
A new solution to the bitcoin scaling debate known as 'Segwitx2' has garnered notable support, but what do bitcoin's developers think of the proposal?
UK Asset Manager Integrates Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Product
The issuer of a bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) based in Sweden has announced a new integration with UK investment service Hargreaves Lansdown.
OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China's Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze
China's major bitcoin exchanges are bringing withdrawals back online.
Judges Shoot Down Silk Road Operator's Appeal Bid
Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for operating the now-defunct dark market Silk Road, has lost his appeal.
$35 Million in 30 Seconds: Token Sale for Internet Browser Brave Sells Out
The makers of web browser Brave have raised new funding through the use of a blockchain-based token aimed to incentivize user growth.
$236: Ethereum's Ether Token Hits New All-Time Price High
The price of ether, the digital asset that powers the ethereum blockchain, hit an all-time high today as new exchanges pledged support.
Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill
A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.
Spanish Banks Back 'Red Lyra' Blockchain Consortium
A group of Spanish banks, law firms and corporations have formed a new blockchain consortium.
A Facebook Investor is Calling for Regulated ICO Investment Products
Asset manager ARK Invest would like to diversify its portfolio into ICOs, but, for now, a barrier of regulatory hurdles stands in the way.
Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law
Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.
Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial
Singapore's central bank has published new details of distributed ledger trial that saw it issue digital tokens tied to its national currency.
Bitcoin's 'Segwit2x' Scaling Proposal: Where the Startups Stand
CoinDesk asks firms in the industry for their opinions on a new 'agreement' that aims to resolve bitcoin's scaling stalemate.
