Bitcoin Bubble Burst as Predicted - Russian Economy Minister
Bitcoin has now "deflated like a soap bubble" but boosted investments in new technologies, Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin said Wednesday.
Ministry proposes tougher bitcoin regulations
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed to temporarily halt the import of bitcoin mining machines to improve the management of bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions.
Top bitcoin exchange says over $30 million in cryptocurrencies stolen
One of South Korea's biggest bitcoin exchanges on Wednesday said that more than $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies have been stolen from it.
'Bitcoin Could Someday Consume 5% of Global Electricity' - Economist
A study has revealed that Bitcoin will be consuming about 0.5% of the world’s total electricity by the end of 2018.
Secret offline Bitcoin vault found in Swiss mountains
The Bitcoin cryptocurrency saw a sharp rise in both price and interest from investors in the beginning of 2017, with its value soaring to above $25,000 per coin. 2018 was not as good of a year, with the cryptocurrency losing over 50% of its value in January.
PM orders tighter control of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has required the State Bank of Vietnam (SVB), financial institutions, and other organisations providing payment brokerage services to intensify inspections and promptly report suspicious cryptocurrency transactions.
Bitcoin to trade at $60,000? Danish bank issues 'outrageous' annual predictions
In 2018, the global economy will face a shockwave, reflecting political tensions in the EU and the loss of investor interest in bitcoin, the recently released "Outrageous Predictions" report revealed.
Unstoppable: Bitcoin Price Passes $18,000 Milestone
The value of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency continues its never-ending ascent, as the price of Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high.
General Department of Police warns against the use of cryptocurrencies
PSNews - Despite official warnings and recommendations from the local authorities, cryptocurrencies still become more and more popular in Vietnam. It is more worrisome as the trading of crytocurrency may lead to many hidden risks, such as fraudulent acts and money laundering, especially when crytocurrency tends to spread toward the countryside.
Vietnam’s central bank outlaws Bitcoin
The State Bank of Vietnam has said Bitcoin is banned in the country and those who break this rule will be subject to fines or even criminal charges, following an announcement by a private local university to accept the digital currency as tuition.
Bitcoin is a 'Fraud' That 'Won't End Well', JPMorgan CEO Claims
The chief executive of JPMorgan Chase has called the most popular cryptocurrency a "fraud" as Bitcoin's value continues rising.