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The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."

By Annaliese MilanoFeb 6, 2018

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Italian Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan warned on Wednesday that cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but that blockchain technology is not to blame.

By Annaliese MilanoJan 31, 2018

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Former New Hampshire governor and three-term senator Judd Gregg has said he believes bitcoin could alter how the world views currency.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 30, 2018

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Swift formalizes another major blockchain project by signing a memorandum of understanding with seven Central Securities Depositories.

By Michael del CastilloJan 16, 2018

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However, regulators in China reportedly plan to withdraw preferential benefits such as tax deductions and cheap electricity available to mining firms.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 4, 2018

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Bitcoin should be regulated and even taxed, according to a European Central Bank (ECB) governing council member.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 3, 2018

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A research unit at the Bank of England is reportedly investigating the introduction of a cryptocurrency linked to the British pound.

By Sujha SundararajanJan 2, 2018

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China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.

By Chun Yin CheungDec 30, 2017

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Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.

By JP KoningDec 26, 2017

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Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.

By Nikhilesh DeDec 14, 2017