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SEC Charges ICO: US Agency Takes Action Against Alleged Token Scammer

The SEC charged two companies and a businessman with anti-fraud violations after he allegedly launched ICO campaigns backed by nonexistent assets.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

The price of ether stayed mostly in range on Friday despite news one of the industry's most active markets would outlaw one of its major use cases.

By Omkar GodboleSep 29, 2017

An senior analyst for Macquarie Group has pushed back against some of the criticism against bitcoin coming from Wall Street.

By Stan HigginsSep 28, 2017

The price of bitcoin is still holding strong above $4,000, but a failure to move above a key indicator could temper bullish sentiment.

By Omkar GodboleSep 28, 2017

A former trader at the high frequency trading (HFT) firm Virtu Financial is launching a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 28, 2017

A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.

By Stan HigginsSep 28, 2017

The price of zcash has seen extreme ups and downs of late – driven by rumors the cryptocurrency could soon see a bost in volumes.

By Omkar GodboleSep 28, 2017

CoinDesk takes a look at cryptocurrency hedge funds, exploring how their terms and conditions might impact your capital.

By Ash BenningtonSep 28, 2017

The first initial coin offering in Russia sanctioned by a traditional clearing house is underway, a step toward legitimization of blockchain tokens.

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman thinks that bitcoin is more than a "fad," according to new statements.

By Stan HigginsSep 27, 2017