Cryptocurrencies that are developed with the aim of replacing sovereign currencies such as the US dollar or the Japanese yen like Bitcoin are not securities. This is according to Jay Clayton, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In an interview with CNBC, Clayton also stated that most […]
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Google Searches For Bitcoin Have Decreased By 75% In 2018
Google searches for Bitcoin have dropped greatly this year, a reflection of the current turmoil in the market. According to a report by CNBC, searches have dropped by 75% this year from their record highs at the peak of the upward price trend in December of last year. Quoting data […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Drops Back to $7,600
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over 7,600. This is a near $60 drop since reaching yesterday’s high of $7,700. Though small, the currency has ultimately failed to defend this new line, leading analysts to wonder if $8,000 is no longer doable in the short-term. One source suggests […]
Indonesia Plans to Give Bitcoin Legal Status as a Commodity
Regulatory developments involving cryptocurrencies are always worth keeping an eye on. In Indonesia, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the future of Bitcoin and similar currencies. The Trade Ministry’s Futures Exchange Supervisory Board has finally rendered a verdict in this regard. Cryptocurrencies are commodities, regardless of what the […]
The Role of Cryptocurrency in Crime – Darknet Activity Soars
While there are many potential benefits to cryptocurrency, one has to acknowledge this new form of money has gotten a bad reputation as well. There are many reasons as to why criminals are drawn to Bitcoin and other similar currencies. Even so, it remains to be seen how long this […]