Consumers will always demand reasonable levels of privacy – something that has not always been granted to their finances. As the world attempts to rebuild economically after the COVID-19 pandemic, cryptocurrencies may offer a solution

Following China’s recent announcement that it plans to issue its own digital currency, officials in Japan have called on their government to do the same

Crypto asset firm Sygnum has obtained its first provisional banking and securities dealer licence from Switzerland and is now setting its sights on Singapore

Bitcoin mining may have created a new class of crypto millionaires, but the industry’s vast energy usage and carbon footprint is having a detrimental effect on the planet

Belarus’ Currency.com platform, which allows traders to purchase shares in gold, forex and other assets with cryptocurrencies, aims to make the nation more attractive to overseas investors

The unpredictable nature of cryptocurrencies has prompted developers to turn to pegged alternatives. Unfortunately, the coins they tout are just as volatile

Hackers stole around $60m of bitcoin, Monacoin and Bitcoin Cash from crypto exchange Zaif on September 14

An unprecedented ruling by Judge Raymond Dearie protects investors from crypto fraudsters by bringing cryptocurrencies under SEC regulation

Cybercriminals are stealing companies’ computing power to mine cryptocurrencies. With a rise in incidents over the past year, we look at five ways you can protect your company from the latest cyberthreat

A new report from the Bank of International Settlements underlines issues with bitcoin security, legitimacy and environmental impact

Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail has lost 30 percent of its coins following a hack, leaving investor confidence in bitcoin, among others, shaken

Criminals have long used money laundering schemes to conceal illegal activity. Now, technological advancements are making it even harder to police such schemes