Bitcoin headed for worst week since 2013 Cryptocurrencies plunged today, with several of the largest falling by more than 20% and bitcoin sliding below $8,000 and headed for its worst week since 2013. Business • 02 Feb 18
Bitcoin headed for worst week since 2013 Cryptocurrencies plunged today, with several of the largest falling by more than 20% and bitcoin sliding below $8,000 and headed for its worst week since 2013. Business • 02 Feb 18
Japan orders checks after $530m cryptocurrency theft Japan's financial regulator said today it would inspect all cryptocurrency exchanges and ordered Coincheck to get its act together. Business • 29 Jan 18
Japan orders checks after $530m cryptocurrency theft Japan's financial regulator said today it would inspect all cryptocurrency exchanges and ordered Coincheck to get its act together. Business • 29 Jan 18
Bitcoin slumps as fears grow about regulation Bitcoin, the best known of hundreds of 'virtual' coins, has slumped to a six-week low below $12,000 as analysts blamed a rush by various jurisdictions to regulate the sector. Technology • 16 Jan 18
Bitcoin slumps as fears grow about regulation Bitcoin, the best known of hundreds of 'virtual' coins, has slumped to a six-week low below $12,000 as analysts blamed a rush by various jurisdictions to regulate the sector. Technology • 16 Jan 18
Venezuela oil-backed cryptocurrency to launch in days Venezuela's cryptocurrency will launch within days and be backed by 5.3 billion barrels of oil worth $267 billion, in a bid to offset a deep financial crisis, the socialist government has said. Business • 29 Dec 17
Venezuela oil-backed cryptocurrency to launch in days Venezuela's cryptocurrency will launch within days and be backed by 5.3 billion barrels of oil worth $267 billion, in a bid to offset a deep financial crisis, the socialist government has said. Business • 29 Dec 17
Keenly anticipated bitcoin futures ease off after surge Bitcoin futures eased back from an initial surge of almost 22% to trade 13% higher, in an eagerly awaited US market debut that backers hope will confer greater legitimacy on the cryptocurrency. Business • 11 Dec 17
Keenly anticipated bitcoin futures ease off after surge Bitcoin futures eased back from an initial surge of almost 22% to trade 13% higher, in an eagerly awaited US market debut that backers hope will confer greater legitimacy on the cryptocurrency. Business • 11 Dec 17