Cryptocurrencies
Read the latest developments in cryptocurrency investing, including performance, regulation and new offerings by new and established financial firms.
January 12, 2018
Mnuchin Warns Against Bitcoin Becoming Next ‘Swiss Bank Account’U.S. Treasury chief warns against a new Swiss bank account; no concern about Russias use of virtual money.
January 11, 2018
Buffett Says Stock Ownership Became More Attractive With Tax CutShareholders own 20% more of domestic corporate earnings as a result of the corporate tax cut, explains Buffett.
December 26, 2017
As Bitcoin Euphoria Spreads, Other Cryptocurrencies SurgeThere are over 1,000 cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum and Zcash, from which to choose, experts say.
December 22, 2017
Bitcoin Tumbles Nearly 30% as Sharks ‘Beginning to Circle’Large exchange Coinbase tempararily halts buying and selling; crypto bull Mike Novogratz shelves plans to start hedge fund.
December 22, 2017
Goldman Is Setting Up Cryptocurrency Trading DeskThe business may be running by the end of June, two people say; CEO Blankfein has said the firm is mulling a bitcoin strategy.
December 13, 2017
8 Warnings for Bitcoin InvestorsWilliam Galvin, Massachusetts' top securities regulator, shares some things to know before investing in digital currencies.
October 02, 2017
With Future Uncertain, Bitcoin Is a GambleThe IRS allows self-directed IRAs to invest in certain physical assets and property if theyre held by an approved custodian.
September 08, 2017
Crypto Bill Could Ease Tax Burden on Bitcoin TransactionsThe new bill would exempt gains from purchases up to $600.
September 07, 2017
Crypto Performance 20x Higher Than Traditional Asset ClassesBitcoin and other digital currencies outperformed traditional assets 20-fold in the second quarter, according to a report released Wednesday by CoinDesk.
August 31, 2017
Bitcoin Exchange Sees Complaints Soar as Users Demand MoneyThe most popular online exchange for trading digital currencies is generating a surge in customer complaints this year even as investors are lured by a dramatic rise in prices.