Bitcoin hits bigger stage as exchange giant CME launches futures
Bitcoin futures received a lukewarm reception at its launch on the CME Group Inc on Sunday, although market experts believe a recent rally in the cryptocurrency has further to go.
Bitcoin futures: CME Group begins trading contracts, 1 week after rival Cboe
Chicago-based CME Group, launched bitcoin futures trading on Sunday, one week after its smaller crosstown rival Cboe.
Exchange giant set to launch bitcoin futures after rival stumbles
The world's largest exchange company is set to launch bitcoin futures this weekend, seeking to capitalize on the mania for the booming digital currency.
4 things that could send bitcoin soaring to $100,000
Bitcoin has risen from less than one penny in 2010 to a price of about $17,000 as I write this.
As Bitcoin, other currencies soar, regulators urge caution
The public's interest in all things bitcoin and efforts by entrepreneurs to fund their businesses with digital currencies is starting to draw more attention from regulators.
Bitcoin battle: Winklevoss twins vs. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
Bitcoin billionaires Cameron and Tyler have a challenge for Jamie Dimon, a critic of the virtual currency.
Tech companies lead US stocks higher as tax plan advances
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Friday, erasing modest losses from the day before.
Bitcoin hits new record high as warnings grow louder
Bitcoin blasted to another all-time high of almost $18,000 on the Bitstamp exchange on Friday, up 9 percent on the day, as warnings grew over the risks of investing in the highly volatile and speculative instrument.
Bitcoin buyers: 'Be ready to lose all your money,' UK regulator says
The head of one of Britain’s leading financial regulators put a warning out to bitcoin buyers late Thursday, saying the cryptocurrency is a “very volatile commodity,” and those who chose to invest should be prepared to “lose all their money.”
Global stocks mixed as investors await US tax deal
Asian share benchmarks were mostly lower Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tax reform legislation outweighed upbeat data from Japan.
Shun bitcoin, invest in blockchain?
Bitcoin is a controversial investment: While many people have profited as the cryptocurrency has soared from relative obscurity to an investment worth over $16,000 as of Friday morning, many economists and business leaders continue to warn of a coming collapse.
US prosecutors move to cash in on $8.5M in seized bitcoin
U.S. attorneys in Utah prosecuting a multimillion-dollar opioid drug-ring are moving quickly to sell seized bitcoin that's exploded in value to about $8.5 million since the alleged ringleader's arrest a year ago.
Blockchain can lift billions out of poverty, Overstock CEO says
Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is hoping to use his original take in bitcoin to eradicate poverty around the world.
A wonderful fluke: Owning bitcoin's smaller cousin
For some, the cryptocurrency market has become a fluke.
As Bitcoin, other currencies soar, regulators urge caution
The public's interest in all things bitcoin and efforts by entrepreneurs to fund their businesses with digital currencies is starting to draw more attention from regulators.
Global stock markets drop after Fed rate hike
Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after the Fed raised rates again as expected, followed by similar moves in China and Hong Kong that dampened investor sentiment.
Bitcoin and taxes: What you need to know
If you are one of the many individuals who owns bitcoins, or is thinking about buying into the emerging technology, one important thing to note is that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not in fact treat the burgeoning digital currency as a currency.
The Latest: China raises key policy rate after Fed's hike
The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:50 a.m.
Asian shares mixed as Fed hike gives investors few surprises
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Venezuela seeing bitcoin boom amid economic crisis
A growing number of Venezuelans are turning to bitcoin to make ends meet amid the country’s economic crisis, including John Villar, who in the last month has bought has bought two plane tickets to Colombia, purchased his wife's medication and paid the employees of his startup business — all in bitcoin.