Market Outlook

The NYDFS has officially adopted the BitLicense as of its publication in the New York State Register today.

The UK Home Office believes the government should consider creating its own digital currency that increases the traceability of transactions.

The FBI has received reports of more than $18m in losses in the past year stemming from the spread of bitcoin ransomware Cryptowall.

A company's 'ultimate stress test' on the bitcoin network failed before it finished, but did produce some valuable information about transaction fees.

Brock Pierce's Blockchain Capital has raised $7 million toward a second investment fund aimed at industry startups.

Brazil-based CoinBR's acquisition of regional competitor Coinverse is the latest exchange merger in Latin America.

US Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges will plead guilty to charges of money laundering and fraud stemming from the investigation of Silk Road.

A utility firm in Mississippi is seeking a default judgment against cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners.

Magnr, formerly BTC.sx, is now offering interest bearing blockchain-based bitcoin saving accounts.

Kleiner Perkins, one of the most storied VC firms in Silicon Valley, has named a bitcoin startup founder to the staff of its new seed fund.

Gyft has partnered with Chain to create Gyft Block, a digital gift card trading platform, as part of its drive towards 'gift cards 2.0'.