Market Outlook

HashFast Technologies has announced that it has laid off 50% of its current staff.

Saxo Bank co-founder and CEO Lars Seier Christensen has said the market isn't right for banks – yet.

The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.

In an amended SEC filing, the Winklevoss twins said they plan to list their bitcoin ETF on the NASDAQ.

The block chain is more than the bitcoin ledger – it offers potential for other radical new services too.

The proposed plan to revive bankrupt Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has received a key preliminary nod of approval.

The US Federal Election Commission has determined that bitcoin donations may be treated as in-kind political contributions.

The Singapore exchange's new staff bring experience from PayPal and SecondMarket respectively.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance related to digital currency investments.

BitID allows bitcoin wallet owners to identify themselves and access websites using just their wallet address.

Investors in the company, which offers financial institutions a way to trade bitcoins, include Tim Draper and Steve Case.

Bitcoin exchange OKCoin has announced the suspension of its P2P margin trading services as part of a site upgrade.