Japanese authorities are looking into Coincheck's claims of providing financial compensation to users affected by hack.
Messaging App Line Corporation to Start Cryptocurrency Business
Line Corporation announced that it plans to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange.
Cyberpolice in Ukraine Seeks Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
Ukraine's cyberpolice says that cryptocurrencies should be either regulated or banned.
Price of Bitcoin hits new Low for 2018
The price of bitcoin has suffered a hystoric new low, falling close to $8,000.
Venezuela's Petro Cryptocurrency pre-sale will start on February 20
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced that the pre-sale of the Petro will start on February 20.
South Korean Court Makes Historic Ruling: Bitcon has Economic Value
A South Korean court has ruled in a case that bitcoin has economic value.
Kodak Decides to Postpone Launch of KodakCoin
Kodak decided to postpone the launch of its own cryptocurrency, the KodakCoin.
Russia: Criticism for Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulation
Boris Titov, Russia's presidential candidate, said that the proposed cryptocurrency regulations in the country are too severe.
Another Lawsuit Filed Against Bitconnect
A new class action lawsuit accuses Bitconnect of operating a Ponzi scheme.
Facebook Decided to Ban Cryptocurrency Ads
Facebook announced its decision to ban all ads regarding cryptocurrencies.
South Korea has no Plans to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading - Official Statement
South Korean authorities said they have no intentions to ban cryptocurrency trading.
Retail Chain Yamada Denki Starts Accepting Bitcoin
Consumer electronics retail chain Yamada Denki stated that it has started accepting bitcoin payments at two stores.
Computer Stores Sell Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware at Singapore Mall
Some stores in a mall in Singapore have started selling cryptocurrency mining rigs.
One Hundred Concierge Starts Accepting Bitcoin
Another company, One Hundred Concierge, which is based in London, has decided to start accepting bitcoin payments.
Nigeria's Central Bank Says Investing in Bitcoin is Like Gambling
The Central Bank of Nigeria's governor, Godwin Emefiele, said that investing in bitcoin is like gambling.
Starbucks' Chairman Howard Schultz Talks about Cryptocurrencies
The Chairman of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, talked about the cryptocurrency market and Starbucks' future plans.
Coincheck Hack Triggers Japanese Authorities to Conduct Checks at Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Financial Services Authority will conduct checks at several cryptocurrency exchanges in the country after coincheckhack.
South Korean National Pension Fund invested 2.6 billion in Korbit, Upbit and Bithumb Exchanges
The National Pension Fund of South Korea is indirectly investing 2.6 billion won in top cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country: Korbit, Upbit and Bithumb
Unions Criticize Nordea Bank for Banning Employees from Owning Bitcoin
Workers' unions criticised Nordea Bank for its previous decision to ban employees from owning cryptocurrencies.
Survey Conducted by South Korean Authorities Finds Exchanges Failed Privacy Tests
The South Korean Communications Commission found that several exchanges in the country failed privacy tests.