Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed

Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers how bitcoin, introduced by Satoshi … Read more

US Secret Service Asks Congress for Help to Prevent Illicit Use of Privacy Coins

The US Secret Service is worried about the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. A high-ranking official of the agency has urged Congress to consider additional legislation to address anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies and services intended to obscure transactions on blockchains such as tumblers or mixers. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Undermining US Laws Deputy … Read more

New Reports Shine a Spotlight on Tether’s Legal Status

Rarely a week passes when Tether, the company responsible for issuing the USD-pegged cryptocurrency of the same, isn’t in the news. In the last 24 hours, two separate reports into the status of Tether and its USDT tokens have been published, one examining its legal status and the other exploring its blockchain. Meanwhile, Upbit exchange … Read more