Criminal transactions, involving bitcoin and its peers, totalled $14 billion, up 79% from 2020, while crypto scams were up 82% last year, according to Chainalysis research group

The e-CNY is available on distribution platforms in 12 cities, including Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai

Crypto aggregating platform WonderFi will pay with 70 million new shares and C$50 million ($39 million) in cash, C$20 million of which will be paid upfront

Tuesday's moves in cryptocurrencies were stark, reflecting low liquidity periods such as weekends and holidays

Binance has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to become a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom, the company said on Monday.

India was placed fourth when it comes to the number of companies valued at over $1 billion last year but the US and China, who occupy the first two ranks, are way ahead

Agency said football club's promotion "trivialised investment in crypto-assets and took advantage of consumers’ inexperience or credulity"

Zero or negative interest rates incentivise risky investing and many are putting money into higher-risk asset classes for the first time in pursuit of returns

Rei Ishii, an employee of Sony Life Insurance Company in Tokyo, allegedly diverted the money in May when the company attempted to transfer funds between its accounts

SBI Group will require potential investors to be 20 to 70 years old and submit an application to purchase seven types of cryptocurrency

The precious metal has dropped 5% this year, even with investors looking for protection as consumer prices soar across the globe

Bitcoin fell after central bank governor said: "We are advocating for Russia's financial infrastructure not to be used for investments in cryptocurrencies"