Charlie Richards

The 24-hour Litecoin trading volume is edging close to overtaking that of Bitcoin, as traders and developers investigate alternatives to BTC's backlog, while fears of a pump and dump rise.

The mayor of the Greek island of Angistri has agreed to a trial of the digital currency Nautiluscoin as a way to attract tourists.

An international crime expert has labeled London the center of international money laundering, saying the city's major banks disregard the anti-money laundering regulation that at the same time burdens FinTech startups.

Digital currencies companies are fighting to provide users with end-to-end platforms, spanning the ever wider range of services people are coming to expect from FinTech providers.

The overnight implementation of capital controls in Greece, as the government looks set to default on its IMF loan repayment, has led citizens to explore other methods for moving their savings out of the country.

Nasdaq has named blockchain API developer Chain as the first company that will be trialing a blockchain backed version of the group's Private Market for trading pre-IPO company's shares.

An anonymous Dutch bank employee has revealed that major banks in the EU are applying new rules forcing banks

Safello has signed a proof-of-concept deal with UK bank Barclays to examine what advantages FinTech solutions could offer the financial institution.

Analysis of the biennial Payment Innovations Report 2015 from June 17 has described an increasingly successful FinTech sector in Asian and African countries.

Denmark based exchange CCEDK will be the world’s first exchange to make its order books and solvency transparent following a partnership with Cryptonomex.

A new service by Living Room of Satoshi allows Australians to send BTC funds direct to a bank account in a single transaction.

Today, the UK government has published a report on digital privacy supporting the compulsory mass collection of data for both domestic and “extra-territorial” web traffic.

Following the June 3 release of the final NY BitLicence, but the new ruling excludes rewards programs, which has been a boon for RibbitRewards

With venture capital investments in FinTech startups booming, at a record US$315 million raised in 2014 and more in 2015?

PayPal has published a new set of terms and conditions, reserving the right to “robocall” and text you for marketing purposes.

Former CEO Mark Karpeles warns Mt. Gox's US$500 million loss of funds could happen again, just as BitFinex announces its own possible solution.

The Blockchain Summit on Richard Branson's private island has attracted digital currency's top names, and even the likes of Hollywood's Lucy Liu.

A Canadian university will sell books for bitcoins and has installed BTMs to get students accustomed and more involved with financial technology services (FinTech).

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has described how financial regulation can prevent FinTech startups challenging the investment bank, acting as a “moat” around their business.

Coinapult partners with Crypto Capital to reopen in the U.S., meeting state financial regulations.

Overstock takes steps toward issuing blockchain-secured stocks by purchasing a 25% stake in trading firm Pro Securities.

As digital currency and fintech companies seek solutions for the world's “underbanked” population, startups are increasingly looking to make use of the established financial infrastructure.

US House of Representatives votes to end bulk data collection by the NSA on Americans, ChangeTip comes to Soundcloud, and more news.

The Baltic region has been noted for its high output of tech start-ups over the last few years. Now the focus of these companies is increasingly turning towards the digital currency sector.

ItBit becomes the first US regulated exchange, but the EU might be about to harmonize digital currency law for 500 million people.

The United States' Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced it is working to investigate a string of digital currency businesses, assessing whether they meet financial regulations for the sector.

As the digital currency sector faces increasing scrutiny from law enforcement and regulatory authorities, are the days of peer-to-peer services numbered?

The world of digital currencies is so rooted in the emerging ideas and developments of the tech world.

Goldman Sachs has joined a round of funding for Circle, Purse.io has integrated with Shapeshift.io, SilkRoad trial judge rejects retrial demand and more news.

Cointelegraph is calling for the digital currency community to come together and join our relief effort for victims of the recent Nepali earthquake.