Cryptocurrencies

More changes at Goldman; SunTrust outage continues

09/18/18

Goldman's lending and deposit-taking division gets a new chief, while its EMEA head take's responsibility for Goldman's business outside North America; SunTrust's website and mobile app down for second day.

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The other housing crisis, Dimon v. Trump, small-dollar lending: Top stories of the week

09/14/18

A new, 10-part podcast series examining housing blight; JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon baits President Trump; U.S. Bank returns to small-dollar lending; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

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Bad day for cryptocurrency, Goldman

09/12/18

Court gives securities regulators a victory on initial coin offerings; bank’s stock suffers its longest losing streak.

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N.Y. regulators have approved two cryptocurrencies. Now what?

09/11/18

At first glance, New York regulator's first license to cryptocurrencies appears to be a good sign for other digital currencies. But there's a catch.

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Citi to launch crypto vehicle; ING finance chief resigns

09/11/18

The "digital asset receipt," similar to ETFs and ATRs, aims to expedite investing in cybercurrencies; CFO is taking the hit for the Dutch bank's lax anti-money laundering controls.

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Citigroup is said to plan crypto trading that mimics market

09/10/18

Citigroup is developing a new mechanism for trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin that would put it at the forefront of Wall Street's efforts to let clients bet on the largely unregulated market, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.

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Winklevoss twins receive New York approval to launch new crypto coin

09/10/18

Two financial technology companies — including Gemini Trust, the digital-asset exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss — won New York state approval to issue cryptocurrencies pegged to the U.S. dollar.

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VCs sour to ICOs as the SEC takes notice

09/06/18

Initial coin offerings have become controversial enough for the SEC to weigh in. And even though the commission has not announced a clear stance, technology investors are noticing a difference in its actions.

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How a VC views the bank-fintech battle (hint: banks are losing)

09/04/18

Minal Hasan, a lawyer turned prominent fintech venture capitalist, has strong views on founder dramas, cryptocurrency, and why banks need to step up their technology game.

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Breaking Banks: Crypto hijinks

08/28/18

Michael Terpin explains how hackers stole $24 million worth of cryptocurrency from his mobile phone and why he’s suing AT&T for $224 million; Luke Lombe of PlayChip describes his new ICO.

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