Bitcoin: Can Cryptocurrency survive the loss of anonymity?

Can Bitcoin survive the loss of anonymity? Early on, the most appealing thing about bitcoin was its anonymity, making it the payment of choice for online black markets.  The appeal has since broadened, though anonymity remains a key factor for many cryptocurrency users…and it could be anonymity, or the lack thereof, that influences whether cryptocurrencies … Read more

South Korea Releases Emergency Measures for Cryptocurrency Regulation

South Korea Releases Emergency Measures for Cryptocurrency Regulation: South Korea’s government has released emergency measures for cryptocurrency regulation on Thursday. Bitcoin exchanges will now be regulated. Among other measures, there will be a ban on banks, minors, and foreigners trading cryptocurrency as well as a clampdown on virtual bank accounts needed to trade cryptocurrencies in … Read more