Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies aren’t legal everywhere. Some countries ban it outright, while others have a variety of regulations in place. In some places, it’s partially banned. Go inside the world of crypto legality with LX News storyteller Peter Hull.

Coinbase, the crypto currency exchange headquartered in San Francisco recently laid off 1,100 employees. That’s about a fifth of its workforce.

Coinbase, the crypto currency exchange headquartered in San Francisco, recently laid off 1,100 employees. Sergio Quintana reports.

Factors including rampant inflation and an imminent interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve, along with an issue at Celsius, are behind the sell-off.

Wide-ranging legislation unveiled Tuesday would regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets following a series of high-profile busts and failures.

Cryptocurrency donations have become a big part of campaign fundraising for many candidates running for office across the U.S. this year.

Proponents of blockchain, the technology that powers cryptocurrency and NFTs, say it could also be useful in verifying that a climate promise actually came to fruition. Say a company promises to plant 10,000 trees: they want to make sure the trees are actually planted, that no one else is taking credit for them, and that the tree has a healthy...

Cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new power players in American politics.

Cryptocurrency investment scams are on the rise as FOMO drives more people to wade into the market. And the blame usually lies with the user — not the technology. People who are older and less tech savvy are the most vulnerable, but anyone can be a victim. NBCLX storyteller Eric Rodriguez talked to cyber scam experts and the FBI about...

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that essentially directs the state to look into cryptocurrency and figure out ways the state can embrace it. Business and tech reporter Scott Budman explains.

California became the first state to formally begin examining how to broadly adapt to cryptocurrency and related innovations.

Two partners in a San Francisco investment firm are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in a nearly $1 million fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency.

The allegations stem from Cawthorn’s involvement with Let’s Go Brandon coin, a cryptocurrency based on the conservative meme mocking President Joe Biden.

The first and most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin, launched more than a decade ago.

The cryptocurrency industry, which has rocketed upwards in value in recent years, faces growing calls to ditch fossil fuels and go green.

In China, there is no regulation around NFTs yet. Users can buy these digital collectibles from a marketplace but secondary trading is heavily restricted.

One in five Americans has invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency, a new NBC News polls shows.

A select few firms, including Revolut and Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a temporary register closes Friday, the FCA said.

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.