An unidentified source has confirmed that banking giant Goldman Sachs will clear Bitcoin futures as soon as they go live.

The Bitcoin mania continues further as the price crosses $17,000 as the global exchanges struggle to meet orders.

Lightning Network Developers have released the version 1.0 of the protocol with successful tests of software interoperability and compatibility.

A highly unexpected move, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission bans trading of Bitcoin Futures.

The Moscow Government will reportedly begin trialling a blockchain-based system for votes on city management issues. The main scope is to help reduce fraud.

Forks are not always a bad thing. Sometimes it can lead to a new direction and increased usability in cryptocurrencies.

The sudden rise in the popularity of CryptoKitties - a game built on Ethereum blockchain is causing network congestion.

More money flows into Bitcoin as investors fear the opportunity of missing out.

Top business universities in the United States will be offering blockchain courses, as student interests are shifted towards the technology.

CBOE Exchange takes an early lead to CME Group by launching its Bitcoin Futures Contracts on December 10.

In a positive move towards the scalability of the Ethereum blockchain, Microraiden Payments Channel is now live on the network.

UK Treasury wants to further regulate digital currencies, to ensure they aren’t being used for terrorism financing or money laundering purposes.

As per reports from Japan’s National Police Agency, over 170 cases of Cryptocurrency Money Laundering have been registered in past six months.

US Regulator approves bitcoin futures trading. Rumours state that the SEC may consider approving bitcoin ETFs in the future as well.

Bank of France makes statement against bitcoin, saying that it is risky, and volatile. However, the institution remains interested in blockchain technology.

CME Group self-certifies the initial listing of Bitcoin futures trading starting December 18, 2017.

After having a phenomenal rally for past three weeks and hitting an all-time high above $11,000, Bitcoin is currently witnessing extreme price swings.

As per reports, Nasdaq Inc is planning to launch Bitcoin futures contracts by the second quarter of next year in 2018.

Central Bank of Malaysia states that regulatory framework to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing will be adopted, affecting digital currency exchanges and users alike.

Bitcoin breaks it's $10,000 milestone, and heads for the sky, with its price increasing even further.