Bitcoin price drops $200 after new ruling from Chinese regulators

While the ban on ICOs does not directly affect bitcoin, the news created negative market sentiment which is weighing on the prices of several virtual currencies, according to Charles Hayter, chief executive and founder of digital currency comparison website...

Trump can’t stop trade with North Korea, but he does have options

President Trump said on Sunday that the United States could consider stopping all trade with countries doing business in North Korea, in a move that could spell economic catastrophe for the pugnacious country. One problem: It would mean economic disaster for the...

Hillary Clinton endorsed a new media platform — and then it suffered a cyberattack

Hillary Clinton endorsed a new political media platform on Sunday, shortly before an alleged cyberattack forced the website offline. Clinton surprised many of her followers over the weekend when she announced her personal support for a new and relatively unknown...

Bank of England gets a new member as traders eye an eventual rate hike

David Ramsden joined the Bank of England (BOE) Monday as deputy governor for markets, with analysts expecting the economist to stick to a dovish line for the bank and not opt for immediate rate hikes. He will also be a member of the BOE’s Monetary Policy...

Gold nears 12-month high on North Korea tensions but experts warn it could soon reverse

Gold prices have spiked to their highest point in almost a year as safe-haven assets continue their march upwards against a backdrop of ongoing tensions surrounding North Korea and its nuclear program. The precious metal edged around 1 percent higher in early Monday...