Learn what you need to know before you invest in a virtual currency Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and ...

Until late 2019, the IRS had released very little guidance on the tax treatment of what it refers to as “virtual currency” except Notice 20141, which defined virtual currency as “property,” like ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

Virtual currencies are common forms of financial activity. A quarter into the 21st century, the average individual has become aware of (and often comfortable using) things like Apple Pay, digital ...

As digital technology continues to evolve, the financial industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of virtual currency. With its ability to streamline transactions, reduce costs, and ...

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proudly announced an “update on [its] two-year transformational initiative to strengthen NYDFS’ nation-leading virtual currency oversight” on ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed interpretive rule that, if finalized as written, would bring certain virtual currency products and services, such as stablecoins and ...

State law regulates the licensing and activities of VCBs. Although regulation by each state varies, agencies are working to make the licensing requirements across states more uniform. This article ...

A social casino is typically a free-to-play, casino-themed digital experience that uses virtual currency (coins/credits) and live events to keep gameplay moving. It can look like online gambling, but ...