Bitcoin “not a viable option” for payments as value falls again
The currency risks becoming isolated as a payment system unless it moves away from mining, a leading crypto figure claims.
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Crypto crash reveals stablecoins like Terra and Tether are not so stable
So-called stablecoins are meant to be reliable crypto-assets, but this week they have proved to be anything but.
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Nine out of ten countries developing central bank digital currencies
The majority of central banks believe the 'stable' digital currencies will benefit their countries and are working on programmes.
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Is crypto good for cities?
Municipalities across the world are embracing crypto. Critics say they’re endangering public finances.
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UK to regulate ‘stablecoins’ and issue NFTs
The Treasury has announced a series of measures intended to make the UK a "global crypto asset technology hub".
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Can crypto save the planet?
The sector has been castigated for its carbon emissions. But some enthusiasts believe crypto can aid sustainability.
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The biggest cryptocurrency hacks of all time
Multi-million dollar crypto heists reveal an industry learning cybersecurity lessons the hard way.
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MEPs vote against European Bitcoin ban, but the proposals could return
Proof of work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are safe in Europe for now, but plans to ban environmentally-damaging mining could return.
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