Now playing Next Money Crypto investors risk losing everything, EU regulators warn The unregulated crypto industry is a risky place for investors, three of the European Union's financial regulators warned. 17/03/2022
Now playing Next Tech News These tech companies are all shunning Russia over the Ukraine war Google, Sony, Microsoft, PayPal and a raft of other tech companies are taking a stand on the Ukraine war and pulling out of Russia. 17/03/2022
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Now playing Next Money EU votes down proposal limiting PoW cryptos but sets new draft rules Europe rejected a ban on proof-of-work cryptos but set draft rules to protect consumers and make mining more sustainable. 14/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Crypto under fire for not blocking access to all Russian users The crypto community has said cutting users off goes against its libertarian values, sparking concerns crypto could be used to circumvent sanctions. 11/03/2022
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Now playing Next Money CBDCs: These countries are using or launching digital currencies A slew of countries have announced initiatives to create CBDCs. The US could be able to join their ranks with a "digital dollar". 09/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Cryptos rally after leaked US Treasury statement calms crackdown fears The statement, which has since disappeared after being prematurely released, called for a 'coordinated approach' to digital assets. 09/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Biden to sign executive order on crypto to close sanctions loopholes The executive order, which is expected to be signed this week, will be a first step in regulating the cryptocurrency market in the US. 08/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Crypto war: As Russian rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin rises As missiles pummel Ukraine and financial sanctions slam Russia, people on both sides of the war are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies. 02/03/2022
Now playing Next Money What does the future hold for Solana (SOL), the 'Ethereum killer'? The Head of Product Engineering at Solana (SOL) sits down with Euronews Next to explain what the crypto ecosystem is and what the future holds for it. 01/03/2022
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment now since China banned it Many miners have fled from China to Kazakhstan and the United States where dirtier forms of energy now fuel their Bitcoin operations. 26/02/2022
Now playing Next Money $4m in crypto donations pour into Ukraine following Russian invasion Ukrainian organisations and even the government have set up crowdfunding appeals - but some have fallen foul of platforms' terms and conditions. 25/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Ukraine: Ethereum's Buterin condemns Russia's invasion as 'a crime' The Russian-Canadian took to Twitter minutes after Putin announced a "special military operation" in Ukraine to voice his dismay. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin price crashes after Russia launches attacks on Ukraine The Russian attacks on cities and military targets in Ukraine and the resulting foreign economic sanctions are impacting crypto prices. 24/02/2022
Now playing Next Money US senators draft bill to help 'mitigate' El Salvador's Bitcoin law "Ok boomers… You have 0 jurisdiction on a sovereign and independent nation," Bukele said, referring to the older generation of "baby boomers". 17/02/2022
Now playing Next Money You can now do your banking in the metaverse with crypto and NFTs In JP Morgan’s virtual lounge, you can buy land with NFTs and cryptos and meet a tiger. 16/02/2022
Now playing Next Art How to buy an NFT of Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' for Valentine's Day Vienna's Belvedere Palace Museum is entering into the digital world of NFT art with their latest Gustav Klimt 'The Kiss' NFT drop 14/02/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Why are people shelling out millions on virtual land in the metaverse? Sales of digital land plots sold as NFTs topped €440 million in 2021 and that figure is set to double in 2022. 11/02/2022