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Why is Bitcoin booming in Latin America?

El Salvador’s decision to make Bitcoin an official currency is a watershed for crypto - and it’s setting off a chain reaction in Latin America.

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Cryptocurrency accounts blocked on Chinese social network Weibo

Several influential Bitcoin accounts on Weibo have been blocked in recent days as Beijing escalates its crackdown on cryptocurrency trading.

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What are cryptocurrencies and how do you use them?

We're seeing a lot of growth in the use of cryptocurrencies. What are they and how do they work?

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El Salvador has made Bitcoin legal tender. What does it mean?

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele said history had been made with Bitcoin now due to become legal tender within 90 days.

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Why the Charlie Bit My Finger video could soon vanish from YouTube

The 2007 video made two adorable brothers famous. Now that it's been sold as an NFT for over €600,000, it could disappear for good.

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Bitcoin's recovery is in question as miners search for the exits

Bitcoin has slumped to pre-February levels after investors became spooked by China's crypto crackdown. How much damage is it likely to suffer?

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Hungary is set to cut taxes on cryptocurrencies by half from 2022

Hungary is cutting tax on cryptocurrency earnings by half as interest in the crypto market drives it to all-time highs.

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Second-biggest cryptocurrency Ethereum soars above record $4,000 mark

In a week where other altcoins, including Dogecoin, took a hit, Ethereum's value has soared to record highs.

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Dogecoin's value tumbles after Elon Musk called it 'a hustle' on SNL

Dogecoin, which is often seen as a joke, soared in value this week after it was listed on investing apps. Elon Musk's appearance on SNL has changed all that.

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Dogecoin is surging to new highs after being added to trading apps

Developed to poke fun at Bitcoin alternatives, Dogecoin is having its day in the sun thanks to popular trading apps eToro and Gemini.

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EBay is open to accepting cryptocurrencies and selling NFTs

The surge of cryptocurrencies and the emergence of NFTs is something eBay is keeping an eye on, its CEO said on Monday.

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US launches pilot to explore uses of a potential new digital dollar

The non-profit Digital Dollar Project is launching five pilot programmes over the next year to explore applications of a new central bank digital currency.

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Bank of England is looking into launching 'Britcoin'. But what is it?

What would the difference be between Britcoin cryptocurrency on your phone and sterling in your pocket?

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The UK is considering a new 'Britcoin' digital currency

The UK has become the latest country to look into the potential of having a central bank-backed digital currency, following similar moves by China and Sweden.

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Meet the buyer of the world's most expensive digital artwork

The €58 million sale of a digital collage by the artist Beeple made headlines as the most money ever paid for an NFT. We meet the 32-year-old behind the purchase.

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These Romania students can now pay their tuition with cryptocurrency

Teaming up with a local start-up, the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu will become the first university in Romania to offer students the chance to pay in cryptos.

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How Eastern Caribbean became the world's first digital currency union

DCash is believed to be the world's first digital currency launched by a currency union, making it easier for those without bank accounts to make quick transactions.

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Cryptocurrency key terms: A guide to making sense of digital money

What's the difference between altcoins and stablecoins? What's hashing and mining? Sometimes the jargon around cryptocurrencies can make your head spin. Here's how to make sense of it all.

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NFT: Blockchain is transforming the way we buy and sell digital art

NFTs use blockchain technology to authenticate digital objects such as music, text, videos, photos or drawings, thereby making each object unique.

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How Bitcoin went from cowboy currency to commonplace

After the value of a Bitcoin hit record levels this week, we take a look at the cryptocurrency's story.