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The countries where Bitcoin and crypto are banned or restricted

While some countries like El Salvador are embracing cryptocurrencies, others like China are leading sustained crackdowns on their use.

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Crypto scam: Binance exec claims hackers used ‘deepfake’ of him

The head of communications for the cryptocurrency platform said scammers tricked crypto project founders into meetings using a deepfake of him.

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Are these the 10 most crypto-friendly countries in the world?

Crypto has taken off around the world, going from hype to reality - but digital currency hasn’t been embraced with the same enthusiasm everywhere.

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Terra CEO Do Kwon: 'I alone am responsible for any weaknesses'

Terra CEO Do Kwan says the stablecoin was not a Ponzi scheme because the earliest investors were among the hardest hit by the crash

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Ethereum takes a big step to becoming greener

The Merge upgrade will make Ethereum less energy intensive and therefore a mightier competitor to Bitcoin.

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Could Australia clamp down on cryptos? Regulators hope so

Nearly half of Australian retail investors owned cryptocurrency in late 2021 and more got their information from YouTube videos than from financial advisers.

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Latest crypto hack attack on Solana has cost users $8m so far

Crypto hacks are posing questions about the security of DeFi, an emerging financial technology that uses blockchains.

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Bitcoin and other cryptos enjoy a moment of relief

Cryptocurrencies have been struggling since the start of 2021, with Bitcoin down roughly 50 per cent in value since then.

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Is the crypto exchange Coinbase in trouble?

Coinbase, the US biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly facing a new investigation into its trading.

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What crypto crisis? Some investors bet big on coins and blockchain

Even as the crypto sector faces a bleak winter, money is pouring into digital assets at a pace that's set to outstrip last year's record.

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Why Bitcoin and other cryptos are bracing for a tough week ahead

Cryptos have borne the brunt of a massive ripple effect since the Terra saga but decisions in the US could put even more pressure on digital assets.

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Inside Qonto’s quest to lead Europe’s fintech race

We spoke with Qonto’s co-founder and CEO Alexandre Prot on plans to lead Europe’s fintech market, the role of cryptocurrencies and the future of challenger banks.

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Tesla has sold Bitcoin. Is this Musk’s cryptocurrency U-turn?

Tesla’s sale of its Bitcoin holdings comes after CEO Elon Musk promised to not sell the Bitcoin tesla owned. Is this Musk U-turning on crypto?

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Will France’s new government be more accepting of cryptos?

Pierre Person couldn’t change his fellow French deputies' minds on crypto. Can the new Assembly be convinced?

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Crypto lender Celsius files for bankruptcy after freezing withdrawals

The cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has filed for bankruptcy after pausing customer withdrawals last month.

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British Army probes hacking of its Twitter and YouTube accounts

The British Army’s official Twitter and YouTube accounts briefly promoted content about cryptocurrency and ape-themed NFTs on Sunday before they were restored.

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EU agrees on landmark rules to tame 'Wild West' crypto market

The rules aim to better protect consumers from wild swings in cryptocurrencies and require more transparency on the industry’s environmental impact.

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How can investors best deal with crypto turbulence?

No matter what your personal stance on crypto is, the key to handling extreme market moves is having a plan in place, say these experts.

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Russia approves crypto tax break to soften Western sanctions blow

Lawmakers in the Russian Duma have softened their stance on cryptocurrency and issuers of digital assets as sanctions by the West begin to bite.

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Another major crypto hack in US raises questions over DeFi security

It is not the first time such a heist has happened as hackers exploit the vulnerability of bridges.