Now playing Next Money Ukraine officially legalises crypto after Zelenskyy signs new law The new law sets out a regulatory framework for crypto assets for the first time. 17/03/2022
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
Now playing Next Money Biden has signed an executive order on crypto. Here's what it said With this executive order, experts believe Biden is giving a pragmatic acknowledgement of the growing importance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. 09/03/2022
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 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 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 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 Russia's government and bank to recognise cryptos as currency The move comes after the Bank of Russia last month proposed banning Bitcoin miners and other crypto operations. 09/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Crypto pours in to support Ukraine's military amid Russia tensions Bitcoin donations soar to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, showing such groups received more than $550,000 (€480,000) worth of crypto in 2021. 09/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Couple arrested after US seizes $3.6 billion in stolen Bitcoin The FBI said it was the largest financial seizure ever. 09/02/2022
Now playing Next Money DeFi explained: What is it and will it replace banks? Bitcoin was developed as a decentralised payment system but decentralised finance, or DeFi, proposes to do much more than that. 07/02/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Tech this week: El Salvador rejects IMF call to drop Bitcoin use El Salvador became the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender and is resisting any pushback on that, while Snap shares surge after a tough week for the tech sector. 06/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Zuckerberg's dream of a Meta-backed cryptocurrency is over It's been clear for a while that Diem, which was first named Libra, was fighting an uphill battle with regulators. 02/02/2022
Now playing Next Money India set to tax cryptos at 30% and introduce a 'digital rupee' The move may deliver a blow to one of the most dynamic cryptocurrency markets in the world. 01/02/2022
Now playing Next Money Russia is planning to restrict cryptos but not outright ban them Russia's President Putin said this week there are "certain risks" associated with cryptocurrencies but also said there are "competitive advantages" in crypto mining. 28/01/2022
Now playing Next Money IMF urges El Salvador to drop Bitcoin as legal tender El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, but the International Monetary Fund is not a fan. 26/01/2022
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin plunges to six-month low amid fears of a war in Ukraine Confidence in crypto - already on edge over fears the US Federal Reserve will introduce new regulations - is jittery as a conflict looms in Ukraine. 24/01/2022