cryptocurrency

Money

Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

21/08/2025

Markets

Crypto giant Binance gets BBVA backing to fix reputation, report says

After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world.

08/08/2025

Markets

Win for the crypto industry: New major US regulation passed

Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency's winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world".

18/07/2025

Markets

Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025?

After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025.

18/07/2025

Markets

Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’

The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.

11/07/2025

Tech News

How the Israel-Iran conflict is developing in cyberspace

Both Israel and Iran are leaning into digital attacks as the conflict reaches the first week point.

19/06/2025

Europe News

French court to rule on 25 suspects in crypto kidnapping attempts

Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday.

30/05/2025

Business

Trump Media eyes Bitcoin reserve with €2.3 billion investor backing

US President Donald Trump's media company said on Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion (around €2.3bn) in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve.

28/05/2025

Europe News

French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

27/05/2025

Markets

Bitcoin hits new record as crypto scores US legislation win

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

22/05/2025

Tech News

Coinbase says cyber criminals stole data, demanded $20 million ransom

The company promised to reimburse any customers who fell prey to scams as a result of the data breach.

15/05/2025

Europe News

Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

13/05/2025

Money

Kidnappers are targeting crypto entrepreneurs in France for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

05/05/2025

Business

Spanish bank BBVA will start offering bitcoin and ether trading

Spanish financial giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is preparing to offer crypto trading to customers on its platform in Spain.

10/03/2025

Markets

Bitcoin falls as Trump’s executive order disappoints crypto investors

Bitcoin fell after US President Donald’s executive order disappointed markets. The decline in cryptocurrencies mirrors the downtrend in the US stock markets amid fears of a widening global trade war.

07/03/2025

Business

Bitcoin plunges as risk assets experience broad selloffs globally

Bitcoin price experienced a sharp decline due to risk-off sentiment in the global markets, causing a broad selloff in risk assets on Tuesday.

26/02/2025

Money

Bybit closes $1.5bn gap after ‘largest crypto heist of all time’

A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time.

25/02/2025

Money

Should European banks consider holding crypto in their reserves?

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is the first in Europe to examine whether to add cryptocurrency to its reserve assets. Will other countries follow suit?

17/02/2025

Argentina

Javier Milei accused of fraud over promotion of cryptocurrency

The president of Argentina tweeted about a digital token called $LIBRA shortly before it collapsed.

17/02/2025

Money

Can a carbon credit-backed currency help us fight climate change?

Toco believes its novel monetary system is a solution for the climate crisis that doesn’t compromise economic growth, but sceptics question whether a lack of oversight will undermine its impact.

13/02/2025