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Now playing Next Money Bitcoin drops below $25,000 as major crypto lender halts withdrawals Bitcoin hit its lowest level since December 2020 after Celsius Network said it was pausing all withdrawals and transfers, citing “extreme market conditions”. 13/06/2022
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Now playing Next Money A young person's game? A third of over 50s are investing in crypto Nearly a third of those aged 50 and above are betting on crypto as part of their early retirement plans, according to a new poll. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Money Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments As Western sanctions begin to bite, Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments. 27/05/2022