Now playing Next Money Ban Bitcoin mining to save the environment, say Swedish authorities Environment and finance regulators in the Nordic country say crypto mining's electricity usage is putting the climate at risk. 12/11/2021
Now playing Next Money Twitter sets up crypto team in bid for decentralisation The move will come as no surprise as the Twitter bio of CEO and founder Jack Dorsey is just "#bitcoin". 11/11/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Reddit co-founder invests in blockchain social media Reddit's co-founder and Solana venture team up for a €86 million blockchain investment initiative. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Money Why are Ethereum and Bitcoin prices reaching new record highs? Bitcoin and Ethereum hit its all-time records on Tuesday as cryptos rebound. We take a look at what is driving the hype. 08/11/2021
Now playing Next Money NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy. 05/11/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Will Bitcoin survive without a shift to renewable energy? Concerns about the cryptocurrency's energy consumption have arisen after a big investment from Tesla. 03/11/2021
Now playing Next Money A Squid Game cryptocurrency crashed from €2,400 to €0 in 5 minutes Investors in the SQUID token were told they could take part in a game based on the smash hit Netflix series. Now many are left counting the cost. 02/11/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Backstage at Web Summit, CEO Paddy Cosgrave talks to Euronews Next Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave speaks about the importance of tech tackling the climate crisis at this year’s event. 01/11/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Tech this week: Tesla and Hertz’ $4bn deal and Facebook under pressure Tesla and Hertz have made a deal that ranks at the top of the list of electric vehicle orders by a single company while Facebook was put in the hotseat by the UK government. 31/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin is being mined in El Salvador with green volcanic energy Of the 107 megawatts generated by the plant, five are used for the operation and mining of Bitcoin and the rest for the country's power grid. 29/10/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Cryptocurrency closer to mainstream with the launch of new ETFs The Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank explains the financial structure and implications of the newly launched ETF. 27/10/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Mastercard expands cryptocurrency services - what will change? Mastercard said its partners can allow customers earn and spend rewards in cryptocurrency instead of loyalty points. 25/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Explaining blockchain: How exactly does the technology work? Cryptocurrencies constitute just one application of blockchain. But the technology has the potential to transform how we store and secure all kinds of data. 21/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of over $66,000 Last Friday, Bitcoin surprised everyone by reaching $60,000 (€51,522). 20/10/2021
Now playing Next Money French daily newspaper sold as an NFT French newspaper “20 Minutes” has documented all the stages of this digital epic through a series of articles entitled "Diary of an NFT" and was sold at a charity auction on Tuesday evening. 20/10/2021
Now playing Next Money What is the Bitcoin-linked ETF and can it convince the crypto fans? What is an EFT and can it convince Bitcoin fans who want to cut out the middleman when it comes to trading? 19/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin tops $60,000. Why is it reaching a record high? The price of Bitcoin hit $60,000 for the first time in six months after the launch of a an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US. 15/10/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Cryptocurrencies won't be considered as legal currencies Bitcoin fails to fulfil the key functions of money and therefore won't be recognised as money in a legal sense. 15/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Is France about to relax its rules on cryptocurrencies? One young French politician is pushing to relax rules on taxing cryptos but others fear there are not enough investors to be worthwhile. 14/10/2021
Now playing Next Money Crypto trading is thriving in Nigeria despite official disapproval Authorities in Nigeria, including its central bank, are actively discouraging crypto use. But that is not stopping traders in Africa's leading economy. 12/10/2021