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Euronews Tech Talks Podcast: Unravelling Europe's Digital Landscape

Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives.

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Coinbase becomes latest target of a SEC lawsuit amid crypto crackdown

The lawsuit filed by the SEC comes a day after Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, was also hit by legal action by US regulators.

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What is happening with Binance? The SEC lawsuit explained

According to a lawsuit filed by the US SEC, Binance and its founder have mishandled funds and violated US securities laws.

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Bhutan's big secret: Sustainable crypto-mining to fund its economy

The South Asian kingdom hopes to become the second country in the world to run its state-owned crypto mine.

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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse reignites debate on crypto benefits

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows cryptocurrency and blockchain are superior technology for running the financial system, say crypto advocates.

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Sam Bankman-Fried faces new fraud charges over FTX collapase

New charges were filed against the founder of the FTX crypto exchange, meaning he could now face 155 years in prison.

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Collapse of FTX prompts 'robust' new crypto regulations in the UK

The UK's finance ministry said it wanted to set new standards to stop the flow of "dark money" after the collapse of the crypto exchange last year.

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FTX scandal: Who are Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang?

Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang worked closely behind the scenes on the impressive rise of crypto trading company FTX. They also helped to bring about its downfall.

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The Dutch tulip farmer swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining

A greenhouse in the Netherlands is using the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining to partially heat its large premises, saving on its gas bill.

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FTX's Bankman-Fried arrested and charged with defrauding investors

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried had been under criminal investigation by US and Bahamian authorities following the collapse of the cryptocurrency firm.

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Bankrupt BlockFi sues FTX’s Bankman-Fried over Robinhood shares

Cryptocurrencies, and especially lenders and exchanges, have been under pressure since FTX’s colossal demise this month which has contaminated the industry.

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Bitcoin plunges to 2-year low as FTX collapse piles on the pressure

FTX’s new CEO John J. Ray III is looking to sell or restructure Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen crypto empire.

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The latest on FTX: Bankruptcy, lost crypto and criminal probes

The saga has highlighted a volatile market and prompted calls for better regulation across the crypto industry.

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Residents in Niagara Falls driven mad by Bitcoin noise pollution

Since China banned Bitcoin mining plants in 2021, they’ve been popping up across America and causing major disruption.

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France, Switzerland and Singapore test cross-border CBDC payments

Their central banks are trialling DeFi protocols to automate foreign exchange markets. Should the crypto industry worry?

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UK financial watchdog warns users against crypto exchange FTX

"This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK," the Financial Conduct Authority said in a statement.

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The Ethereum 'Merge' has happened: here's what's changing

Ethereum’s switch could cut the platform's carbon emissions by 99 per cent and cause regulators to put more pressure on energy-hungry Bitcoin mining.

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Why 'Bitcoin City' hasn't taken off in El Salvador

A major part of the problem is that the drop in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has alienated investors.

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Bitcoin and other cryptos drop as interest rates rise

Bitcoin prices are now down more than 50 per cent from a year ago.

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Is it wise to take out a loan to invest in crypto?

A recent US survey found that 21 per cent of investors took out a loan to pay for crypto. Why are people choosing to do it and is it a good idea?