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A trip to Niagara Falls for €2? The metaverse could make it happen

Will tourists flock to VR City, a new virtual destination with famous world landmarks - or will they save up to visit the real thing in person?

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Bitcoin and other cryptos enjoy a moment of relief

Cryptocurrencies have been struggling since the start of 2021, with Bitcoin down roughly 50 per cent in value since then.

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What crypto crisis? Some investors bet big on coins and blockchain

Even as the crypto sector faces a bleak winter, money is pouring into digital assets at a pace that's set to outstrip last year's record.

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Why Bitcoin and other cryptos are bracing for a tough week ahead

Cryptos have borne the brunt of a massive ripple effect since the Terra saga but decisions in the US could put even more pressure on digital assets.

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Tesla has sold Bitcoin. Is this Musk’s cryptocurrency U-turn?

Tesla’s sale of its Bitcoin holdings comes after CEO Elon Musk promised to not sell the Bitcoin tesla owned. Is this Musk U-turning on crypto?

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Crypto lender Celsius files for bankruptcy after freezing withdrawals

The cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has filed for bankruptcy after pausing customer withdrawals last month.

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EU agrees on landmark rules to tame 'Wild West' crypto market

The rules aim to better protect consumers from wild swings in cryptocurrencies and require more transparency on the industry’s environmental impact.

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How can investors best deal with crypto turbulence?

No matter what your personal stance on crypto is, the key to handling extreme market moves is having a plan in place, say these experts.

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A new stablecoin is ready to hit the UK amid the crypto crash

GBPT will launch in early July and will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Crypto market anxious as Bitcoin drops below $20,000

"It feels very like 2008 to me in terms of how there could be a domino effect of bankruptcies and liquidations," one analyst said.

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Forget Web3. Is Web5 the future of the Internet?

Jack Dorsey has announced a new decentralised platform he sees as the future of the Internet using blockchain technology.

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Wall Street watchdog to laid-off crypto staff: ‘Come work for us’

The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority plans to boost its workforce, and has an eye on fired Coinbase workers who know the cryptocurrency industry from the inside.

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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”.

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Which city wants to ban crypto miners using fossil fuels?

Fossil fuel power plants currently provide energy to miners of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

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Taming crypto: Regulators eye stablecoin safeguards and capital rules

After the collapse of the Terra stablecoin, financial watchdogs are looking for ways to limit the risks posed by crypto to the wider financial system.

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Estonia is cracking down on crypto. This is why

New rules will make getting a crypto license harder in Estonia as Europe cranks-up regulation in the wake of the TerraUSD and Luna collapse.

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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.

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Terra Luna crash: What are stablecoins and how stable are they really?

The collapse of TerraUSD has led to billions of dollars being wiped off the cryptocurrency market - and raised serious questions about how stable stablecoins really are.

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Terra Luna crash made headlines but stablecoins are here to stay

While many are heralding the end of the crypto space, the Terra Luna stablecoin crash is just one of many growing pains for the sector.

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Portugal wants to start taxing cryptocurrencies, says finance minister

Portugal is currently seen as attractive to crypto investors thanks to current tax rules that don't apply to cryptocurrencies.