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Tech News

At the Web3 Summit, a movement wants the internet back from Big Tech

At the Web3 Summit in Berlin, developers, economists and activists debate whether decentralised technology can deliver on its promise to put control of the internet back into the hands of users.

19/06/2026

Business

Iran war pushes Wall Street toward 24/7 tokenised trading

Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.

22/04/2026

Markets

Crypto's 24/7 platforms dominated Iran war trading when markets closed

Over the weekend, as US and Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded, decentralised crypto exchanges operating around the clock became the primary venue for real-time price discovery in oil, gold and other assets.

05/03/2026

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

Markets

How to ‘make finance great again’: Trump’s new cryptocurrency debuts

Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day.

17/09/2024

Health news

This app has users pay for medical services by selling their data

The company behind the app says it helps more people get qualified medical attention without having to pay for it in cash.

16/05/2024

Culture news

Why did a blockchain entrepreneur team up with Hans Zimmer?

The creator behind a cryptocurrency has teamed up with acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer to release an anthem for the blockchain ecosystem.

16/04/2024

Economy

How far are we from paying taxes in cryptocurrencies in Europe?

Paying taxes with digital currencies is actually already the reality in Switzerland, which is leading the European race to bring crypto finance into traditional banking systems. But why is it good for you and your money?

15/03/2024

Money

'World's first' blockchain payments made at the Bank of England

The aim is to set up a series of regulated, blockchain-based "institutional grade" payments systems for other core currencies overseen by their home central banks.

15/12/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

Who is actually in the metaverse? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

In the upcoming three episodes, Euronews Tech Talks' team and our avatars will delve into virtual worlds to seek an understanding of the metaverse: What is it? How is it impacting the real world around me? And who is actually in it?

04/10/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

The mystery of blockchain explained for 5 year olds

The truth is it can be hard to place trust in something you don’t fully understand, and it's safe to say that blockchain is not exactly a straightforward concept. The Euronews Tech Talks podcast team explains blockchain technology as if you were 5 years old.

13/09/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

Will blockchain technologies ever become mainstream? | Podcast

In this Euronews Tech Talks Q&A episode, we find ourselves in Avignon during one of the world's most important theatre festivals, asking the audience what they know about... blockchain.

09/08/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

What are Web 3 and NFTs and do we need them? | Podcast

Blockchain is more than just Bitcoin. It has applications across various domains, including paying taxes and creating art. One of its most ambitious proposals is a censorship-free Internet, where our privacy is not compromised while browsing.

26/07/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

This is the Swiss canton from which crypto is landing in Europe

Cryptocurrency has been talked about for years. You might even know someone who has invested in Bitcoin or one of the thousands of other ‘cryptos’ that exist. But has cryptocurrency and its blockchain technology fully landed in Europe?

12/07/2023

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These are the top jobs emerging with Web3

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A new version of the web is taking shape and new jobs are being created that will help bring it into being.

20/06/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

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.

13/06/2023