World Facebook to press on with Libra launch despite European opposition Since the U.S. tech company unveiled its plans in June, its proposed cryptocurrency has met with regulatory and political scepticism, with France and Germany pledging to block Libra from operating in Europe. 20/09/2019
France France wants to block Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency from Europe France's finance minister says the Libra cryptocurrency could damage "monetary sovreignty". 12/09/2019
world news What is Facebook's new digital currency Libra? | Euronews explains Facebook announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency. What does this actually mean for the tech giant and what is digital currency? 18/06/2019
Business Facebook unveils new cryptocurrency Libra Mark Zuckerburg's plans to launch a cryptocurrency are part the company's drive to expand beyond social networking 18/06/2019
world news World's largest cryptocurrency takes a dive The world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has dropped to its lowest level in more than a year. 20/11/2018
South Korea Bust after boom: Young South Koreans lost in crypto craze In South Korea, one of the leading nations for crypto investing, young adults seeking financial freedom are falling into the craze with volatile results. 03/03/2018
world news Unicef seeks to raise funds for Syrian children using cryptocurrency Unicef has started recruiting gamers to mine Ethereum — the second-most valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin — to raise money for Syrian children. 06/02/2018
economy Banks in Britain and US ban use of credit cards to buy Bitcoin The move comes over fears a plunge in the value of crypto currencies will leave customers unable to repay their debts. 05/02/2018
economy EU Commission promotes financial technology to bypass third parties Blockchain technology is already used by digital currencies such as bitcoin. 01/02/2018
economy Samsung branches out into cryptocurrency mining The decision could pile pressure onto the competition. 01/02/2018
USA Facebook bans cryptocurrency ads amid 'fear of scams or deception' Adverts that promote cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and ICOs, will be banned on all Facebook platforms including the Audience Network and Instagram. 31/01/2018
Japan Japan calls for more cybercurrency rules & security for clients Government angry at €430 million of cryptocurrency exchange. 29/01/2018
Davos Global leaders tackle Bitcoin in Davos The value of Bitcoin soared by 1,700 per cent at the end of last year. But are global, cryptocurrencies regulatable, and do they help criminals transact their business? Davos tackles this difficult subject. 26/01/2018
world news Price of Bitcoin drops by nearly half since December peak Other cryptocurrencies plunged as well after reports South Korea and China could ban cryptocurrency trading. 17/01/2018
economy Cryptocurrency mania: and now, the bitcoin futures Investors can now bet on the rise or fall of the cryptocurrency using bitcoin futures, which have started trading on a major regulated exchange. 11/12/2017
Venezuela Maduro tries to change rules of game by creating Venezuelan cryptocurr Venezuela is creating a bitcoin rival, the "Petro", to get around the handicaps of what President Maduro calls America's "financial blockade" of the country. 04/12/2017
