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Now playing Next Markets Euroviews. 2024 will see the end of the 'no-coiner' crypto sceptics The narrative of those who refuse to imagine a future in which cryptocurrencies will be integral to the financial system now seems forced, self-serving, and even fanatical, Silvina Moschini writes. 26/02/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Bitcoin price predictions: How much more could it rise in 2024? Thinking about investing in the popular cryptocurrency? A recent report predicts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2024. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. UK crypto regulation patchwork is too complex to bring real benefit While there are benefits to each of the existing regulations, they are part and parcel of a system of rules that is too complex and therefore does a disservice to UK citizens, Dr Paolo Tasca writes. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Iran's currency tumbles as tensions escalate in the Middle East The rial lost 17% in the past four months in the free market against the US dollar, as Iran tackles inflation soaring above 40%. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Money Fallen crypto company Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in the US Do Kwon, who owns a 92 per cent stake in the company, is currently in custody in Montenegro for using falsified documents to leave the US in March. 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Money Euroviews. Are we trading Bitcoin’s price for its centralisation? We can protect Bitcoin’s long-term value by diversifying how and where we invest in it and keeping a close eye on the custody practices and decentralisation (or lack thereof) of these financial products, Marc Taverner writes. 15/01/2024
Now playing Next Money US regulators approve first bitcoin ETFs in win for Wall Street US regulators have given 11 bitcoin ETFs the green light. 11/01/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Best investments in 2024: 'Digital gold' and European stocks Euronews Business takes a closer look at what investments are most likely to yield in the new year, amidst various uncertainties in the global economy. 01/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. European CBDC plans reveal diverse worldviews and peculiar bedfellows The unfolding CBDC narrative of 2024 continues to not just redefine the future of crypto; it's actively shaping the very fabric of Europe's economic identity, Jón Egilsson writes. 19/12/2023
Now playing Next Money A Bitcoin transaction uses the same amount of water as a swimming pool Bitcoin could make a change to make the cryptocurrency more environmentally friendly. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Business Which crypto blockchain is preferred by terrorist organisations? A fast-growing crypto network called Tron has become the major platform for crypto transfers backing groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Money Binance CEO CZ steps down amid anti-money laundering guilty plea Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ", plans to step down as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and plead guilty to felony charges. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Tech News FTX crypto 'king' found guilty on 7 counts of fraud and conspiracy "Sam Bankman-Fried perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history - a multibillion-dollar scheme designed to make him the king of crypto," US attorney Damian Williams said in a statement after the verdict. 03/11/2023
Now playing Next Business FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand in fraud trial The crypto magnate has testified without the jury present so the judge can decide which parts of the testimony to allow. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history. 27/10/2023
Now playing Next Markets Bitcoin crosses $34,000 to its highest value since May 2022 Spike comes amid speculation of an imminent bitcoin exchange-traded fund. 24/10/2023