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Crypto named Omicron spikes and outperforms Bitcoin amid variant fears

The token came into existence in November and appears to have risen for no other reason than the newly-named COVID strain.

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Inside Decentraland, a metaverse world where 'land' sells for millions

There is growing interest in virtual social platforms like Decentraland which bills itself as the first fully-decentralised virtual social world in the metaverse.

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Bitcoin's price has slumped after a new COVID variant was found. Why?

The markets have seen investors dump riskier assets during this time of uncertainty and fears of fresh lockdowns.

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'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021

Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'.

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Plan to ban most cryptocurrencies in India sparks selling frenzy

India will allow only certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses, a move that has sparked heavy selling.

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India announces plans to ban most cryptocurrencies in new clampdown

As well as banning most coins, the new bill will establish a new digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India.

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El Salvador reveals plans to build the world's first 'Bitcoin City'

Billed as 'fully ecological' powered by geothermal energy from a volcano, El Salvador's "Bitcoin City" is the country's latest commitment to crypto.

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Tech this week: Teen arrested over €32 million crypto heist

A multimillion crypto heist by a teenager, Elon Musk continues his Tesla stock sale and a €35 million cryptocurrency bid for a US Constitution. Here's your weekly tech round up.

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Bitcoin mining is putting vulnerable communities at risk, say experts

The environmental impacts of growing cryptocurrency use are most likely to be felt in the Global South, a new paper finds.

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How leading crypto investment firms are attracting top banking talent

The financial sector once had its pick of raw talent. Now, crypto firms are leading the way post-COVID in attracting the best financial minds.

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Flush with success: Are these the most bizarre toilet innovations?

There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to innovating the humble privy. Here’s our top five on World Toilet Day.

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Over €9 billion was lost to a boom in crypto crime on DeFi platforms

Crime is soaring in the mostly unregulated DeFi sector, according to London-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.

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Why are Bitcoin and other cryptos nursing losses after hitting highs?

The Bitcoin price is highly manipulated because the market is an "unregulated pool for sharks," one crypto expert told Euronews Next.

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Norway could back Bitcoin mining ban on environmental grounds

The Nordic nation is popular among crypto miners because of its renewable electricity and low energy prices, but a government minister says the energy usage of some types of token mining is 'hard to justify'.

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Meme coin posters spark calls for crypto advert ban in London

The posters advertising the Floki dog-themed meme cryptocurrency have sparked calls to ban adverts for "risky" financial services from London's public transport system.

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Why is the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena?

Crypto.com has been on a spending spree across the global sports landscape over the past year.

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Ban Bitcoin mining to save the environment, say Swedish authorities

Environment and finance regulators in the Nordic country say crypto mining's electricity usage is putting the climate at risk.

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Twitter sets up crypto team in bid for decentralisation

The move will come as no surprise as the Twitter bio of CEO and founder Jack Dorsey is just "#bitcoin".

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Reddit co-founder invests in blockchain social media

Reddit's co-founder and Solana venture team up for a €86 million blockchain investment initiative.

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Why are Ethereum and Bitcoin prices reaching new record highs?

Bitcoin and Ethereum hit its all-time records on Tuesday as cryptos rebound. We take a look at what is driving the hype.