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Facebook unveils new cryptocurrency Libra

Mark Zuckerburg's plans to launch a cryptocurrency are part the company's drive to expand beyond social networking

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Economy

EU Commission promotes financial technology to bypass third parties

Blockchain technology is already used by digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Economy

Samsung branches out into cryptocurrency mining

The decision could pile pressure onto the competition.

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.

Japan

Japan calls for more cybercurrency rules & security for clients

Government angry at €430 million of cryptocurrency exchange.

Business Series

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.

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.

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.

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.