Now playing Next Money Three things to know before you take the plunge and invest in crypto Investing in crypto right now is tempting but before you do, you should take these three things into consideration. 21/08/2021
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Now playing Next Money What are cryptocurrencies and how do you use them? We're seeing a lot of growth in the use of cryptocurrencies. What are they and how do they work? 08/06/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Why the Charlie Bit My Finger video could soon vanish from YouTube The 2007 video made two adorable brothers famous. Now that it's been sold as an NFT for over €600,000, it could disappear for good. 26/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin's recovery is in question as miners search for the exits Bitcoin has slumped to pre-February levels after investors became spooked by China's crypto crackdown. How much damage is it likely to suffer? 24/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Cryptocurrency crash: What just happened and what lies ahead? Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin all plunged in value following a crackdown in China. But what does that mean for investors? 20/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Hungary is set to cut taxes on cryptocurrencies by half from 2022 Hungary is cutting tax on cryptocurrency earnings by half as interest in the crypto market drives it to all-time highs. 12/05/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Second-biggest cryptocurrency Ethereum soars above record $4,000 mark In a week where other altcoins, including Dogecoin, took a hit, Ethereum's value has soared to record highs. 10/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Dogecoin's value tumbles after Elon Musk called it 'a hustle' on SNL Dogecoin, which is often seen as a joke, soared in value this week after it was listed on investing apps. Elon Musk's appearance on SNL has changed all that. 09/05/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Bitcoin and Ethereum will be accepted in Sotheby's Banksy auction While NFTs are growing in popularity, physical artworks have yet to be swept up in the world of cryptocurrencies. Until now, that is. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news EBay is open to accepting cryptocurrencies and selling NFTs The surge of cryptocurrencies and the emergence of NFTs is something eBay is keeping an eye on, its CEO said on Monday. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Can cryptocurrencies adapt to environmental concerns and rule changes? Experts warn evolving rules, environmental concerns and competition from central banks threaten to undermine many of the world's fast-growing crypto assets. 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Money Ethereum jumps to record high on report of EIB digital bond issuance Reports of a bond sale by the European Investment Bank on the Ethereum network have sent the value of Ether soaring to new heights. 28/04/2021
Now playing Next Money Turkey has just banned using cryptocurrencies for payments With the lira hit by spiralling inflation, Turks have increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies as a stable asset. That is until the Central Bank banned their use. 16/04/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news What is Coinbase and why is its IPO so significant? Widely expected to become worth more than Goldman Sachs overnight, the floating of Coinbase on the Nasdaq is significant for the future of cryptocurrencies. 14/04/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Cryptocurrencies now worth more than the world's most valuable company After record-breaking price hikes, the combined value of the cryptocurrency market now outstrips Apple, the world's most valuable company. 14/04/2021
Now playing Next Money In pandemic-stricken Cuba, cryptocurrencies are becoming a lifeline Can cryptocurrencies be a long-term solution for impoverished countries, particularly in times of economic crisis? Cuba could be about to find out. 05/04/2021
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