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Mastercard expands cryptocurrency services - what will change?

Mastercard said its partners can allow customers earn and spend rewards in cryptocurrency instead of loyalty points.

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Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen

Long waited sci-fi epic Dune was released in cinemas at the same time as streaming, much to the behest of its director, Denis Villeneuve.

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Is Vegas the new go-to destination for US art? Picasso fans think so

The MGM Resorts group have somewhat of a ubiquitous presence on the Vegas strip. An enormous sale of half of their Picasso collection has the rest of the world asking - since when did Vegas own so much art?

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Joan Collins brands Shatner a 'fool', but who else is off to space?

Collins criticised William Shatner's space trip, citing concerns for the planet. Here are a list of other famous faces planning on ignoring her advice.

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Explaining blockchain: How exactly does the technology work?

Cryptocurrencies constitute just one application of blockchain. But the technology has the potential to transform how we store and secure all kinds of data.

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Broken records: UK streaming services face government heat

Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run.

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Euroviews. Cryptocurrencies won't be considered as legal currencies

Bitcoin fails to fulfil the key functions of money and therefore won't be recognised as money in a legal sense.

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Is France about to relax its rules on cryptocurrencies?

One young French politician is pushing to relax rules on taxing cryptos but others fear there are not enough investors to be worthwhile.

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Tina Turner sells rights to back catalogue for reported €43 million

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has struck a deal with German music publisher BMG for an estimated €43 million. She joins a growing list of stars looking to cash in on their catalogues.

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Pandora Papers: Everything you need to know about the bombshell leak

Involving 29,000 offshore companies and €9.7 trillion in hidden wealth, the explosive Pandora Papers have exposed attempts by 330 politicians and personalities to avoid tax.

Art

Banksy's Balloon Girl expected to fetch over €2.5million at auction

The Bristol-born UK artist redefined our perceptions of street art in the 2000s. Christie's London auction house expect Banksy's 2005 remake of Girl With Balloon to sell for millions next week.

Money

Glitch leaves €134 million in Comp crypto up for grabs

An error in the Compound DeFi platform saw it distribute millions in the tokens by mistake. Then on Sunday, people started taking more.

Art

British Museum accepts Nigerian artist's gift but keeps looted bronzes

The British Museum has a gigantic collection of stolen artefacts from multiple continents. One Nigerian artist set out on an exchange to get theirs back.

Money

'Whales' make Europe the world's new cryptocurrency capital

The continent saw rapid growth in crypto transactions over the last year, fuelled in part by large investors looking for returns in the decentralised finance market.

Work

Danish artist protests low pay by taking €70,000 of museum's cash

The Kunsten museum in Aalborg was expecting to receive two picture frames containing the money. What they got was an empty box and a note.

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‘Unheard’ John Lennon recording sells for €50,000 in Copenhagen

The cassette tape features a performance that hasn't been listened to in over 50 years, along with an interview conducted by four Danish schoolboys.

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Watch: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain explained

Where did Bitcoin come from and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s first cryptocurrency.

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What is a crypto wallet? You could soon get one with Robinhood

Customers of Robinhood, which benefited from a boom in retail trading during the COVID pandemic, have long asked for crypto wallets.

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Euroviews. The evolution of money: NFTs could become as ubiquitous as property

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are becoming more relevant and mainstream as sports teams and celebrities create their own digital tokens.

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The value of cryptocurrencies has plummeted again. Here's why

Concerns over the spillover risk to the global economy from Chinese property group Evergrande's troubles tide over into the cryptos. But that's not the only reason.