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Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography, the process of encoding and decoding data, to secure transactions. Buying and selling is done using a blockchain, a decentralized public ledger.

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Trump hurls bitcoin to new records — will the rally endure?

Trump hurls bitcoin to new records — will the rally endure?

The president-elect intentionally courted the bitcoin community. But can he make good on his promises?
BusinessNovember 12, 2024
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Why has bitcoin reached a new high?

Why has bitcoin reached a new high?

Ever since Donald Trump won last week's election, Bitcoin has been going through the roof.
BusinessNovember 11, 202402:01 min
Republican Donald Trump smiling standing at a podium in November 2024

What Donald Trump's election win means for the world economy

What Donald Trump's election win means for the world economy

The US dollar and bitcoin are up as Donald Trump's renewed "America First" policies come into focus.
BusinessNovember 6, 2024
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Manhattan federal court flanked by police officers

Sam Bankman-Fried: The rise and fall of the FTX crypto mogul

Sam Bankman-Fried: The rise and fall of the FTX crypto mogul

Ex-billionaire cryptocurrency wunderkind, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced for stealing $8 billion from customers.
BusinessMarch 28, 2024
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Bitcoin breaks record: Will the crypto rally sustain?

Bitcoin breaks record: Will the crypto rally sustain?

The price of bitcoin has soared to record highs. But a simultaneous gold rally is sending a mixed message.
BusinessMarch 11, 2024
A hand drawing a digital pig with sunglasses that will be turned into a NFT, non-fungible token

NFT bubble has truly burst, but do they have a future?

NFT bubble has truly burst, but do they have a future?

NFTs were a pandemic curiosity, with the digital assets experiencing a massive rise in value before a huge crash.
BusinessDecember 1, 2023
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How cryptocurrency fueled Hamas' terror attack on Israel

A crackdown on cryptocurrency accounts linked to Hamas has reignited scrutiny of the digital assets.
BusinessOctober 15, 2023
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