Why China is getting tough on crypto
Cryptocurrency prices have fluctuated wildly in recent weeks as China intensifies a crackdown on trading and mining operations.
Jun 21, 2021
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US recovers over half of ransom paid to pipeline hackers
The US Justice Department announced Monday that it had recovered more than half of the $4.4 million paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russia-based ransomware extortionists Darkside, who had forced the shutdown of a major fuel ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Square chief Dorsey mulls pocket wallet for bitcoin
Jack Dorsey on Friday put out word that his financial payments startup Square is thinking about making a real-world wallet for safely pocketing bitcoin.
Jun 4, 2021
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Economic downturn fueling Argentine crypto craze
Argentina's economic downturn, with high inflation, a deflating currency and a shortage of US dollars to invest in, has in fact proved a shot in the arm for one sector: cryptocurrency.
May 4, 2021
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Record-breaking Bitcoin tumbles on Yellen warning
Bitcoin tumbled Tuesday from its record-breaking run after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the "highly speculative" unit could be used for "illicit" purposes.
Feb 23, 2021
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Bitcoin market hits $1.0 trillion in value
The total value of all bitcoin topped $1.0 trillion on Friday, capping a spectacular record-breaking week for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Feb 19, 2021
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Electric carmaker Tesla invests $1.5 bn in bitcoin
Tesla helped push bitcoin to an all-time high Monday after the carmaker announced a $1.5 billion investment in the digital money and plans to accept the cryptocurrency from customers buying its electric vehicles.
Feb 8, 2021
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Think GameStop is wild? Meet Dogecoin, the meme-inspired digital currency that began as a joke and is now worth billions
For a minute there, it looked like Ronny Maali had struck it rich—relatively speaking.
Feb 4, 2021
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BlackRock opens door to bitcoin in boost for cryptocurrency
BlackRock, Wall Street's biggest money manager, is opening the door to investing in bitcoin futures in a potential boost for the controversial cryptocurrency.
Jan 21, 2021
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Digital euro could happen 'within five years': Lagarde
A digital euro should be a reality within five years, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Wednesday.
Jan 13, 2021
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