Bitcoin
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Paraguay's dangerous dalliance with cryptocurrency
Under The Radar Overheating Paraguayans are pushing back over power outages caused by illegal miners
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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A short guide to bitcoin's halving event
The Explainer The cryptocurrency's price is at a near record high and April's cut in production could push it even higher
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is bitcoin back?
Talking Point World's most popular cryptocurrency looks set to hit record highs in 2024 but is 'not for the faint-hearted', experts say
By The Week UK Published
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US regulators approve Bitcoin ETFs – what it means for UK crypto fans
The Explainer US crypto fans can now invest in Bitcoin exchange traded funds but UK investors are likely to remain blocked
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty: where does crypto go from here?
Today's Big Question Conviction of the 'tousle-haired mogul' confirms sector's 'Wild West' and 'rogue' image, say experts
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How voracious Bitcoin mining is messing with Texans
In Depth Texas has declared itself open for Bitcoin mining. The state's energy grid — and its customers — are feeling the strain.
By Peter Weber Published
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Sam Bankman-Fried: ‘King of Crypto’ suffers stunning fall from grace
Why Everyone’s Talking About Once hailed as modern JP Morgan, former mogul is ‘marked by striking contradictions’
By The Week Staff Published
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What’s happening in El Salvador?
feature Anti-gang crackdown has proven popular but China trade deal is causing concern
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How Scotland Yard took down iSpoof in UK’s biggest ever fraud investigation
Speed Read Thousands of victims robbed of £10,000 each on average by scammers posing as banks and trusted sources
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The daily business briefing: November 14, 2022
Business Briefing FTX crypto fallout spreads, Morgan Stanley analysts say U.S. could avoid recession, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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Why Tesla has sold off its bitcoin holdings
Speed Read Elon Musk says need for cash is driving force but move signals more bad news for cryptocurrency
By The Week Staff Published
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Bitcoin drops below $20,000 for the first time since Nov. 2020
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By Grayson Quay Published
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Cryptocrash: why is the cryptocurrency market down?
Business Briefing New riders of the ‘crypto hype train’ are ‘getting hammered’ by falling bitcoin and Ethereum
By The Week Staff Published
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Crypto: A sell-off hits digital currencies
feature Is this the end of cryptocurrency?
By The Week Staff Published
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