Cryptocurrency
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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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2023: the year of crypto instability
The Explainer Crypto reached peaks — and valleys — throughout 2023
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Rishi Sunak's legislative agenda is thin gruel'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By 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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Sam Bankman-Fried: crypto on trial
Talking point The implosion of FTX may go down as one of the biggest financial frauds in American history
By The Week Staff Published
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Cryptocurrency: Here come the regulators
feature Why the government is cracking down on crypto
By The Week Staff Published
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How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto
Speed Read Pyongyang-backed cyber gangs use ‘mixers’ to launder their criminal proceeds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Sam Bankman-Fried: ‘King of Crypto’ suffers stunning fall from grace
In the Spotlight Once hailed as modern JP Morgan, former mogul is ‘marked by striking contradictions’
By The Week Staff Published
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How the USD Coin aims to bring stability to the crypto market
feature Cryptocurrency prices can swing wildly – but stablecoins such as USDC are aiming to minimise volatility in the market
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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2 top Sam Bankman-Fried associates plead guilty in FTX scheme, will cooperate with prosecutors
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By Peter Weber Published
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Sam Bankman-Fried: the arrest of the disgraced crypto crusader
feature The founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested on Monday
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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