Cryptocurrencies
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CoronaCoin cryptocurrency allows traders to bet on coronavirus deaths
News The cryptocurrency has been slammed as an immoral attempt at monetising the coronavirus outbreak
By Sabina Weston Published
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How safe are cryptocurrencies?
In-depth Their use of blockchain and anonymity of transactions may make digital currencies seem safe, but hidden weaknesses lurk below the surface
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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Facebook Libra drives central banks to consider digital currency
News Bank of England and counterparts in Japan, Europe and Canada are joining forces to study how to setup digital currencies
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Facebook partners yet to financially back Libra project
News Social network labelled "disingenuous" for downplaying its role in the direction of the group
By Erin Paulson Published
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US court orders alleged Bitcoin inventor to split his hoard
News Craig Wright must give half his bitcoins to his former business partner's estate
By Rene Millman Published
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Fintech sector warns of UK leadership complacency
News Digital finance survey signals concerns over Brexit impact on the sector
By Bobby Hellard Published
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On this one issue, Trump is absolutely correct
Opinion Sometimes the US president’s ramblings are right on the money
By Dale Walker Published
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BrewDog calls for crypto investors
News Equity For Punks scheme marks the company’s second crypto experiment
By Adam Shepherd Published
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Bitcoin news: Major retailers to offer crypto payment option
News US customers can now pay for goods at Starbucks, Nordstrom, Whole Foods and others using an app
By Dale Walker Published
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Rival cryptomining gangs warring over unsecure Linux servers
News Pacha Group’s malware goes toe-to-toe with Rocke for maximum computing power to launch mining attacks
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Cryptocurrency exchange loses access to $145m of user funds
News CEO death locks QuadrigaCX out of treasure trove of corporate cryptocurrency
By Connor Jones Published
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John McAfee goes on the run from the US government - again
News Controversial billionaire declares he is “at war” with the SEC
By Adam Shepherd Published
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