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Cryptocurrency roundup: US overtakes China as biggest bitcoin miner
Cryptocurrency roundup: US overtakes China as biggest bitcoin miner
The US becomes the world’s biggest bitcoin miner, Russia’s Vladimir Putin gets onside and JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon gets sceptical. Saloni Sardana round…
15 Oct 2021
US approves ‘‘bitcoin lite’’ ETFs
US approves ‘‘bitcoin lite’’ ETFs
The US financial regulator has begun approving bitcoin-themed exchange-traded funds, but with important caveats.
15 Oct 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin approaches its all-time high
Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin approaches its all-time high
The price of bitcoin rose above $55,000 this week, its highest since May. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s behind the rise, and rounds up the rest of t…
8 Oct 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin shrugs off China's ban
Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin shrugs off China's ban
The bitcoin price rose by almost 7% this week despite China banning virtually all cryptocurrency transactions. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories tha…
1 Oct 2021
China comes close to banning cryptocurrencies
China comes close to banning cryptocurrencies
Chinese regulators have effectively banned cryptocurrencies, declaring all transactions to be “illegal financial activities”.
1 Oct 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: litecoin blunder, cardano update and bitcoin mining in Laos
Cryptocurrency roundup: litecoin blunder, cardano update and bitcoin mining in Laos
Saloni Sardana looks at the week’s biggest stories in the world of cryptocurrencies.
17 Sep 2021
Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski: fintech innovator gunning for the banks
Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski: fintech innovator gunning for the banks
Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s Klarna app allows customers to buy now, pay later, without racking up interest charges. He’s excited about the future. Regul…
12 Sep 2021
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Cryptocurrency roundup: Bitcoin sells off even as it becomes legal tender
Cryptocurrency roundup: Bitcoin sells off even as it becomes legal tender
In a week when El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender, cryptocurrency values fell hard – with one exception. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that c…
10 Sep 2021
What is Solana and why has the cryptocurrency rocketed this year?
What is Solana and why has the cryptocurrency rocketed this year?
Cryptocurrency Solana hit an all-time high this week after rising by around 350% in the last month alone. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on and …
8 Sep 2021
How to invest in blockchain without buying bitcoin
How to invest in blockchain without buying bitcoin
Many investors have been searching for a way to invest in bitcoin in their Sipp or Isa via a regular broker account. This fund fits the bill nicely, s…
8 Sep 2021
El Salvador could be the shape of things to come for bitcoin – and emerging nations
El Salvador could be the shape of things to come for bitcoin – and emerging nations
El Salvador has become the first nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. That’s an extraordinarily bullish move both for bitcoin and for El Salvador,…
7 Sep 2021
Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. What does that mean for investors?
Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. What does that mean for investors?
El Salvador has become the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Saloni Sardana explains why, and looks at what it might mean f…
7 Sep 2021
Everything you wanted to know about ethereum but were too afraid to ask
Everything you wanted to know about ethereum but were too afraid to ask
The ethereum blockchain and its ether cryptocurrency is second only to bitcoin in size and importance. But what exactly is it and what is it for? Domi…
1 Sep 2021
Cryptocurrency round-up: PayPal taps into UK crypto market and FCA blacklists Binance
Cryptocurrency round-up: PayPal taps into UK crypto market and FCA blacklists Binance
In a mixed week for crypto, PayPal taps into the UK market and the FCA blacklists Binance. Saloni Sardana looks at the week in crypto.
27 Aug 2021
Boom, bust - what's next for bitcoin?
Boom, bust - what's next for bitcoin?
The price of bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster journey since the start of the year. Dominic Frisby explains where we are in the cycle now.
25 Aug 2021
What PayPal’s foray into cryptocurrencies means for your money
What PayPal’s foray into cryptocurrencies means for your money
PayPal on Monday announced it is tapping into the UK market by allowing its UK users to buy, hold, and sell virtual currencies. Saloni Sardana assesse…
24 Aug 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: Ethereum’s network update kicks in
Cryptocurrency roundup: Ethereum’s network update kicks in
The price of ether surged this week after the much anticipated “London” update, while the US financial regulator stuck the boot into the sector. Salon…
6 Aug 2021
What Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal means for cryptocurrency investors
What Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal means for cryptocurrency investors
The US’s $1trn bipartisan infrastructure agreement contains provisions for raising taxes on cryptocurrency investments. Saloni Sardana looks into the …
4 Aug 2021
Bitcoin miners are cleaning up their act, using green energy to drive higher profits
Bitcoin miners are cleaning up their act, using green energy to drive higher profits
Bitcoin has been criticised for its vast energy consumption in its pursuit of profit. But that same desire for profit is powering a green energy revol…
4 Aug 2021
Alternative finance – tap into new sources of credit for your business
Alternative finance – tap into new sources of credit for your business
Britain’s booming alternative-finance sector is a boon for small businesses, says David Prosser.
27 Jul 2021
Bitcoin price jumps as Amazon mulls accepting cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin price jumps as Amazon mulls accepting cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies jumped in price on Monday after a report suggested Amazon will begin accepting bitcoin payments.
26 Jul 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: US and EU impose tougher regulations
Cryptocurrency roundup: US and EU impose tougher regulations
Cryptocurrencies have had a volatile week with news of regulatory crackdowns across different continents dominating the news. Saloni Sardana looks at …
23 Jul 2021