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MPs call for crypto trading to be treated as gambling
Bitcoin
Bitcoin & crypto

MPs call for crypto trading to be treated as gambling

The high risk associated with crypto currency trading make it more akin to gambling than a financial service, MPs have said in a new report calling fo…
17 May 2023
Why bitcoin will never eclipse gold
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Why bitcoin will never eclipse gold

Gold has no equal as a store of wealth, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
11 Apr 2023
Coinbase’s USD stablecoin – what is it and why should you use it?
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Coinbase’s USD stablecoin – what is it and why should you use it?

USD Coin – a stablecoin created by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase – offers a safer way to invest in and hold cryptocurrency. Here’s what it is and …
23 Dec 2022
Gold or bitcoin: what will replace the US dollar?
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Bitcoin & crypto

Gold or bitcoin: what will replace the US dollar?

As Russia and the West move further apart, there’s a growing need for a new global reserve currency. The US dollar could soon be replaced by gold or b…
6 Dec 2022
15 ways bitcoin makes the world better
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Bitcoin & crypto

15 ways bitcoin makes the world better

What problem does bitcoin solve? How does it make the world better? Dominic Frisby shares his view.
23 Nov 2022
Paypal, bitcoin, and the weaponisation of money
Bitcoin & crypto

Paypal, bitcoin, and the weaponisation of money

Recent events have shown how both business and governments can “weaponise” money and shut down dissent. What to do? Buy bitcoin, says Dominic Frisby.
22 Sep 2022
Three cryptocurrency funds for the adventurous investor
Bitcoin & crypto

Three cryptocurrency funds for the adventurous investor

The crypto sector is extremely risky, but these three cryptocurrency funds may appeal to adventurous investors who anticipate a rebound, says David St…
25 Aug 2022
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Michael Saylor: the tech mystic who bet it all on bitcoin
Bitcoin & crypto

Michael Saylor: the tech mystic who bet it all on bitcoin

Michael Saylor, the founder of data analytics company MicroStrategy, has pursued the odd strategy of placing the whole firm on red at the roulette tab…
14 Aug 2022
Ruja Ignatova: the crooked cryptoqueen
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Ruja Ignatova: the crooked cryptoqueen

Ruja Ignatova’s charm and guile, honed in the dark markets of post-Soviet Bulgaria, persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin, her Ponzi scheme. Then sh…
24 Jul 2022
Cryptocurrency roundup: EU introduces crypto-regulation
Bitcoin & crypto

Cryptocurrency roundup: EU introduces crypto-regulation

Bitcoin halted its decline this week as the EU moves to regulate the sector. Saloni Sardana rounds up the week’s cryptocurrency news.
8 Jul 2022
Changpeng Zhao: Binance founder undaunted by the crypto winter
Bitcoin & crypto

Changpeng Zhao: Binance founder undaunted by the crypto winter

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of controversial cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been severely battered by carnage in the sector. But the future is b…
3 Jul 2022
The MoneyWeek Podcast: nuggets of positivity in an extended bear market
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: nuggets of positivity in an extended bear market

Merryn and John talk about he need for higher wages and lower house prices, and why the fact that this is the least dramatic bear market they’ve ever …
1 Jul 2022
Vitalik Buterin: the man who changed cryptocurrencies
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Vitalik Buterin: the man who changed cryptocurrencies

Maths prodigy Vitalik Buterin became fascinated by bitcoin as a teenager. Now 28, he is worshipped as a near deity by crypto-enthusiasts.
26 Jun 2022
Celebrity bitcoin ads echo the subprime mortgage crisis
Bitcoin & crypto

Celebrity bitcoin ads echo the subprime mortgage crisis

A wave of ads featuring celebrities punting crypto to the masses are reminiscent of how low income Americans were encouraged to take on loans they cou…
23 Jun 2022
The MoneyWeek Podcast with Dylan Grice
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The MoneyWeek Podcast with Dylan Grice

Merryn talks to Dylan Grice of Calderwood Capital about how central bankers are the problem, not the solution; how bitcoin can counter the increasing …
23 Jun 2022
How will the crash of 2022 play out?
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How will the crash of 2022 play out?

Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies – everything is crashing at the same time. We’ve seen these kinds of multiple collapses before, says Merryn Somerset W…
20 Jun 2022
How much further will bitcoin fall?
Bitcoin & crypto

How much further will bitcoin fall?

Bitcoin has crashed hard, along with the wider cryptocurrency sector. Everything is looking awful, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he asks just how low bit…
15 Jun 2022
Investing in the digital economy
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Investing in the digital economy

Cryptocurrencies have the potential to fundamentally reshape the global financial system. How, then, do investors explore these ideas?
13 Jun 2022
Owning both bitcoin and gold has proved a winning strategy – will it continue?
Bitcoin & crypto

Owning both bitcoin and gold has proved a winning strategy – will it continue?

Bitcoin is known for its volatility; gold for its stability. Together, says Charlie Morris, they can be a winning combination for investors looking to…
13 Jun 2022
Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future
Bitcoin & crypto

Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future

Cryptocurrencies have crashed hard, with bitcoin down by more than 50% from its peak. But, says Dominic Frisby, bitcoin still has a future – it is the…
19 May 2022
Do Kwon: the King of Crypto Lunatics
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Do Kwon: the King of Crypto Lunatics

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon liked to ruffle feathers and stir things up in his industry. But the collapse of his empire has left investors des…
19 May 2022
Cryptocurrencies are crashing – so how low will bitcoin go?
Bitcoin & crypto

Cryptocurrencies are crashing – so how low will bitcoin go?

The entire cryptocurrency sector is crashing, with bitcoin now well below $30,000. This is big, says Dominic Frisby. So just how low could bitcoin go?
12 May 2022