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Cryptocurrency roundup: ether hits a new high and a dramatic week for dogecoin-inspired SHIB
News Saloni Sardana rounds up the main cryptocurrency stories in a week when ether hit a fresh record high and an obscure cryptocurrency hit the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
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Meme coins can be a laugh or even make you money – but they’re also scam central
Analysis Cryptocurrencies such as Shiba Inu and Doge are jokes that have created billionaires. But there's a more sinister side to so-called "meme coins", says Dominic Frisby, that could cost you dear.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Stablecoins: the future of money
Analysis This form of cryptocurrency might not yet be as well-known as bitcoin, but could prove more significant in the long term. Charlie Morris, founder of ByteTree.com, explains why.
By Charlie Morris Published
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Cryptocurrency roundup: Bitcoin falls below $60,000 and Tesla's Elon Musk U-turns again
Analysis Bitcoin falls below $60,000, Tesla's Elon Musk signals the company may accept crypto again and El Salvador buys more bitcoin. Saloni Sardana rounds up on the biggest crypto stories of the week.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin hits a new record high
News In the week when bitcoin hit a new high, we look at what’s been going on in the world of cryptocurrencies this week.
By Ben Judge Published
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If you want to get exposure to bitcoin, I have this great idea for you
Opinion As bitcoin climbs to new highs, you can now buy a bitcoin ETF. But if you really want to get some exposure to bitcoin, there’s a much better way, says Dominic Frisby.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: US overtakes China as biggest bitcoin miner
Analysis 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 rounds up the biggest crypto stories of the week.
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US approves ‘‘bitcoin lite’’ ETFs
News The US financial regulator has begun approving bitcoin-themed exchange-traded funds, but with important caveats.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin approaches its all-time high
News 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 the week’s cryptocurrency news.
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