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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.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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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.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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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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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin shrugs off China's ban
News The bitcoin price rose by almost 7% this week despite China banning virtually all cryptocurrency transactions. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that caught our eye this week.
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China comes close to banning cryptocurrencies
News Chinese regulators have effectively banned cryptocurrencies, declaring all transactions to be “illegal financial activities”.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Cryptocurrency roundup: China’s crackdown intensifies
News Most major cryptocurrencies suffered falls this week as China cracked down even harder, while the Evergrande crisis rattled global markets, including cryptocurrencies. Saloni Sardana looks at this week’s top crypto stories.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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Cryptocurrency roundup: litecoin blunder, cardano update and bitcoin mining in Laos
News Saloni Sardana looks at the week’s biggest stories in the world of cryptocurrencies.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: Bitcoin sells off even as it becomes legal tender
News In a week when El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender, cryptocurrency values fell hard – with one exception. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that caught our eye.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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