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Boom, bust - what's next for bitcoin?
Analysis 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.
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What PayPal’s foray into cryptocurrencies means for your money
Analysis 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 assesses what this means for investors and their portfolios.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: Ethereum’s network update kicks in
News The price of ether surged this week after the much anticipated “London” update, while the US financial regulator stuck the boot into the sector. Saloni Sardana rounds up the week’s crypto news.
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What Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal means for cryptocurrency investors
News The US’s $1trn bipartisan infrastructure agreement contains provisions for raising taxes on cryptocurrency investments. Saloni Sardana looks into the proposals.
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Bitcoin miners are cleaning up their act, using green energy to drive higher profits
Opinion 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 revolution, says Dominic Frisby, using power that would otherwise go to waste.
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Bitcoin price jumps as Amazon mulls accepting cryptocurrencies
News Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies jumped in price on Monday after a report suggested Amazon will begin accepting bitcoin payments.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: US and EU impose tougher regulations
News Cryptocurrencies have had a volatile week with news of regulatory crackdowns across different continents dominating the news. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that caught our eye this week.
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Bitcoin bounces – but only after dipping below key level of $30,000. What’s next?
News Bitcoin rose by 6% this morning after dropping below $30,000. Is this the start of a rally, or something more short-lived?
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Cryptocurrency roundup: Twitter founder’s “DeFi” platform
News In crypto this week: regulators are getting worried; Jack Dorsey’s bitcoin DeFi platform; and dogecoin’s co-founder lambasts cryptocurrencies. Salon Sardana reports on the top crypto stories of the week.
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