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El Salvador could be the shape of things to come for bitcoin – and emerging nations
Opinion 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, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s why.
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Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. What does that mean for investors?
News 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 for investors.
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Cryptocurrency round-up: PayPal taps into UK crypto market and FCA blacklists Binance
News 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.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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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.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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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.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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