Cryptocurrency

Crypto’s dirty secret: Mining it hurts the planet

Bitcoin’s energy use per dollar generated now exceeds that of mining copper or gold

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A worker walks past crypto mining racks at a plant in Hernandarias, 350km east of Asuncion, Paraguay on August 2, 2024.

Hackers targeted Barcelona's Instagram for crypto scam?

Hackers target FC Barcelona's Instagram to push $FCB crypto scam

Barcelona Instagram hacked to promote fake FCB coin in new Solana crypto scam?

Visa pilots new way to speed up cross-border payments

Unlocks liquidity, cuts costs, and modernises treasury operations for global businesses

Visa pilots stablecoin funding to speed up cross-border payments

BNB boom: The Binance coin everyone’s talking about

Surge hasn’t just been about crypto markets rallying, it’s tied to intense speculation

In November last year, Zhao and Binance pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering and US sanctions violations under a sweeping settlement with the US that allows the crypto exchange to continue operating.

UAE among world's top crypto hubs

UAE scores perfect 10 for tax-friendliness with zero levies on crypto trading and mining

Strong government backing, including Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and the Central Bank’s Digital Dirham programme, underpins the emirates’ thriving blockchain ecosystem.

UAE signs global deal on crypto tax info exchange

Framework set to take effect in 2027 with first cross-border data sharing in 2028

UAE signs global agreement on crypto tax information exchange: What it means

Trump’s huge golden Bitcoin statue: Why all the debate?

The unveiling coincided with the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point interest rate cut.

12-foot Trump statue with Bitcoin ignites debate in Washington DC

The man who lost $777 million to a forgotten password

Software developer has only two guesses left to recover password that unlocks his fortune

Bitcoin: Meet Stefan Thomas who lost $777 million to a forgotten password

Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally hits sudden turbulence

Recent sell-off forced a cascade of stop-losses and liquidations, accelerating the drop

Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally hits sudden turbulence: Will it last long?

Could Bitcoin replace US dollar as reserve currency?

More countries build Bitcoin reserves: What it means for top crypto, investors worldwide

Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture.

Bitcoin hits record high above $124,000

The cryptocurrency rose above its previous July record

Bitcoin's value has recently soared, fuelled by US regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

Why record run of Bitcoin, Ether is far from over

BTC rallies towards July peak, ether surges after US opens retirement funds to crypto

Bitcoin’s record run isn’t over — new US rules could spark next big crypto wave

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