Cryptocurrency

Crypto donors pay $1 mn in fees for failed US constitution bid

The crowd-funding endeavor used the digital money ether, which extracts a charge for each transaction

9 days ago

By AFP News

New York

5 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency Is So Popular

A cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that uses encryption to regulate the generation of currency units.

16 days ago

By IBT UK Contributor

Football industry embraces crypto as Messi helps 'fan tokens' take off

Meanwhile, some supporter groups have criticised their clubs for embracing fan tokens.

16 days ago

By Andy Scott

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From Squid coin to memes, the 'Wild West' of crypto

After the market value of all its coins together exceeded $30 million, investors then discovered that they could not cash in on their gains.

24 days ago

By Joseph Sotinel with Thomas Urbain in New York

Bitcoin

Stocks lower on inflation fears; Bitcoin hits new record

Crypto prices have been driven higher by both institutional demand and retail buying

24 days ago

By AFP News

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Crypto market value tops $3 trillion for first time

Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, hit a record-high $66,000 last month after taking another step towards mainstream status.

25 days ago

By AFP News

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What 1 Bitcoin Can Buy You

The value of bitcoin has been one of the most followed trends in the global financial markets. As of October 19, 2021, bitcoin hit a record high value of $66,975.

25 days ago

By IBT UK Contributor

Crypto addiction: A hidden epidemic?

Experts regard the phenomenon as a form of gambling addiction

Nov 4, 2021

By Katy Lee with Ed Jones in New York

Bitcoin Ethereum

'Squid Game' cryptocurrency 24-hour surge beats Bitcoin 2021 price increase

Players can partake in games on a virtual platform using the cryptocurrency

Nov 1, 2021

By Danielle Ong

Bitcoin

Crypto mining must go back to the future

The very first Bitcoins were created in 2009, mined by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto on his personal computer.

Oct 28, 2021

By Marvin Tong

Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin an Inflation Hedge?

Inflation refers to the decline of a currency's purchasing power over time. That means the same unit of money used to buy a basket of items today would purchase fewer items in the future.

Oct 24, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Tether and Bitcoin Manipulation – What You Should Know

People have talked a lot about Tether and Bitcoin, with some economists saying the former is a potential financial stability risk.

Oct 24, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Can Bitcoin Be Green?

Crypto mining, the process of generating new tokens, consumes a lot of energy, which impacts growing concern over the environmental impacts of virtual currencies.

Oct 22, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Is Bitcoin an Inflationary or a Deflationary Currency

The classification of Bitcoin as either inflationary or deflationary remains a contentious subject. Economists and academics have mixed reactions to that proposition.

Oct 22, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

What Will Happen if Bitcoin's Price Went to Zero?

Although it is doubtful, there is a possibility that Bitcoin's price would depreciate to zero. Some experts claim the run-up in Bitcoin's price is a bubble that might soon come to a halt.

Oct 22, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

New Bitcoin-linked security to premiere on Wall Street

The arrival of the ETF comes six months after cryptomoney exchange platform Coinbase premiered on the Nasdaq.

Oct 19, 2021

By AFP News

Bitcoin

Can You Mine Bitcoin Alone?

Bitcoin works as an online form of fiat money. However, people mine it like gold. So, how can you join the Bitcoin rush that seems to interest everybody?

Sep 24, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor