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China gives away £1.1 million worth of digital currency to 50,000 citizens via lottery

Winning lottery entries received digital red packets each containing 200 yuan (£23) which can be downloaded and used in over 3,000 stores.

Oct 13, 2020

By Nina Siena

Facebook creates unit devoted to financial services

Noting security concerns posed by Facebook's yet-to-be-launched digital currency Libra, the Federal Reserve last week revealed plans for its own instant payments system.

Aug 11, 2020

By AFP News

Bitcoin

COVID-19: Analysts still eyeing Bitcoin as inflation hedge despite perceived volatility

Even renowned hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones believes a bullish turnout is in the making for Bitcoin.

Jul 9, 2020

By John Diente

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Bitcoin rises after eagerly awaited 'halving'

Given its turbulent history, analysts remain sceptical about Bitcoin's future prospects.

May 13, 2020

By IBT Staff Reporter

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Bitcoin world faces 'halving': what's happening?

Bitcoin stood late Tuesday at $9,200 after a choppy few months linked to coronavirus markets turmoil.

May 7, 2020

By Kevin Trublet, Roland Jackson

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Bitcoin scam uses Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's names to lure prospective investors

Some of the previous personalities that were used by scammers included Lord Sugar, Richard Branson, and Bill Gates.

Apr 10, 2020

By John Diente

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Who's wrong on Bitcoin – The Simpsons or Warren Buffett?

Traditional investors have often been wary of the emerging asset class, questioning what underpins its value, while many millennials have rushed to add riskier cryptocurrencies to their younger portfolios.

Feb 29, 2020

By Brian Hankey

Hacker

Microsoft claims more than 80,000 computers were infected by new Dexphot malware

Microsoft issues an advisory regarding the Dexphot malware, which silently uses a computer's resources to mine for cryptocurrency.

Nov 27, 2019

By John Diente

Aziz Com Mirza

Cryptocurrency scam: Instagram influencer Aziz Com Mirza held in Dubai

Mirza was famous for his extravagant lifestyle, which he advertised on Instagram.

Nov 1, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency

G7 says Libra should not launch until risks 'adequately addressed'

France's economy minister Bruno Le Maire warned that a currency like Libra could undermine sovereign nations' control over their exchange rates.

Oct 18, 2019

By Antonio Rodriguez

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency

Group behind Facebook's Libra coin announces 21 founding members

Libra faces criticism from regulators, and reported warnings from the Group of Seven that it poses a threat to the global financial system.

Oct 15, 2019

By AFP News

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Blockchain News: Cryptocurrency to come under money laundering, disclosure laws

Cryptocurrency is becoming a reality and the need for regulation is urgent.

Oct 14, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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Blockchain News: UNICEF now accepts Bitcoin; Facebook Libra under scrutiny

Antonio Guterres has stated that UN may run out of money by the end of October and is looking to raise new sources of funding.

Oct 10, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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Brexit scam: Bitcoin conmen impersonate Queen Elizabeth in an attempted hack

The conmen reportedly sent out letters requesting donations to save the UK economy.

Oct 1, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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Cryptocurrency: Venezuela wants to invest in Bitcoin to avoid international sanctions

The cryptocurrency could help the country escape international regulations and sanctions.

Sep 30, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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Fintech bill passed in US House of Representatives

A bill requiring the study of Blockchain has been passed in the US House of Representatives.

Sep 27, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

Facebook Libra currency to be backed by US dollar

The social network's plan to launch a cryptocurrency has hit rough waters recently, with many governments questioning its legitimacy.

Sep 23, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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North Korea is developing its own cryptocurrency

The country held a blockchain and cyptocurrency conference in April this year.

Sep 19, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

London Stock Exchange

Robinhood investment app launching in Britain soon as FCA approval goes through

The popular investment app has been approved by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority.

Aug 8, 2019

By Rishabh Jain

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