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US infrastructure plan tightens tax collection on cryptocurrency

The tighter tax compliance on the sector could bring in $28 billion over 10 years, according to recent estimates.

Aug 11, 2021

By AFP News

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Tweets, Tesla and Bitcoin

For all those who do not know, Elon Musk is an eccentric billionaire and serial entrepreneur who has a keen interest in highly ambitious ventures such as Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company.

Aug 6, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Gamdom: All Online Brands Should Start Accepting Digital Currencies as a Mode of Payment

Within the last year, many people have invested in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum. These are digital currencies and can be used online as a mode of payment.

Jul 30, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Amazon eyes cryptocurrency but not poised for bitcoin

Cryptocurrency values climbed on speculation that it might be accepted for Amazon purchases.

Jul 27, 2021

By AFP News

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Volatile trading day ends with bitcoin, Wall Street up, Asia down

Bitcoin briefly climbed above $40,000 after Tesla expressed fresh support for the world's most popular cryptocurrency

Jul 27, 2021

By AFP News

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'I pump but don't dump' bitcoin, says Elon Musk

Musk said he loses money when the value of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies declines but that he has not been selling despite the volatility.

Jul 22, 2021

By AFP News

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Barcelona set to lose sponsors, may dabble in cryptocurrency

The cash-strapped club is set to lose even more revenue from their sponsorship deals

Jul 19, 2021

By Christine Caparras

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Do People Use Bitcoin for Illegal Activities?

Bitcoin uses a peer-to-peer network to allow people to transfer value across borders. This digital currency emerged in 2009, introducing a new cryptocurrency era.

Jul 12, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

What Would Happen to Bitcoin if there is No Electricity?

Bitcoin is a digital currency with a robust infrastructure comprising various hardware types, requiring a lot of power to run.

Jul 12, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

How decentralisation is expanding the possibilities of finance

Suddenly, anyone with a computer — no matter where they live — has access to savings. Because networks are decentralised, there are no gatekeepers to determine who is allowed to deposit, borrow or lend assets.

Jul 6, 2021

By Diane Dai

World Wide Web source code NFT sells for $5.4 million

In 1989, physicist-turned-computer-scientist Berners-Lee envisioned a system of information sharing that would allow scientists to access data from anywhere in the world.

Jul 1, 2021

By AFP News

Chinese pressure pushes Bitcoin below $30,000

Authorities in the province of Sichuan ordered the closure of 26 mines last week, according to a notice widely circulated on Chinese social media and confirmed by a former bitcoin miner.

Jun 23, 2021

By AFP News

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Bitcoin Investment- What You Should Know Before Buying

Bitcoin could be the cryptocurrency that most people talk about today. However, this virtual currency is an enigma to most individuals the world over.

Jun 19, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

Benefits of Using Bitcoin to Travel the World

Most people think Bitcoin is suitable for traders and investors only. However, more and more people are embracing this cryptocurrency.

Jun 19, 2021

By IBT UK Contributor

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help in adopting Bitcoin

Bukele has promoted the move as a way to revitalize the nation's economy, and extend access to banking to more of El Salvador's people.

Jun 18, 2021

By AFP News

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Tech shares lead Nasdaq to record as markets await Fed decision

This week's calendar is dominated by the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, which is expected to show central bankers raising their inflation forecasts.

Jun 15, 2021

By AFP News

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