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10.03 / 15:07

European Union Protests Should European banks consider holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a reserve asset?

The Czech National Bank (CNB) recently launched an investigation into whether to invest in cryptocurrency or other digital assets.

25.02 / 15:18

Health European Union Donald Trump's first week: These are all the executive orders he signed that impact tech

The first week of Donald Trump’s new mandate as US president wrapped up with a series of executive orders signed to promote science and technology.

04.02 / 09:59

Technology Climate change European Union Five key factors analysts think could shape the markets in 2025

Global equities reached record highs in 2024, mainly due to generative artificial intelligence and the global economic recovery.

04.02 / 09:59

Technology Climate change European Union Bitcoin hits another all-time high - what's behind the crypto rally?

Bitcoin's price hit $107,487 (€102,429.74), a new all-time high on Monday, according to Marketwatch. The queen of cryptocurrencies has gained more than 50% since Donald Trump won the presidential election last month, its price is up roughly 150% year to date.

04.02 / 09:59

Technology Climate change European Union The rise of cryptocurrency: How high could Bitcoin go in 2025?

Bitcoin experienced a 150% rally in 2024, positioning itself as one of the top market performers in the year. This can be attributed to three bullish factors - regulatory optimism, an improved macro environment, and mounting investor enthusiasm.

23.01 / 07:01

Technology European Union Multi-billion dollar Russian money laundering rings exposed in global sting

Two Russian money laundering networks used by drug gangs, cyber criminals and sanctioned oligarchs have been uncovered and disrupted in an international sting.

20.01 / 12:23

European Union hamas A slice of Apple in Paris: Inside crypto company Ledger's new multi-million euro HQ

In the heart of Paris's bougie Le Marais district lies what blockchain company Ledger hopes will be Europe’s answer to Apple Park in Silicon Valley crossed with the history of a flashy French castle.

02.01 / 08:23

European Union Bitcoin continues to climb in extended surge following US elections

Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000, just two years after dropping below $17,000 following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX. The dramatic rally arrives as industry players expect the incoming Trump administration to bring a more “crypto-friendly” approach toward regulating the digital currency.

17.12 / 13:01

European Union European Commission Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

Bitcoin, considered part of the so-called 'Trump trade', has gathered pace since the US election outcome as investors have continued to gain confidence in political support for the cryptocurrency.

11.12 / 11:19

European Union European Commission Bitcoin retreats after 33% surge since Trump’s US election win

Bitcoin has been on a tear, surging more than 33% since Donald Trump won the US presidential election on 5 November. On Tuesday, the world’s largest digital token briefly topped $90,000 (€85,000), after breaking through the $80,000 mark over the weekend.

04.12 / 10:53

Health European Union European Commission US election: Where do presidential candidates Trump and Harris stand on crypto?

From Donald Trump’s promises of a national Bitcoin stockpile to Kamala Harris’ support of a regulatory framework for digital assets, the two US presidential hopefuls have different stances on the future of crypto.

26.11 / 08:05

Climate change European Union G7 European Commission Bitcoin approaches a three-month high ahead of US election

Bitcoin surged by 9% over the past week and 31% since its September low, as markets bet on a potential Trump victory in the US election on 5 November.

22.11 / 13:57

European Union European Parliament Donald Trump's trading cards won't save NFTs from the digital graveyard

Last month, ex-US president Donald Trump announced he was selling a new collection of his digital trading cards. The cards, announced in typical Trump style on his Truth Social platform, cost $99 (€90) each and if you buy 15 or more, you will receive an actual physical card with a piece of the suit he wore to his debate with Joe Biden.

22.11 / 07:41

European Union European Parliament Bitcoin soars to a one-month high amid central banks' easing policies

Bitcoin prices have surged to their highest level since 26 August, propelled by an acceleration in the global central banks' easing cycle.

21.11 / 11:57

Health European Union European Parliament European Commission FTX collapse: Caroline Ellison handed 2-year prison sentence for 'greatest financial fraud ever'

A former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried's fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for the part she played in a fraud that stole billions of US dollars from investors, lenders, and customers.

17.09 / 09:17

European Union European Parliament Ursula von der Leyen European Commission Germany’s sale of seized Bitcoin could be dampening BTC prices further

Germany could be contributing to Bitcoin’s recent decline, with the government revealing that it has started auctioning off approximately €2.5 billion of bitcoin which it seized at the start of the year from Movie2K, a defunct pirated films website.

29.07 / 14:03

markets Blockchain Digital security European Union testing Asset Tokenization Slovenia Pioneers EU’s Digital Finance Revolution with First Sovereign Digital Bond

Slovenia has become the first member of the European Union to issue a sovereign digital bond.

29.07 / 11:00

European Union Ursula von der Leyen European Commission Olympics Cryptocurrency law coming in: Prepare for a bumpy ride

The EU’s landmark regulation for crypto takes effect within the week – and it doesn’t seem that any major specialised players have succeeded in getting authorised.

12.07 / 16:12

UPS Provident European Union Investigations International Latvia Authorities Hit Crypto Service Payeer with $10m Fine for Russia Sanctions Violations

Latvia’s financial crimes unit has fined the crypto pay service provider Payeer a “record” $10 million for violating EU sanctions on Russia.

24.06 / 22:03

Health European Union Ukraine war European Commission FTX's collapse: A timeline of how the crypto giant imploded

Once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world before its monumental collapse two years ago, FTX said this week that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed.

24.06 / 10:07

European Union Ukraine war Customers FTX says it will return money to most crypto customers nearly 2 years after catastrophic demise

Fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after its spectacular implosion, and some will get more than that.

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