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Bitcoins

Academia 4 months ago

The complex financial landscape transformation

We are undergoing complex, multidimensional simultaneous, interactive systems change

Americas 8 months ago

Crypto duo faces kidnapping charges in alleged bitcoin theft attempt

In recent months, cases of kidnappings or attempted abductions in the cryptocurrency world have multiplied globally as bitcoin, the most capitalized cryptocurrency, has grown to historical peaks.

Americas 1 year ago

How a taxi driver in El Salvador got rich with Bitcoin

Launching bitcoin as legal tender on September 7, 2021, President Nayib Bukele said he wanted to bring the 70 percent of Salvadorans who do not use banks into the financial system and promptly began plowing public money in cryptocurrencies

Tech 3 years ago

Bitcoin slumps under $25,000, lowest in 18 months

The world's most popular cryptocurrency dived about 10 percent to hit $24,692 in morning London deals, striking a level last seen in December 2020.

Academia 4 years ago

Would Keynes have bought Bitcoin?

After the first world war, his income depended more on his investments than his academic work.

Americas 4 years ago

El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin city', backed by Bitcoin bonds

Bukele said the city planned in the east of the Central American country would get its energy supply from a volcano and would not levy any taxes except for value added tax (VAT).

Business 4 years ago

Bitcoin dives as China widens crackdown on crypto mining

Chinese mines power nearly 80 percent of the global trade in cryptocurrencies despite a domestic trading ban since 2017, but in recent months several provinces have ordered mines to close as Beijing turns a sharp eye to the industry.

Business 4 years ago

El Salvador approves law to make bitcoin legal tender

"The #BitcoinLaw has just been approved by a qualified majority" in the legislative assembly, President Nayib Bukele tweeted after the vote late Tuesday.

Business 4 years ago

Bitcoin tumbles below $40,000 after China issues warning

The comments sent the unit diving more than 10 percent and dealt it another blow soon after being battered by comments from tycoon Elon Musk and his Tesla car company.