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The craze among celebrities for Bored Ape NFTs suggests speculation has become completely detached from any idea of fundamental value.
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2021 was another unpredictable year and there’s no sign of life returning to normal just yet – but here are the digital trends you can expect in 2022.
A bitcoin symbol is seen on an LED screen during the closing ceremony of a gathering of cryptocurrency investors in Santa Maria Mizata, El Salvador, in November 2021. President Nayib Bukele announced his government is building an oceanside Bitcoin City.
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The market for cryptocurrencies has expanded dramatically in the last year. With this uptick of activity, what’s next in 2022 for cryptocurrencies?
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce a comprehensive reform of regulations governing the payments system, to bring it up to date with innovations such as digital wallets and cryptocurrency.
He who would not be Zuckerberg.
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The social media giant’s co-founder has been distinguishing himself from people like Mark Zuckerberg who seem set to stay in traditional companies.
A woman looks at a non-fungible token digital art display in New York City in September 2021.
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The people in charge of museums may lack the requisite expertise to manage non-fungible tokens, and the upside is far from guaranteed.
Safe as houses?
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While cryptocurrencies have exploded in value, so has this sub-genre that mimicks real-world assets like the US dollar.
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Like fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies have no fundamental value. So what is the value of Bitcoin?
There is a need to educate Nigerians on the difference between the digital representation of cash deposits in bank accounts and the eNaira in digital wallets.
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Nigeria can pull off its newly introduced digital currency but there are concerns that must be addressed for its smooth operations.
The crypto wars are hotting up.
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Ethereum’s Altair upgrade is about to go live, in a big step towards a faster, greener ethereum 2.0.
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The launch of a new fund has brought new investors to the party.
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Buying Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies directly can be fraught. Exchange-traded funds take away some risks, but increase others. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s all legal tender.
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The country became the first to make bitcoin a formal part of its payments system, but whether it’ll catch on is another story.
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Like cryptocurrency, Damien Hirst ‘Currency’ artworks have many of the attributes of actual money.
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TikTok is partnering with blockchain company Audius over Spotify or Apple for music distribution. Here’s why this could be important for independent artists.
Bitcoins may finally be good for more than just speculation and making buttons.
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Decentralized finance makes it easier for virtually anyone to take advantage of financial markets without the need for a bank, but there are new risks as well.
Stablecoins promise more stability than other cryptocurrencies.
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Financial regulators are increasingly concerned about stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to an asset like the US dollar.
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If you haven’t heard of Axies yet, it’s probably about time.
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Some alternative cryptocurrencies, called ‘altcoins’, demand far less electrical power than bitcoin.
Serena Wiliams is on the board of a high-profile Spac.
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Both Spacs and bitcoin went rocketing up in price only to come crashing back down. And that’s not all they have in common.