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Ukraine launches website for cryptocurrency donations
AFP, Published on 15/03/2022
» The Ukrainian government on Monday launched a website in partnership with crypto-firms FTX and Everstake that will funnel donations to Ukraine's central bank as it combats a devastating invasion by Russia.
Zeus and free bitcoin: Super Bowl ad frenzy is back
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» NEW YORK - Big brands who in recent years have sat out the TV advertising frenzy around the biggest US sporting event -- the Super Bowl -- are returning in force Sunday and forking out millions for prime spots.
'Dutch' and 'Razzlekhan,': US couple behind record bitcoin haul
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: She's accused of laundering billions of dollars in stolen bitcoin with her husband, but her alleged crimes are likely to be overshadowed by an excruciating foray into rap music.
US seizes $3.6bn of stolen bitcoin in record haul
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department announced Tuesday it had recovered more than 94,000 bitcoin stolen in 2016, currently valued at $3.6 billion, a record seizure.
IMF urges El Salvador to remove bitcoin as legal tender
AFP, Published on 26/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: The IMF on Tuesday called on El Salvador to change course and stop using bitcoin as legal tender, citing "large risks" posed by the cryptocurrency.
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
AFP, Published on 28/12/2021
» WASHINGTON: After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many people, there are a new set of technological trends headed this way for 2022.
Beijing condemns US sanctions on Chinese painkiller firms
AFP, Published on 16/12/2021
» BEIJING - Beijing hit out at the United States on Thursday for its decision to impose sanctions on Chinese painkiller makers as Washington tries to curb an addiction epidemic that killed a record 100,000 Americans last year.
US targets Chinese firms in painkiller crackdown
AFP, Published on 16/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Chinese painkiller makers as it vowed to step up action to curb the addiction epidemic that killed a record 100,000 Americans last year.
Football industry embraces crypto as Messi helps 'fan tokens' take off
AFP, Published on 18/11/2021
» PARIS: When Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi, the salary package included something previously unheard of for a player -- a one-off payment, understood to be worth around one million euros ($1.15m), made in PSG 'fan tokens'.
From Squid coin to memes, the 'Wild West' of crypto
AFP, Published on 10/11/2021
» LONDON: From a dodgy digital currency inspired by Netflix hit "Squid Game" to highly-volatile dog-themed coins, the cryptocurrency sector has become riskier than ever as it soars in value.