Bitcoin miner's claim to recover £600m in Newport tip thrown out

Bitcoin miner’s claim to recover £600m in Newport tip thrown out

During the hearing in December the court heard how Mr Howells had been an early adopter of Bitcoin and had successfully mined the cryptocurrency. As the value of his missing digital wallet soared, Mr Howells organised a team of experts to attempt to locate, recover and access the hard drive. He had repeatedly asked permission […]

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Art in the Cryptocurrency Age: How Blockchain Reshapes Art World

Article Views: 406 Even the most conservative spheres are changing under the influence of modern technologies, and art is no exception. Digital currencies are changing the global economy and the art world. Thanks to modern technology and digital currencies, it is becoming more accessible, transparent, and secure. These changes are allowing artists, collectors, and […]

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Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Urges Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation Before Departure

Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Urges Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation Before Departure

Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Urges Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation Before Departure Rostin Behnam, the outgoing Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), made his final public remarks on January 8, 2025, during a fireside chat at the Brookings Institution. Behnam, who is stepping down from his position on February 7, 2025, after serving […]

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All You Need to Know About Dogecoin, The famous Meme Cryptocurrency

All You Need to Know About Dogecoin, The famous Meme Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin, often referred to as DOGE, came into existence in 2013 and was based on a joke rather than a need to fulfill a specific use case. It was inspired by the “Doge” meme, showcasing an image of the Japanese dog breed Shiba Inu, sitting with its paws folded. Today, this meme cryptocurrency is incredibly […]

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Blockchain for Business, Crypto Markets Regs

Blockchain for Business, Crypto Markets Regs

The cryptocurrency industry has seen many milestones since bitcoin’s launch in 2009, but 2025 could be a watershed year. The sector stands at a crossroads. Proponents believe that, buoyed by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and rapid innovation in payment systems, digital assets are moving from speculative investments to mainstream financial tools.  For businesses, regulatory clarity is […]

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Gensler Says Crypto Oversight Still Essential

Gensler Says Crypto Oversight Still Essential

Gary Gensler will step down as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jan. 20 with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. But that didn’t stop Gensler from expressing concerns that more needs to be done to regulate the cryptocurrency market, particularly altcoins and intermediaries. In an interview with Bloomberg Television on Wednesday […]

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