S.Korea planning to close cryptocurrency exchanges, bitcoin dives
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea is preparing to shut down cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, its justice minister…
8 years ago
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Japan’s new crypto-currency crooners sing the bitcoin beats
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Move over AKB48: Japan has a new all-girl "idol" band -- the Virtual Currency Girls --…
8 years ago
Singapore bar offers bitcoin New Year party package
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- A Singapore bar that bills itself as the world's highest cryptocurrency club is offering a New…
8 years ago
India likens crypto cash to Ponzi schemes
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India warned Friday against investing in cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, likening them to "Ponzi schemes", as it became…
8 years ago
‘Virtual gold’ may glitter, but mining it can be really dirty
by Chris Wright Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- As the poster child for the growing ranks of…
9 years ago
Bitcoin suffers fresh plunge, losing a third since start of week
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Bitcoin prices suffered a dramatic plunge on Friday, dropping 20 percent at one point towards the…
9 years ago
EU seeks ‘urgent’ response to bitcoin bonanza
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- The EU's top official for the euro single currency on Wednesday pressed European regulators to urgently…
9 years ago
Japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in Bitcoin
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A Japanese company will start paying part of its employees' salaries in Bitcoin, as it aims…
9 years ago
Bitcoin rises in debut as SEC warns on digital money
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Bitcoin experienced some big swings but finished higher in its debut on a major…
9 years ago
Bitcoin makes stock exchange debut at $15,000
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Cryptocurrency Bitcoin made its debut on a major bourse Sunday, opening at $15,000 per unit…
9 years ago
Bitcoin surges towards $17,000 as concerns mount
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Bitcoin flirted with $17,000 on Thursday, triggering a warning the cryptocurrency was "like a charging…
9 years ago
Bitcoin charges through $14,000 as investors pile in
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Bitcoin hit a fresh record of $14,000 Thursday as investors piled in, triggering a warning the…
9 years ago
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