Cryptocurrencies
South Africans really want to own bitcoin: new research
New research commissioned by Luno shows there is a great deal of interest among South Africans in owning at least one cryptocurrency.
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Cryptocurrencies
Growing calls for bitcoin, other cryptos to be regulated
After the crypto crash, the industry wants governments to confer legitimacy on digital currencies whose enthusiasts originally boasted of being outside the system. For some operators, the alternative could be bleak.
Cryptocurrencies
Dr Doom and Mr Ethereum debate crypto
Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed Dr Doom for predicting the most recent global financial crisis, has crossed swords with cryptocurrency guru and ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin.
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Why bitcoin could be poised for a significant rally
Bitcoin could finally be hitting a bottom before heading higher. The digital currency is lingering above both the price and trend lines and a buying divergence is forming, flashing a positive signal.
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Crypto wipeout deepens to $640-billion
The cryptocurrency bear market has plumbed a fresh 10-month low, led by a tumble in bitcoin’s biggest rival.
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Cryptocurrency slump deepens as bitcoin falls off a cliff
Cryptocurrencies dropped sharply for the second time in less than 24 hours, sinking toward a nine-month low amid concern that broader adoption of digital assets will take longer than some anticipated.
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Bitcoin drops 3% in 10 minutes, ethereum plunges 12%
The market’s biggest digital coins dropped sharply on Wednesday amid a report that Goldman Sachs Group is pulling back on near-term plans to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk.
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Bitcoin roars back after touching multi-month lows
Bitcoin recovered from the lowest level since June and scores of smaller digital tokens rallied as concern eased that investors are giving up on the virtual alternatives to cash after this year’s collapse in prices.
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Resurgent bitcoin breaks above key levels
Bitcoin pushed above $7 500 on Monday as the largest cryptocurrency resumed an advance that has carried it to the highest in two months.
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Bitcoin rallies strongly as big-name investors pile in
Bitcoin is headed for its biggest increase in two weeks on Monday amid a steady drip of news reports suggesting some of the biggest names in investing are starting to embrace digital currencies.