What is cryptocurrency, how does it work – and what’s the point?
The PA news agency explains the basics behind one of the buzziest – but worst understood – areas of the financial world.
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Royal Golden Goat crypto stamps fall foul of island’s fintech law
PLANS to produce crypto stamps based on Royal Golden Guernsey Goats have been scuppered by the island’s financial technology laws.
News|Sep 25
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16m euro of drugs seized in Ireland after global crime platform infiltrated
Eleven arrests have been made along with millions worth of drugs, cash and device seizures following searches by gardai.
UK News|Sep 18
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Donald Trump speaks after Sunday’s second assassination attempt
He commended the Secret Service for doing an ‘excellent job’.
World News|Sep 17
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Five things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Local authorities said US Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as the former president was playing golf.
World News|Sep 16
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Watchdog charges first person with operating illegal crypto ATM network in UK
Olumide Osunkoya, 45, is accused of running multiple machines without registering them with the Financial Conduct Authority.
UK News|Sep 10
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Bolsonaro supporters in ‘free speech’ rally following Brazil’s X ban
Top judges blocked X across the country last week.
World News|Sep 7
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Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser to host Golden Globes
Glaser, who will make her Globes debut on January 5, has made a name for herself as a riotously sharp wit.
World News|Aug 28
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Trader ‘first in UK’ to be charged with operating illegal cryptocurrency ATM
Kent Police said Habibur Rahman, of East Ham, London, is accused of running the machine without registration from the Financial Conduct Authority.
UK News|Aug 28
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Heather Watson and Katie Boulter target Olympic glory and ‘cute’ podium outfits
Boulter and Watson are through to the quarter-finals of the women’s doubles in Paris.
UK Sport|Jul 31
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Trump teams up with Vance to try and swing Democrat-leaning state
Mr Trump has increasingly focused on Minnesota as a state where he would like to put Democrats on defence.
World News|Jul 28
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Two people arrested on suspicion of running illegal £1bn crypto exchange
The suspects, aged 38 and 44, were interviewed under caution by the Financial Conduct Authority and released on bail.
UK News|Jun 20
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Trump campaign says it will begin accepting cryptocurrency contributions
The former president’s campaign is accepting a range of popular cryptocurrencies that include Bitcoin, Ether and US Dollar Coin.
World News|May 21
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Two people taken to hospital following parasite outbreak, Commons told
There are currently 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne disease which can cause unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting.
UK News|May 20
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Computer scientist ‘lied extensively’ in Bitcoin founder claim, judge rules
The judge previously said that there was ‘overwhelming’ evidence that Dr Craig Wright was not Satoshi Nakamoto.
UK News|May 20
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