Crypto
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Crypto Crash: Gamification of Digital Assets
The digital gold rush left a trail of ruined savings for everyday people who find that their money can vanish in a click without any real legal safety net.
BUSINESS
De-Dollarisation: The Future of World Currency
De-dollarisation, China's rise, and digital currency like the yuan and dirham are reshaping the future of global finance and trade.
BUSINESS
Bybit Afloat: Dubai Crypto Firm Survives Despite Historic Hack
UAE-based crypto giant Bybit weathered a $1.5 billion digital heist last week, bouncing back from theft faster than thieves could spend their ill-gotten coins.
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Encrypted: Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender in the U.S.
The growing exploration of cryptocurrency as legal tender in U.S. states like Wyoming and Arizona underline its potential to modernise financial systems, despite the challenges of regulation, security, and adoption, as debates continue over balancing innovation with economic and legal risks.
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SoftBank Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Against the Energy Crisis
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