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What do Coinbase's results mean for the future of the crypto exchange?

The company said in the event of bankruptcy, crypto assets held by the exchange could be considered property of the bankruptcy proceedings.

Tech News

Why did the Bored Ape team’s metaverse project clog Ethereum?

It’s considered the “largest NFT mint in history” but it sent Ethereum gas fees - or transaction costs - sky-high.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Why the rouble has recovered despite Western sanctions

Russia's national currency appears to have defied international sanctions. But the rebound is highly misleading.

Eco-Innovation

Soaring battery costs fail to cool electric vehicle sales

The rising price of fossil fuels and environmental concerns mean people are still buying electric cars despite an increase in cost.

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Europe News

Ukrainians struggling to exchange national currency in EU countries

The value of Ukraine's hryvnia has decreased significantly since the start of the war.

Money

Could Bitcoin become a reserve currency?

A stablecoin backed by Bitcoin reserves may "open a new monetary era of the Bitcoin standard", one expert said.

Travel News

Airlines ranked: The best and worst on cancellations and refunds

Widespread disruptions to flights over the last few weeks have seen hundreds cancelled but there are ways you can be prepared.

Money

Bitcoin price rise pushes buoyant crypto market past $2 trillion

Putting the woes of the first quarter behind it, including the Ukraine war, a buoyant Bitcoin has helped push other cryptos up in value.

Eco-Innovation

7 of the biggest myths about electric cars debunked by experts

As the energy crisis gets worse, many of us are left wondering: could an electric vehicle offer a helping hand?

Georgia

Georgians suffer fallout from Western sanctions imposed on Russia

Georgians used to receiving financial assistance from relatives working in Russia as migrants are finding their remittances have been hampered.

Ukraine

PayPal enables transfer of funds to Ukrainians at home and abroad

Before the company's Thursday decision, people in Ukraine were allowed to send money but not receive funds.

Green News

What are European governments doing to reduce fuel costs?

Countries are cutting fuel taxes to try and cope with price hikes but not everyone believes it is the best way to go.

Money

EU votes down proposal limiting PoW cryptos but sets new draft rules

Europe rejected a ban on proof-of-work cryptos but set draft rules to protect consumers and make mining more sustainable.

Money

Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment now since China banned it

Many miners have fled from China to Kazakhstan and the United States where dirtier forms of energy now fuel their Bitcoin operations.

Art

Picasso, Rothko and Warhol for sale after billionaire couple's divorce

Real estate mogul Harry Macklowe's divorce from wife Linda has resulted in a potentially record-breaking Sotheby's auction of world-class art.

Tech News

How to beat inflation: Top tips on living with rising living costs

Rising inflation is proving to be a jolt to everyone's spending. It's difficult to know how to make money stretch, but here are some top tips to help.

Culture news

Mexico calls on France to stop 'brazen' sale of pre-Hispanic artefacts

The President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador says French auction houses had gone beyond the pale with brazen sales of pre-Hispanic artefacts.

Money

Crypto pours in to support Ukraine's military amid Russia tensions

Bitcoin donations soar to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, showing such groups received more than $550,000 (€480,000) worth of crypto in 2021.

Money

Can we trust crypto technology after the Wormhole bridge hack?

The second-largest decentralised finance (DeFi) hack occurred this week in an attack that swiped $320 million (€279 million), or 120,000 Ether.

Culture news

What next for Wordle after the New York Times buyout?

Wordle has completely captured the internet's imagination over the last month. What are the implications of a purchase by one of America's biggest mass media companies?