Tag: Cryptocurrency

Monday, February 17th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Repercussions of Milei's support for cryptocurrency that vanishes

Argentine President Javier Milei is under heavy flak after praising the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token, which would boost the country's development from the private sector, only to vanish into thin air after many investors trusted in the advice of the head of State, who is also a graduate economist.
Saturday, February 15th 2025 - 21:06 UTC
Argentine President Milei promotes crypto scam, then deletes endorsement

Argentine President Javier Milei has admitted to promoting the $Libra cryptocurrency, which skyrocketed in value before crashing within hours, leaving investors with heavy losses. Milei later deleted his post and claimed he was unaware of the project’s questionable nature.
Friday, February 23rd 2024 - 06:00 UTC
Beyond borders: The global impact of Crypto on the future of betting

New cryptocurrencies hoping to benefit from the increased hype around Bitcoin launch every day. Most of these coins collapse completely within hours of existence.
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 09:41 UTC
Twitter stunt by Elon Musk results in cryptocurrency soaring

Twitter adopting Dogecoin's Japanese Shiba Inu dog symbol as the brand's logo resulted in an increase in value of over 26%, it was reported.
Thursday, December 23rd 2021 - 19:17 UTC
First cryptocurrency for LGTBI + community launched in Spain

Spanish traders have announced “Maricoin,” the new cryptocurrency created by and for the LGTBI + community, will be launched on Christmas Eve in Madrid. The new money will be accepted as of Dec. 31 throughout 25 gay-friendly businesses throughout Spain after the pilot test this coming Friday, Dec. 24.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 22:55 UTC
New world record for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin soars past US $ 65,000

Bitcoin, the world's most famous cryptocurrency, Wednesday set a new record as it breezed past the US $ 65,000 threshold at 9:43 a.m. Eastern time to ultimately reach the US $ 66,900 about an hour later, it was reported.
Sunday, October 17th 2021 - 08:12 UTC
Crypotocurrency in honor of Maradona announced

Cryptocurrency developers have announced Friday the “Maradólar” is to be launched Oct. 30, when the late footballer Diego Armando Maradona was to have turned 61.
Friday, September 24th 2021 - 18:27 UTC
Chinese financial move tumbles down cryptocurrencies

A regulatory decision Friday by The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has led to a sharp fall in the price of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have dropped over 6% and 10% respectively after bouncing back in previous weeks.
Sunday, September 12th 2021 - 08:42 UTC
Cryptocurrency trader sponsors Argentine First Division football team

Argentine football First Division team Huracán will don jerseys sponsored by a cryptocurrency trader starting this week, it was announced Saturday.
Monday, June 28th 2021 - 09:07 UTC
UK suspends one of the world's largest cryptocurrency platforms

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a note dated June 25 announcing the suspension of Binance Markets Ltd and warned customers the platform was falling under tighter scrutiny worldwide.