Cryptocurrencies
Discover expert analysis on cryptocurrencies with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Coinbase will continue as a remote-first company after the pandemic
News Coinbase becomes the latest tech company to make a permanent shift to remote work
By Sarah Brennan Published
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Bitcoin halving is expected to hurt miners in the short term
News The annual event usually results in a boost for the cryptocurrency in the long term
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Bitcoin crashes by 40% as volatility soars
News “Volatility is not an issue — it’s whether the technology can deal with the volatility," says BeQuant head of research
By Sabina Weston Published
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Facebook to reconsider its Libra cryptocurrency
News The social media giant is hoping to save the fledgeling digital coin
By Sabina Weston Published
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CoronaCoin cryptocurrency allows traders to bet on coronavirus deaths
News The cryptocurrency has been slammed as an immoral attempt at monetising the coronavirus outbreak
By Sabina Weston Published
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How safe are cryptocurrencies?
In-depth Their use of blockchain and anonymity of transactions may make digital currencies seem safe, but hidden weaknesses lurk below the surface
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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Facebook Libra drives central banks to consider digital currency
News Bank of England and counterparts in Japan, Europe and Canada are joining forces to study how to setup digital currencies
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Facebook partners yet to financially back Libra project
News Social network labelled "disingenuous" for downplaying its role in the direction of the group
By Erin Paulson Published
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US court orders alleged Bitcoin inventor to split his hoard
News Craig Wright must give half his bitcoins to his former business partner's estate
By Rene Millman Published
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Fintech sector warns of UK leadership complacency
News Digital finance survey signals concerns over Brexit impact on the sector
By Bobby Hellard Published
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On this one issue, Trump is absolutely correct
Opinion Sometimes the US president’s ramblings are right on the money
By Dale Walker Published
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BrewDog calls for crypto investors
News Equity For Punks scheme marks the company’s second crypto experiment
By Adam Shepherd Published
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