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News on the decentralised digital ledger technology that powers cryptocurrencies and secure transactions

Brock Pierce, chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, says there is a huge interest in digital currencies in the developing world. AFP

Crypto can drive financial inclusion in developing countries, experts say

TechnologyOctober 14, 2021

The popularity of Bitcoin has soared in recent years. Reuters

Banning Bitcoin only makes it more popular

CommentOctober 11, 2021

Bitcoin broke back above $50,000 on August 23, 2021, for the first time in three months as investors piled back into the cryptocurrency on bargain-buying. AFP

Bitcoin edges above $50,000 for first time since mid-May

BusinessAugust 23, 2021

The majority of the cryptocurrency attacks were orchestrated through social media, a new PhishLabs report shows. Getty Images

Cryptocurrency exchanges experience tenfold increase in phishing attacks in H1

CryptocurrenciesAugust 20, 2021

Physical and Digital artwork by Helidon Xhixha on display at the Firetti Contemporary Gallery in Alserkal Avenue. Pawan Singh / The National

NFTs and physical artworks stand side-by-side in new Dubai show

ArtAugust 12, 2021

An artist's rendering of Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: Expo 2020

Investors back new research hub following Expo 2020 Dubai

GovernmentOctober 14, 2019

Hans Fraikin (left) and James Spence (right) of the Libra Project - the world's first private democratised and tokenised green utility. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Generation start-up: renewables firm Libra Project has a Facebook name challenge

MoneyAugust 17, 2019

Spending in the Middle East and Africa on Blockchain is expected to reach $80.8m by the end of 2018. AFP

Quicktake: how Blockchain is disrupting unconventional fields

TechnologyApril 03, 2019

Technicians monitor cryptocurrency mining rigs at a Bitfarms facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Bitcoin has rallied more than 30 percent in July, shrugging off security and regulatory concerns that have plagued the virtual currency for much of this year. Photographer: James MacDonald/Bloomberg

On the move: blockchain for travel? Yes, please

October 18, 2018

Companies are hoping digital coins can reverse a downward trend in the loyalty market by capturing the attention of younger consumers. Photo: Getty Images

How crypto coins could revolutionise air miles and reward schemes

MoneyJune 09, 2018

The shake up did not change the role of Mark Zuckerberg or the company's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg.Stephen Lam / File Photo

Facebook shakes up its management and launches a blockchain division

TechnologyMay 09, 2018

Illustration by Alex Belman

Are we witnessing the slow death of cryptocurrencies?

MoneyMay 01, 2018

In her latest blog, Ms Lagarde says the financial system can benefit from blockchain technology in a number of ways. Wang Zhao / AFP

IMF's Lagarde: Policymakers should view crypto assets positively

MoneyApril 16, 2018

Investors can exchange their cryptoasset investment for diamonds of an equivalent value, certified by the Indian Gemological Institute. Siphiwe Sibeko / Reuters

A crypto asset backed by diamonds launches in Dubai

MoneyApril 15, 2018

Increased interest in Bitcoin is pushing the virtual currency's value towards $10,000, fueling concerns of a bubble. Dado Ruvic / Reuters

Bitcoin may be the 'Uber' of currencies, but don't ignore the risks

MoneyNovember 26, 2017

Islamic development Bank's move is the latest effort from financial firms to combine blockchain technology with products suitable for Muslims. Issoue Sanogo / AFP

Saudi Arabia's IDB plans blockchain-based banking products

MoneyOctober 20, 2017

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