‘Hitman’ using Facebook data in offshore bitcoin scam
Jersey’s regulator and financial crime unit have warned of email threats to send hitmen to people’s homes unless they make a substantial payment in bitcoins.
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US government shutdown sees pound climb
The prospect of a US government shutdown has seen the pound climb to its highest level against the dollar since Brexit, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues to decline.
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Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year
The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069) on Tuesday.
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Bitcoin drops 25% from high of $20,000
Bitcoin fell 25% on Friday morning, just days after hitting a fresh high $20,000 (£14,948).
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Managing clients’ fear of missing out on bitcoin
As Bitcoin surges to new heights, how can advisers manage enthusiastic clients’ fear of missing out (Fomo)?
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Why shorting bitcoin could be a bad idea
Shorting bitcoin on the back of its soaring value and Monday’s launch of the first futures trading has been dismissed as irrational and “high risk” by a top UBS economist.
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TOBAM launches first European bitcoin fund
French boutique asset manager TOBAM has launched what is claims is the first ever mutual fund in Europe that tracks the value of bitcoin.
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Bitcoin interest beats gold in Google first
Google searches for ‘buy bitcoin’ overtook searches to ‘buy gold’ for the first time in October according to precious metals trader BullionVault.
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Bitcoins – passing fad or new era of investment?
Bitcoins have attracted a tremendous amount of noise this year and are now firmly in the mainstream. But are cryptocurrencies a passing fad? Or should investors be paying attention?
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First ETN tracking ‘crypto-fuel’ lists on Nasdaq
The first exchange-traded notes tracking the price of ether, a ‘crypto-fuel’, have been launched for European investors.
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FCA calls out ICOs as potential hotbed for fraud
The Financial Conduct Authority laid out the dangers of initial coin offerings (ICOs), warning investors that they should be “prepared to lose your entire stake”.
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FCA calls out ICOs as potential hotbed for fraud
The Financial Conduct Authority laid out the dangers of initial coin offerings (ICOs), warning investors that they should be “prepared to lose your entire stake”.