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Which Countries Allow Crypto and Which Ones Ban It?
Cryptocurrencies aren’t legal everywhere. Some countries ban it outright, while others have a variety of regulations in place. In some places, it’s partially banned. Go inside the world of crypto legality with LX News storyteller Peter Hull.
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Bitcoin Drops as Much as 17%, Falling Below $23,000 as $200 Billion Wiped Off Crypto Market Over the Weekend
Factors including rampant inflation and an imminent interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve, along with an issue at Celsius, are behind the sell-off.
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Wide-ranging legislation unveiled Tuesday would regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets following a series of high-profile busts and failures.
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This Startup is Using the Blockchain to Track Trees and Help the Climate
Proponents of blockchain, the technology that powers cryptocurrency and NFTs, say it could also be useful in verifying that a climate promise actually came to fruition. Say a company promises to plant 10,000 trees: they want to make sure the trees are actually planted, that no one else is taking credit for them, and that the tree has a healthy...
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Crypto Comes to Washington. Will the Millions Buy Influence?
Cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new power players in American politics.
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Scammers Are Targeting Crypto Investments — Here's How to Avoid Being a Victim
Cryptocurrency investment scams are on the rise as FOMO drives more people to wade into the market. And the blame usually lies with the user — not the technology. People who are older and less tech savvy are the most vulnerable, but anyone can be a victim. NBCLX storyteller Eric Rodriguez talked to cyber scam experts and the FBI about...
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Fellow North Carolina Republican Calls for Insider Trading Probe of Rep. Madison Cawthorn's Crypto Holdings
The allegations stem from Cawthorn’s involvement with Let’s Go Brandon coin, a cryptocurrency based on the conservative meme mocking President Joe Biden.
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EXPLAINER: How Cryptocurrencies Work (and How They Don't)
The first and most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin, launched more than a decade ago.
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Bitcoin ‘Went to the Moon.' Now Its Miners Wrestle Over How to Help the Earth
The cryptocurrency industry, which has rocketed upwards in value in recent years, faces growing calls to ditch fossil fuels and go green.
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China's Biggest Messaging App WeChat Suspends NFT Accounts
In China, there is no regulation around NFTs yet. Users can buy these digital collectibles from a marketplace but secondary trading is heavily restricted.
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One in Five Adults Has Invested in, Traded Or Used Cryptocurrency, NBC News Poll Shows
One in five Americans has invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency, a new NBC News polls shows.
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Crypto Firms Face an Uncertain Future in the UK. Now a Key Deadline Has Been Extended
A select few firms, including Revolut and Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a temporary register closes Friday, the FCA said.
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Thinking About Buying Crypto? Here's What You Need to Know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.
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Crypto Hackers Steal Over $615 Million From Network That Runs Popular Game Axie Infinity
Ronin Network said in a blog post on Tuesday that it lost around $615 million in USDC and ethereum.
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Britain Will Reveal Crypto Regulation Plans in Coming Weeks, Sources Say
British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a new regulatory regime for crypto in the coming weeks, sources tell CNBC.
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Here's How Cryptocurrency is Playing a Role in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
People around the world have donated millions of dollars directly to Ukraine’s war effort via cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
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Exxon Is Mining Bitcoin in North Dakota as Part of Its Plan to Slash Emissions
ExxonMobil has been working with Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems to mine bitcoin in North Dakota.
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Russia Is Considering Selling Its Oil and Gas for Bitcoin as Sanctions Intensify From the West
Russia might accept bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas exports as Western countries stiffen their sanctions on Moscow.
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BlackRock's Fink Says Russia-Ukraine War Could Accelerate Use of Cryptocurrencies
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the adoption of digital currencies by people and central banks, according to BlackRock’s Larry Fink.
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‘A Total Disaster': Crypto Firms Face Being Booted From the UK as a Key Deadline Approaches
Several companies, including Revolut and Copper, could soon be forced to wind down their crypto activities in Britain.