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Ethereum blockchain set for 'monumental' overhaul
An army of computer programmers scattered across the globe is set to attempt one of the biggest software upgrades the crypto sector has ever seen this week to reduce its environmentally unfriendly energy consumption. At the moment, so-called crypto miners use energy-guzzling rigs of computers to solve puzzles that reward them with new coins -- a system known as "proof of work".
El Salvador marks 1st year of Bitcoin use as confidence wanes
A year ago, El Salvador began accepting Bitcoin as legal tender following a controversial and much criticized decision by President Nayib Bukele. El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the US dollar that has been the official currency for two decades.
Cryptocurrency sceptics look to bend the ear of regulators
Cryptocurrency critics, including economists and researchers, will gather in London and online this week to get their message across to regulators about the booming but volatile sector. About 1,000 people have signed up to watch the conference online and UK officials are expected to attend a live event in London on Tuesday.
Ethereum crypto overhaul targets environmental impact
The world's second biggest cryptocurrency after bitcoin, ethereum, will soon overhaul its blockchain technology to curb the network's much-criticised environmental impact. "The ethereum blockchain is the base layer infrastructure of the majority of the whole crypto ecosystem," summarised Lennart Ante, CEO and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Lab.
Art market pushes on with rocky crypto romance
The closest most people get to owning a world-famous artwork is to buy a cheap poster from a gallery, but art dealers are determined to harness technology to draw in new collectors. Collectors and artists are among the most eager experimenters with the technology, even if it means owning only a slice of a digital copy of a painting.
Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?
The bitcoin boom spawned new billionaires and videos of beach parties and Lamborghinis. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency.
Space invaders: How video gamers are resisting a crypto onslaught
When video game designer Mark Venturelli was asked to speak at Brazil's biggest gaming festival, he submitted a generic-sounding title for his presentation -- "The Future of Game Design" -- but that was not the talk he gave.
Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crash
An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. "Obviously I feel sorry for anyone who loses an investment like this, but it is just something where they need to be aware of the risks," he said. jm/des
Crypto in church: Pastor gets tutor to train members on crypto in church, video stirs reactions on social media
Social media users have reacted to an emerging video from a church where members are being trained on crypto trading. It was the pastor that got them a tutor.
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