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Since the first digital currencies were devised after the financial crisis, $2.3tn has been invested in them. But how do they, and other assets transacted on blockchain technology, actually work? And what risks do they pose? Read our explainers
Discrepancy in price of token on spot and futures markets opens opportunities for arbitrageurs
Worldcoin project reveals its ‘orb’ scanner as it aims to distribute cryptocurrency to 1bn people
Rising interest among mainstream investors has helped fuel gains in digital token’s price
HMRC plans to probe digital currency holders over possible gains
Scrutiny comes as growing number of investors are looking to tap fast-growing digital asset market
While they rely on libertarian ideals of self-governance, nascent blockchain systems are vulnerable
Uneasy rests the head that wears a crown and plans to retain it
And a few more words on margins
Watchdogs can say they are giving retail investors access while continuing to protect them
Banks are producing research on this new industry in response to demand and fear of missing out
Growth is likely to come from gamers but as the popularity of NFTs rises so does the potential for abuse
Launch of crypto-linked investment fund lends ‘professional’ edge to swashbuckling asset class
And a few words on gold and bitcoin
BlackRock, Sequoia and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan took part in $421m deal
An interactive graphic explaining how the databases behind digital assets work
Under-30s in survey keen to see a regulated route into cryptocurrencies
Metals fund manager laments ‘zero interest in our strategy’ while bitcoin hits new record
The Trump ally has joined a firm that wants central banks to become HODLers.
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Explaining the digital assets designed to limit volatility but attracting regulators’ attention
Beijing’s prohibition on digital currencies pushes traders to DeFi
Laws need to be revamped to compete with international financial centres, says report
New vehicle tests mainstream investors’ appetite to hold crypto in their portfolios
Company chooses Paxos Dollar over its own cryptocurrency project Diem for pilot launch
Digital currency issued by central bank was used in 10-month trial involving big banks and public debt office
Stablecoin operator accepts crypto in return for some loans, big customer says
Even if it becomes a footnote this flagship crypto would have shown that these funds can be widely held
Probably not for bitcoin — but possibly yes for blockchain
Commodity Futures Trading Commission also issues $1.5m penalty against crypto exchange Bitfinex
Deadline for securities regulator to object to the first of the new vehicles will expire next week
Investors tempted to try evading tax should beware of the authorities’ growing reach
Other retirement vehicles including Canada’s CDPQ have also bought in to the digital asset space
Largest US digital asset exchange argues current oversight too fragmented following spat with SEC
Canadian pension fund ‘absolutely not’ considering investing directly in bitcoin
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