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Russia's bitcoin-mining industry is booming through war and sanctions

Sat, 07/29/2023 - 10:55

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Moscow Russia daily life — People walk along closed empty Red Square with the Kremlin Wall in the background in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Life has returned to normal in the Russian capital after the abortive coup mounted by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.
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Bitcoin could rally 40% by the end of the year, according to a top blockchain founder

Sat, 05/06/2023 - 07:00

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Welcome to the weekend. Phil Rosen here, writing to you from Manhattan.

I'm somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to digital assets, but so far this year bitcoin's been the top performing asset by a landslide — it's up more than 73%.

I caught up with a blockchain executive to get the scoop on why that rally could see more upside as the economy slows down.

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The economy would be better off without bitcoin as it's a 'negative-sum' investment that comes at a social cost, economist says

Sun, 04/09/2023 - 08:45