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FILE PHOTO: Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes, next to computer keyboard, are seen in this illustration picture, November 6, 2017.

Five reasons Bitcoin could enter a more extreme death spiral

Bitcoin is now steadily trading below US$4,000 and has been constantly on a downward ride over the last year, losing more than half of its market capitalisation.

Bitcoin turns ten: Here's how it all started and what the future might hold

A mysterious, anonymous entity known as “Satoshi Nakamoto” posted a white paper on October 31 2008 entitled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”. It was the first time that the concept of Bitcoin entered the world.

Trusting the blockchain system to secure money

Blockchains are considered appealing to most companies, especially those who deal with international transactions.

Bitcoin's rollercoaster ride reflects the biggest issue facing cryptocurrencies -- Regulation

The rollercoaster of cryptocurrency pricing is on the downward slope again. Bitcoin has fallen by a quarter in the past month, with other large currencies such as Ethereum and Ripple down more than 40%. So where does this latest bout of losses leave cryptocurrencies?

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Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies

Hedge funds, bitcoin collaboration on the rise

Cryptocurrency hedge funds had a banner year in 2017, and it looks like the industry will continue to grow in the next few months.

Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 13, 2018.

Why KODAKcoin could be the beginning of a new generation of cryptocurrencies

KODAKcoin may have kick-started a wave of new corporate coins and Global Blockchain Technologies (CSE: BLOC; OTC: BLKCF) hopes to benefit.

RBA reveals new Australian $50 banknote design

The new Australian $50 has been revealed. On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of Australia released the design of the new banknote.

Aussie dollar reaches new 2017 high, goes past 77 US cents

The Aussie dollar soared against the US currency on Friday, climbing past 77 US cents. The Australian dollar reached 77.14 US cents.

Australian dollar rebounds after hitting rock-bottom in November retail sales miss

Australia’s retail sales figures are out, and they are not even near to what was expected. The AUD saw a relative declined in value in early local trade on Tuesday.

15-Year-Old Student Designs United Kingdom's New £1 Coin; 4 Emblems Combined

The United Kingdom is changing the tail design of its £1 coin.

Australian Dollar Continues to Weaken Despite $670 Million Trade Surplus

The Australian dollar weakens further despite rallying slightly after the nation has posted a fourth consecutive month of trade surplus. On Wednesday, the Australian dollar traded at 91.62 U.S. cents, lower than Tuesday's exchange rate of 91.83 cents. Official data indicates Australia's trade balance last May maintained its positive streak for four months in a row with a surplus worth $670 million.