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Crypto crash explainer: This is why you’re losing money Why cryptocurrencies have crashed and what it means for their future Crypto confidence Howinvestorsrespond will be key to the future of cryptocurrencies. We have already seen panic and despair, with some comparing this crash to a traditional run on the banks. But withbank runs, customers tend to be worried that their bank will be unable to give them their money, rather than worrying that their money has become worthless....

Crypto is helping both sides in the Ukraine war, but it won’t save Russia from sanctions The bigger issue There are also questions about how crypto could affect the sanctions regime as a whole, which not only includes restrictions on Russian banks and oligarchs but also afreeze on theUS$630 billion foreign reserves of the Russian central bank.Could Russian institutionsget around these restrictions by using cryptocurrencies? The problem is not new to this conflict....

Crypto theft is reaching new heights — here’s how to protect your stash What can you do to stay ahead of scammers? Direct theft vs scams There are two main ways criminals obtain cryptocurrency: stealing it directly, or using a scheme to trick people into handing it over. In 2021, crypto criminals directly stole a record US$3.2 billion (A$4.48 billion) worth of cryptocurrency, according toChainalysis. That’s afivefold increasefrom 2020. But schemes continue to overshadow outright theft, enabling scammers to lure US$7....

Cryptobros splash millions on rare ‘Dune’ book, think they own the copyright But, reader, they most definitely do not Story byCallum Booth Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting(show all)Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting was cited widely, including in VICE, the FT, and the BBC....

Cryptobros splash millions on rare ‘Dune’ book, think they own the copyright But, reader, they most definitely do not Story byCallum Booth Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting(show all)Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting was cited widely, including in VICE, the FT, and the BBC....