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New PayPal, OpenAI deal means customers can buy directly on ChatGPT

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US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

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Rome clears EU-bound budget draft with healthcare trims

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UK says ‘high-tech push’ saved over €550 million in public fraud

Europe in Motion

Sweet tooth: Where in Europe are chocoholics paying the most?

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Will Poland and Europe miss out on crypto due to over regulation?

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Will flying outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits?

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Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

Markets

Bitcoin hits new record as crypto scores US legislation win

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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Kidnappers are targeting crypto entrepreneurs in France for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

Economy

Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes across Europe?

Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax.

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EuroVerify

Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

EuroVerify

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.

Money

Bybit closes $1.5bn gap after ‘largest crypto heist of all time’

A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time.

Money

Should European banks consider holding crypto in their reserves?

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is the first in Europe to examine whether to add cryptocurrency to its reserve assets. Will other countries follow suit?

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Can a carbon credit-backed currency help us fight climate change?

Toco believes its novel monetary system is a solution for the climate crisis that doesn’t compromise economic growth, but sceptics question whether a lack of oversight will undermine its impact.

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Who is David Sacks, Trump's pick for crypto and AI czar?

President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here’s what we know.

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Ledger marks 10th anniversary with new multi-million euro Paris HQ

Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary.

EuroVerify

No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash for climate

A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

Money

Which countries in Europe are most prepared to go cashless?

The Nordic countries are leading the way for adopting a future without cash transactions, while Armenia, Georgia, and Germany fall behind, according to a recent analysis.

Markets

Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency.

Business

European mobile payment system Wero launches in Belgian banks

Wero, the new European mobile payment system, has launched in Belgian banks this week.

Money

Where do US presidential candidates Trump and Harris stand on crypto?

Euronews Next breaks down Trump and Harris’ views on the crypto industry, which has contributed millions to the election.

Money

FTX collapse: Caroline Ellison handed 2-year prison sentence for fraud

The former FTX crypto executive was shown leniency by the judge in New York, acknowledging her "very, very substantial" cooperation with prosecutors.

Money

Over 130 countries now exploring digital currencies as interest soars

Central banks worldwide are now looking into digital currencies, according to a new study from a US think tank.

Money

Europe's rival to Visa and Mastercard soon to roll out in Belgium

US payment giants Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple and Google Pay are getting a new rival in Europe: it's called Wero and it's already available to some consumers in Germany and by the end of July in Belgium - how does it work and what are its features?

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Apple opening payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns

Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant.

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Markets

Decoding the digital euro: A potential new means of payment

The European Central Bank (ECB) is working on the preparatory phase of the digital euro to make it as close to cash as possible in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility — yet stakeholders remain concerned about its design and necessity.

Money

Central banks should exploit AI ‘gold rush’, report says

The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations.

Europe News

Cryptocurrency law coming in: Prepare for a bumpy ride

New Brussels legislation seeks to put an end to scams and turmoil that have characterised markets like bitcoin, but few if any seem set to comply.

Business

Commission probes AI finance risk as it finalises new law

Overusing robots could lead to bias, panic or just bad advice, officials worry.

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Money

FTX's collapse: A timeline of how the crypto giant imploded

FTX has announced it will be paid back most of its customers two years after it collapsed. Here's how we got to that point.

Money

FTX to return money to most customers nearly 2 years after collapse

Collapsed crypto exchange FTX said it will return money to most customers less than two years after its catastrophic implosion.

Money

US prosecutors seeking 3-year jail term for Binance's Changpeng Zhao

Prosecutors in the US are seeking a 3-year prison sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ahead of his sentencing for money laundering.

Markets

What's going to be different with the halving of Bitcoin this time?

Bitcoin prices usually rise for several months following a halving event. However, this time, the market expects the halving to be different.

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Money

Swiss fintech offers accounts for people from struggling economies

The Swiss fintech company nsave is developing an offshore bank account to help those from "distressed economies" secure their money from currency depreciation.

Money

What does Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentence mean for crypto?

The SBF saga saw many people lose their life savings, causing them two years of stress.

Money

Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin scans over privacy concerns

Spain has put a temporary ban in place on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacy.

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FTX founder's lawyer calls 100-year recommended sentence 'grotesque'

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence.

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Europe News

MEPs approve measures to tackle impersonation scams

New EU rules aim for easier access to cash with fairer charges, Poland’s Marek Belka said.

Money

Finfluencers warned over investment advice

Social media promotions may breach EU rules against financial-market abuse, ESMA said.

Europe News

Lawmakers seek to limit spoofing scams

A bid to cut a rising source of payments fraud could leave telco operators on the hook.

Money

Fallen crypto company Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in the US

Do Kwon, who owns a 92 per cent stake in the company, is currently in custody in Montenegro for using falsified documents to leave the US in March.

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Business

Apple, under Brussels pressure, agrees to open up iPhone payments

Banks and other rivals had complained the dominance of Apple Pay was anti-competitive.

Money

Euroviews. Are we trading Bitcoin’s price for its centralisation?

We can protect Bitcoin’s long-term value by diversifying how and where we invest in it and keeping a close eye on the custody practices and decentralisation (or lack thereof) of these financial products, Marc Taverner writes.

Money

US regulators approve first bitcoin ETFs in win for Wall Street

US regulators have given 11 bitcoin ETFs the green light.

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US SEC chair denies a Bitcoin ETF has been approved

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said that they had "not approved the listing of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products".

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Ho, ho, no: How to protect yourself against cybercrime over Christmas

Don’t let your cyber guard down this festive season if you don’t want to be targeted by online hacks, spoofs, and scams. This is how to protect yourself.

Money

'World's first' blockchain payments made at the Bank of England

The aim is to set up a series of regulated, blockchain-based "institutional grade" payments systems for other core currencies overseen by their home central banks.

Money

A Bitcoin transaction uses the same amount of water as a swimming pool

Bitcoin could make a change to make the cryptocurrency more environmentally friendly.

Business

'What's the point?' — EU lawmakers sink teeth into digital euro

The ECB says issuing digital money will help it keep pace with technology — but some MEPs are unconvinced if not downright hostile

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