Now playing Next Money What are cryptocurrencies and how do you use them? We're seeing a lot of growth in the use of cryptocurrencies. What are they and how do they work? 08/06/2021
Now playing Next Money El Salvador has made Bitcoin legal tender. What does it mean? El Salvador president Nayib Bukele said history had been made with Bitcoin now due to become legal tender within 90 days. 06/06/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Why the Charlie Bit My Finger video could soon vanish from YouTube The 2007 video made two adorable brothers famous. Now that it's been sold as an NFT for over €600,000, it could disappear for good. 26/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Bitcoin's recovery is in question as miners search for the exits Bitcoin has slumped to pre-February levels after investors became spooked by China's crypto crackdown. How much damage is it likely to suffer? 24/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Hungary is set to cut taxes on cryptocurrencies by half from 2022 Hungary is cutting tax on cryptocurrency earnings by half as interest in the crypto market drives it to all-time highs. 12/05/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Second-biggest cryptocurrency Ethereum soars above record $4,000 mark In a week where other altcoins, including Dogecoin, took a hit, Ethereum's value has soared to record highs. 10/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Dogecoin's value tumbles after Elon Musk called it 'a hustle' on SNL Dogecoin, which is often seen as a joke, soared in value this week after it was listed on investing apps. Elon Musk's appearance on SNL has changed all that. 09/05/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Dogecoin is surging to new highs after being added to trading apps Developed to poke fun at Bitcoin alternatives, Dogecoin is having its day in the sun thanks to popular trading apps eToro and Gemini. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next Tech News EBay is open to accepting cryptocurrencies and selling NFTs The surge of cryptocurrencies and the emergence of NFTs is something eBay is keeping an eye on, its CEO said on Monday. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next Tech News US launches pilot to explore uses of a potential new digital dollar The non-profit Digital Dollar Project is launching five pilot programmes over the next year to explore applications of a new central bank digital currency. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Bank of England is looking into launching 'Britcoin'. But what is it? What would the difference be between Britcoin cryptocurrency on your phone and sterling in your pocket? 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Money The UK is considering a new 'Britcoin' digital currency The UK has become the latest country to look into the potential of having a central bank-backed digital currency, following similar moves by China and Sweden. 19/04/2021
Now playing Next Money Meet the buyer of the world's most expensive digital artwork The €58 million sale of a digital collage by the artist Beeple made headlines as the most money ever paid for an NFT. We meet the 32-year-old behind the purchase. 16/04/2021
Now playing Next Money These Romania students can now pay their tuition with cryptocurrency Teaming up with a local start-up, the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu will become the first university in Romania to offer students the chance to pay in cryptos. 12/04/2021
Now playing Next Money How Eastern Caribbean became the world's first digital currency union DCash is believed to be the world's first digital currency launched by a currency union, making it easier for those without bank accounts to make quick transactions. 06/04/2021
Now playing Next Money Cryptocurrency key terms: A guide to making sense of digital money What's the difference between altcoins and stablecoins? What's hashing and mining? Sometimes the jargon around cryptocurrencies can make your head spin. Here's how to make sense of it all. 02/04/2021
Now playing Next Money NFT: Blockchain is transforming the way we buy and sell digital art NFTs use blockchain technology to authenticate digital objects such as music, text, videos, photos or drawings, thereby making each object unique. 02/04/2021
Now playing Next Money How Bitcoin went from cowboy currency to commonplace After the value of a Bitcoin hit record levels this week, we take a look at the cryptocurrency's story. 17/02/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania issues world's first state-backed digital collectible coin Lithuania becomes the first country to launch a digital currency backed by its central bank. 23/07/2020
Now playing Next Money Explainer: What is 'LBCOIN,' Lithuania's new cryptocurrency? Lithuania will open a pre-sale for its first central state-backed cryptocurrency on July 9 as part of a trial on blockchain technology. 09/07/2020