Blockchain

Why are cryptocurrencies booming in Turkey?

Cryptocurrency’s protection against inflation has been one of key drivers behind its popularity with the Turkish public.

New York Times columnist sells digital article for $563,000

The article entitled "Buy This Column on the Blockchain" was aimed at trying to test the market as to what sort of items would sell in the form of a "non-fungible token" – a digital object with a certificate of authenticity.

A digital artwork sold for $69 million last week. What are NFTs?

Welcome to the bizarre world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – unique digital assets that could reshape how we view copyright and the internet.

How a 10-second video clip sold for $6.6 million

Blockchain technology allows digital art items to be publicly authenticated as one-of-a-kind, unlike traditional online objects which can be endlessly reproduced.

Ten ways 2020 changed how we used technology

Our reliance on technology in isolation altered our relationship to gadgets and our consumption habits, while businesses had to adapt their strategies around new technologies like AI.

Geopolitics of Tech: Futurist shares top ten risks for 2021

Technology was at the forefront of driving politics in 2020. TRT World spoke with geopolitical futurist Abishur Prakash to discuss the risks technology poses for geopolitics in 2021 – and beyond.

States, sovereignty and the brave new world of cryptocurrencies

How are governments adapting to disruptive digital currencies like bitcoin and blockchain payment systems?

How the IMF and central banks are taking on cryptocurrencies

As the use of cash declines and interest in cryptocurrencies grows, some financiers think it’s time for central banks to enter the e-money market. But experts think otherwise.

South Korea's Bithumb loses $32M in digital money heist, bitcoin falls

Bithumb said in a notice that it had stopped all trading after ascertaining “some cryptocurrencies worth about $32 million were seized between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bitcoin tops $10,000

The stratospheric rise of bitcoin in 2017 has focused attention on cryptocurrencies. Created in 2009, bitcoin uses encryption and blockchain technology to enable fast and anonymous funds' transfers outside of a traditional centralised payment system.

Bitcoin flirts with $10,000 as fears of a bubble grow

As the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continues to rise, whether the money pouring into digital currency is speculative or an investment is dominating discussion in the markets.