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Dec 2022
28m 20s

The future of crypto

Bbc World Service
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It's been a tumultuous year for crypto: the collapse of FXT and a string of other firms has helped drain the market of 2 trillion dollars. So, what might 2023 look like for the crypto world? This special episode of World Business Report looks at regulation and whether it will deter further investment. (Picture: Domino piece with bitcoin symbol concept Pictu ... Show More
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