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Group of ancient Chinese coins.

What ancient money tells us about the future of computers

1 September 2021

The way that some of the first coins were viewed 2500 years ago is similar to how we regard computers today, writes Annalee Newitz
2F8A64A Paypal app seen on the smartphone screen placed on top bitcoin coins pile. Concept. Stafford, United Kingdom, April 12, 2021.

Will PayPal's adoption of bitcoin make cryptocurrency more mainstream?

30 August 2021

PayPal will now allow customers to buy and sell four cryptocurrencies, which could make it more useful for everyday life. Is this the moment when cryptocurrencies become mainstream?

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