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Andrew Backhouse is the audience editor at news.com.au. He has worked as a journalist for 11 years. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science at the University of Queensland in 2010. He is currently a Juris Doctor student at the University of Southern Queensland.

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Investing

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 17, 2020 shows shows a physical imitation of a Bitcoin at a crypto currency

Bitcoin crashes on harsh China crackdown

The price of bitcoin has plunged after a harsh statement from China. The crypto has been in a sharp drop as the market gets jitters.

Social Media

‘Alarming’: Hot tub streamer cut off

A woman who rakes in cash from controversial “hot tub” streams on Twitch has reacted after her ad revenue was suddenly cut off.

More Sports

Kelly Slater savages bitcoin villain Musk

American surfing icon Kelly Slater has blasted Elon Musk after the billionaire Tesla owner rocked the cryptocurrency market last week.

Investing

(FILES) In this file photo Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, speaks during the Satellite 2020 at the Washington Convention Center on March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. - Tesla began officially accepting bitcoin as currency to purchase electric autos, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on March 24, 2021 a with bitcoin,

Elon Musk goes to war with bitcoin

Elon Musk has hit back at critics as he continues to ramp up his rhetoric against bitcoin and defends his move to suspend Tesla payments.

Investing

(FILES) File photo taken on September 24, 2020 showing a physical imitation of a Bitcoin at a crypto currency

Crypto market falls $473b after tweet

Elon Musk shocked the cryptocurrency world market on Thursday – announcing that Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin as payment.

Investing

Bitcoin plunges after Elon Musk tweet

Tesla has abruptly suspended vehicle purchases using bitcoin over fossil fuel and climate change concerns, Elon Musk has announced.

Internet

An update has caused major issue with Microsoft Outlook. Picture: bleepingcomputer

‘Invisible’: Microsoft hit with major issue

A major issue with Microsoft Outlook has users around the world fuming, with people not able to view or create emails.

Business

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the American Rescue Plan in the State Dining Room of the White House on May 5, 2021. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP)

‘Extraordinary’: US COVID-19 reversal

The US has announced its support for a global waiver on patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines in a major policy reversal.

Innovation

Vitalik Buterin co-founder of Ethereum. Source: Supplied

27yo crypto king now a billionaire

The price of Ethereum is skyrocketing, pushed by the growing NFT craze and as it gains recognition from major financial institutions.

News Life

Saki Sudo was arrested Wednesday for allegedly killing Kosuke Nozaki three years ago. Picture: Screenshot NHK World Japan

Young widow ‘poisoned’ rich husband

A young Japanese widow has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her rich husband after he died from acute poisoning.

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