By Guardian Nigeria 10 January 2022 | 3:27 pm Bitcoin slid below $40,000 on Monday, falling to its lowest level since the end of September as the world’s leading cryptocurrency showed no end to its volatility. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo Bitcoin slid below $40,000 on Monday, falling to its lowest level since the end of September as the world’s leading cryptocurrency showed no end to its volatility. Bitcoin dropped to $39,663.18, down from a record high of above $66,000 in October. After taking a tumble Monday, it recovered some ground, rising to $41,198. Its recent decline meanwhile continues to drag down other cryptocurrencies. “The main culprit behind the slump in crypto prices is the Fed’s decision to withdraw massive liquidity, which has been pumped into markets since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic,” Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at Avatrade, said. Latest 2 mins ago Aaron Boupendza stepped up in the absence of Covid-stricken Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to earn Gabon a 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations debutants Comoros on Monday. 1 hour ago British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior officials in his Downing Street office faced renewed anger Monday after an email emerged inviting staff to bring drinks to a gathering during lockdown. 1 hour ago Fuji: A Opera held its third and finale edition of Fuji Vibrations at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island on the 19th of December, 2021 to a cross-section of distinguished guests. The night featured different generations of Fuji artistes belting their unique Fuji styles to the delight of the teeming audience who were significantly technocrats,… 2 hours ago Sofiane Boufal scored on 83 minutes to earn Morocco a 1-0 win over Ghana in Yaounde on Monday after the first clash of titans in the Africa Cup of Nations. 2 hours ago Streaming giant Netflix has confirmed that they have greenlit Darren Star-created romantic comedy series, Emily, In Paris, for seasons 3 & 4. Announcing the update, Netflix uploaded a short video clip that complied scenes from Emily’s time in Paris, including the words “New Year, New Possibilities.” Produced by Darren Star, the series stars Lily Collins as marketing…
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