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Dogecoin Co-Founder Criticizes Crypto World, States It Is Managed by Powerful Cartels

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In a recent twitterstorm, Dogecoin founder co-founder Jordan Palmer stated he wouldn’t return to the cryptocurrency world. Palmer unleashed harsh criticisms of the cryptocurrency industry, calling it “hyper capitalistic,” and managed by “powerful cartels” of wealthy figures. Palmer created Dogecoin along with Billy Markus back in 2013 as a joke, making fun of the crypto … Read more

Swiss State Secretariat Helps Blockchain Incubator Firm Set Up Base in South Africa

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Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is reportedly helping Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CVVC), a blockchain business incubator, set up an office in South Africa. According to SECO, this move fits with Switzerland’s policy of supporting private firms that seek to help African blockchain start-ups. Funding for Successful Applicants According to a Swissinfo report, … Read more

Former US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says His View on Bitcoin ‘Has Evolved’

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says his viewpoint on bitcoin “has evolved a little bit.” While he personally does not want to have bitcoin in his portfolio, he says if people want to buy the cryptocurrency, “that’s perfectly fine.” Mnuchin Says It’s ‘Perfectly Fine’ if People Want To Buy Bitcoin Former Treasury Secretary Steven … Read more

Spike Lee Directs ‘Old Money Is Out, New Money Is In’ Commercial for Cryptocurrency ATMs

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Award-winning director Spike Lee has teamed up with bitcoin ATM operator Coin Cloud on a multimillion-dollar crypto campaign. “Digital currency is viable for not just people of color, but anybody who has been historically excluded from traditional financial systems,” said the famed director. Spike Lee Directs Short Film for Bitcoin Company Coin Cloud, a digital … Read more