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FTX CEO: Blockchain can make social media interoperable, says

Sam Bankman-Fried explained how blockchain can change payments, tokenize shares and make social media interoperable.

BTC miners ‘finally capitulating’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin rebounds strongly off the weekly close, but for BTC miners, it may be a case of “too little too late.”

South African Court Releases Former Monero Developer Riccardo Spagni From Custody

A South African regional court recently ruled to release former Monero lead maintainer, Riccardo Spagni, from custody. The ruling came just a few days after his arrest by local law enforcement agents, a report has said. Prior to his release, Spagni aka Fluffypony told the court he had returned to South Africa voluntarily and that […]

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Australian central bank governor favors private sector crypto technology

Phillip Lowe believes that there are risks in dealing with cryptocurrency that can be mitigated by strong regulations, but the tech should be made by private companies.

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Jed McCaleb empties XRP wallet after eight-year selloff

XRP Scan shows the former Ripple founder’s “Tacostand” wallet has only $16 worth of XRP left at the time of writing.

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Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says

Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking advantage of for some time, a media report revealed. Crypto Miners […]

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Otherside Metaverse demo kicks off with 4,500 participants: highlights

The highly anticipated first trip into the Otherside Metaverse went off with 4,500 users, as the project’s Otherdeed NFTs surpassed $1 billion in sales.

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Bitcoin hodling activity resembles previous market bottoms: Glassnode

Bitcoin’s price had just topped $21,000 at the time of writing — meaning around 45% of BTC holders have an “on-paper loss,” according to Glassnode.

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Paraguay’s crypto framework one step away from becoming law

Paraguayan lawmakers have deliberated for a year on a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework that includes considerations for businesses and traders.

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US and UK to Deepen Ties on Crypto Regulation, Says British Regulator

Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), says the U.S. and U.K. will deepen ties on crypto regulation. “In the past, innovative firms would have been pleading for less regulation. Now they understand and appreciate that rules are there to help provide certainty,” said the British regulator. US and US to Strengthen Collaboration […]

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