China’s digital yuan could be a fatal blow for Macau casino junkets
Beijing’s bid to better control money laundering and illicit transactions through a fully-traceable central bank digital currency could pose a threat to the country’s popular gambling…
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Turkish crypto exchange halts trading amid reports of police raid
Major Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex has abruptly halted trading and withdrawals amid reports of police raids, Cointelegraph Turkey reported on Thursday. Thodex posted an official announcement…
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NFTs and the mob: When gangsters enter, is it time to leave?
The founders of a Las Vegas mob attraction are launching mob-themed nonfungible tokens encompassing digitized versions of real-world organized crime memorabilia. Dubbed “The Mob Experience,” the…
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New digital dispute rules aim to keep crypto disagreements out of court
A British government-sanctioned task force has proposed a dispute resolution framework that would keep cryptocurrency and smart contract disagreements out of the courts. A 14-page…
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EU regulators reportedly scrutinize Binance over securities law compliance
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s latest product — digital stock tokens representing fractions of equity shares like Tesla and Coinbase — is reportedly being studied by European…
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Bitcoin dominance is about to drop below 50% for the first time in 3 years
Bitcoin (BTC) revisited recent lows near $52,000 on April 22 as sustained weakness continued for the largest cryptocurrency. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: Tradingview…
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Ripple co-founder thinks Bitcoin should move away from proof-of-work
Bitcoin (BTC) code contributors need to consider a move away from the cryptocurrency’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen argued. In a Wednesday blog…
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Poor infrastructure stops farmers taking advantage of blockchain
While the agricultural industry stands to reap enormous efficiency savings through the adoption of distributed ledger technologies, many farmers lack the digital infrastructure to support…
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Nifty News: NFTs for Trump-haters, carbon offsets, fractionalized CryptoPunks and more
A group of anon uni students has come up with a way to hit former President Donald Trump where it hurts: by using his Tweets…
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Despite scams, Australian securities regulator keen to support crypto industry
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or ASIC, has expressed its desire to support the crypto industry, noting the challenges associated with regulating innovative technologies.…
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