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Coingeek: Bitcoin SV is here for utility, not speculation: Brendan Lee on CoinGeek Backstage

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 14:25

Brendan Lee was at the Blockchain Social Manila in the Philippines, a country he believes can significantly benefit from BSV blockchain, which focuses on utility and not speculation. [...] Read More... The post Bitcoin SV is here for utility, not speculation: Brendan Lee on CoinGeek Backstage appeared…

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Coingeek: Zero-Knowledge Proof Hackathon finalists reveal exciting new app concepts for Bitcoin

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 10:00

The coding segment for the 2022 Zero-Knowledge Proof Hackathon concludes, participated by 929 individuals, all with the goal of creating a project that could run on the BSV blockchain. [...] Read More... The post Zero-Knowledge Proof Hackathon finalists reveal exciting new app concepts for Bitcoin appeared first…

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Coingeek: Craig Wright had a decades-long interest in finance and transactions, says former colleague Robert Jenkins

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 08:00

Dr. Craig S. Wright was "highly intellectual" and demonstrated deep knowledge on topics related to security and digital ledgers, says Australian IT professional Robert Jenkins. [...] Read More... The post Craig Wright had a decades-long interest in finance and transactions, says former colleague Robert Jenkins appeared first…

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Coingeek: Spain’s central bank dives head first into CBDCs with new study

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 06:00

The Bank of Spain joins nations exploring CBDCs, with plans to utilize the digital version of its currency, focusing on its pros and cons and analyzing asset liquidation, among others. [...] Read More... The post Spain’s central bank dives head first into CBDCs with new study appeared…

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Coingeek: FTC sues to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, crushing its metaverse ambitions

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 05:00

FTC says the acquisition would give Microsoft monopoly powers which the firm has abused in the past–it deals a big blow to Microsoft’s metaverse ambitions. [...] Read More... The post FTC sues to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, crushing its metaverse ambitions appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Kazakhstan parliament to introduce block reward mining regulations

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 04:00

The bill has been touted to offer several changes to the mining industry that has operated without any concrete legal framework in the country. [...] Read More... The post Kazakhstan parliament to introduce block reward mining regulations appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Hong Kong’s new bill introduces first-ever VASP licensing regime

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 02:00

Hong Kong’s lawmakers passed an amendment to the city’s AML laws that takes effect on July 1, bringing VASPs under the purview of the SFC for the first time. [...] Read More... The post Hong Kong’s new bill introduces first-ever VASP licensing regime appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Alleged leader of Russian Ponzi scheme nabbed after costing investors nearly $100M

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 01:00

Edvard Sabirov's extradition is making headways following his arrest on suspicion of being involved in a digital asset Ponzi scheme, the Interpol has announced. [...] Read More... The post Alleged leader of Russian Ponzi scheme nabbed after costing investors nearly $100M appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Russia’s central bank to prohibit miners from selling digital assets to Russians

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 00:00

The Bank of Russia adopted a negative stance towards the sale of virtual currencies to Russian citizens under the draft law for mining regulation. [...] Read More... The post Russia’s central bank to prohibit miners from selling digital assets to Russians appeared first on CoinGeek.

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