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ZyCrypto: ‘Governments Have Unintentionally Created The Perfect Environment For Bitcoin To Thrive’ — DCG’s Silbert

Monday, 07 March 2022 18:42

Bitcoin has been seeing astronomical levels of adoption that its proponents have attributed to several factors. According to Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), one of these factors are governments around the world.

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The Block: Senior Democrat says he’s on ‘the side of the innovator’ amid crypto debate in Congress

Monday, 07 March 2022 18:50

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he is siding with crypto innovators as other Democrats in Congress express favor of tightening crypto regulations in the US. “There is obviously a debate but I want to be on the side of the innovator,” Wyden told the Financial…

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The Block: Space Runners raises $10 million to build a blockchain-backed fashion metaverse

Monday, 07 March 2022 19:17

Space Runners, a company focused on creating NFTs and digital wearables, has raised $10 million in a round co-led by Pantera Capital and Polychain Capital. The post Space Runners raises $10 million to build a blockchain-backed fashion metaverse appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Binance deal with crypto firm Eqonex prompts warning shot from UK regulators

Monday, 07 March 2022 19:46

Binance has partnered with the Nasdaq-listed crypto firm EQONEX. But the UK FCA seems unhappy about the deal. Here's why. The post Binance deal with crypto firm Eqonex prompts warning shot from UK regulators appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: US AML watchdog issues alert on potential crypto sanctions evasion from Russia

Monday, 07 March 2022 20:11

“Although we have not seen widespread evasion of our sanctions using methods such as cryptocurrency, prompt reporting of suspicious activity contributes to our national security and our efforts to support Ukraine and its people,” said Acting Director of FinCEN Him Das. The post US AML watchdog issues…

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The Daily Hodl: Ripple Wants To End XRP Lawsuit by September of This Year: Attorney Jeremy Hogan

Monday, 07 March 2022 20:55

Ripple Labs wants to end its lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by September or October of 2022, according to a closely followed crypto legal expert. The SEC sued Ripple in December of 2020 on the allegation that XRP was sold as an unregistered…

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Blockworks: Market Wrap: Gold, Oil Push Higher While Crypto, Stocks Continue To Tumble

Monday, 07 March 2022 22:17

Secretary of State Blinkin revealed that the US was seeking to ban Russian oil imports, sending oil prices to their highest since 2008 The post Market Wrap: Gold, Oil Push Higher While Crypto, Stocks Continue To Tumble appeared first on Blockworks.

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The Block: Stanford researchers raise $32 million as they build a privacy-focused blockchain

Monday, 07 March 2022 23:03

Espresso has emerged from stealth mode to announce a new privacy-focused blockchain, backed by $32 million in fresh funding. The post Stanford researchers raise $32 million as they build a privacy-focused blockchain appeared first on The Block.

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Blockworks: To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in CA, Bitcoiners May Have To Rewrite Constitution

Monday, 07 March 2022 23:05

Making bitcoin legal tender may also clear up tax issues around the cryptocurrency, advocates say The post To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in CA, Bitcoiners May Have To Rewrite Constitution appeared first on Blockworks.

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