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cryptodaily.co.uk: DAOs: How they give power of governance to the community

Monday, 19 July 2021 09:00

DAOs or decentralized autonomous organizations are an integral part of the blockchain world as they ensure that a project is transparent and decentralized. The crypto world has been flirting with the idea of a DAO since Bitcoin managed to remove intermediaries from the crypto transactions. The next…

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cryptodaily.co.uk: Malaysia steamrollers bitcoin mining

Monday, 19 July 2021 09:24

Malaysian authorities seized bitcoin mining rigs after tip-offs. The rigs were operating by siphoning off electricity illegally from Sarawak Energy power lines. The rigs were then laid out in a car park and the scene was videoed as a bulldozer destroyed them all. According to a story on CNBC…

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cryptodaily.co.uk: How A Global Study of Women In The Cryptosphere Can Bring Inclusivity To The Space

Monday, 19 July 2021 10:58

A study conducted by research firm BDC Consulting revealed significant data about women in the crypto space. The study 'Bitcoin under Female Thumb' analyses influencing factors to determine how women users make decisions about cryptocurrencies. Women in crypto is a growing movement, with a growing base of…

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Blockonomi: Coinbase CEO Responds to Dogecoin Co-Creator’s Criticism on Crypto

Monday, 19 July 2021 11:23

Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin’s Co-Creator, criticized cryptocurrencies earlier this month via Twitter, prompting reactions from crypto enthusiasts and influencers. Now, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong had joined the debate by replying to Palmer’s tweet. In his original tweet, Palmer referred to the reasons why he is not coming back…

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The Cryptonomist: Scott Conger, mayor of Jackson, is a fan of Bitcoin

Monday, 19 July 2021 07:43

A new crypto hub could emerge in Tennessee, similar to what is happening in Miami The post Scott Conger, mayor of Jackson, is a fan of Bitcoin appeared first on The Cryptonomist.

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The Block: It hasn’t been this easy to mine bitcoin since January 2020

Monday, 19 July 2021 08:48

This is the fourth consecutive drop of bitcoin's mining difficulty since China's systematic crackdown. But the decline has slowed down. The post It hasn’t been this easy to mine bitcoin since January 2020 appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Grayscale’s main crypto fund becomes an SEC-reporting company

Monday, 12 July 2021 12:52

Grayscale has received approval for its digital large cap fund to become an SEC-reporting company, it announced today. The post Grayscale’s main crypto fund becomes an SEC-reporting company appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Nifty’s launches NFT-focused social media platform with $10 million in seed funding

Monday, 12 July 2021 14:00

The platform's first partnership with Warner Bros. features an NFT collection of characters from upcoming film Space Jam: A New Legacy. The post Nifty’s launches NFT-focused social media platform with $10 million in seed funding appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: South Korea’s crypto custody ecosystem grows as Woori Financial Group inks joint venture deal

Monday, 12 July 2021 15:40

Woori Financial Group, one of South Korea's largest banks, has struck a deal that will see it take part in a joint venture focused on cryptocurrency custodial services. The post South Korea’s crypto custody ecosystem grows as Woori Financial Group inks joint venture deal appeared first on…

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