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SEC appoints New Jersey Attorney General as director of enforcement

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The SEC has appointed New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal as the Director of the Division of Enforcement. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3w9REZQ via IFTTT

tZERO to tokenize $18M of stock for the ‘Robinhood of real estate investing’

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Around $18 million worth of NYCE’s common shares will be tokenized and supported for secondary trading on tZERO’s security token trading platform. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3hpK0VS via IFTTT

Messari: USDC set to become ‘dominant’ stablecoin on Ethereum

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Tether supplies on Ethereum are dwindling as USD Coin demand grows and grows. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3qAdDYI via IFTTT

$22B hedge fund Point72 reportedly searching for a “head of crypto”

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Reports suggest that Steve Cohen’s Point72 hedge fund is searching for a “head of crypto” as the firm weighs up its options before entering the crypto market. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2TqWKDF via IFTTT

Tracer DAO raises $4.5M to launch derivatives for anything ‘with an oracle feed’

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Tracer DAO has raised $4.5 million from the likes Framework Ventures, Maven 11, and Apollo Capital. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3jt97cP via IFTTT

Twitter 'dropping NFTs all day' in nonfungible token giveaway

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The social media platform is giving away 140 free nonfungible tokens to 140 followers in a series of tweets that began on Wednesday. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3qyXym4 via IFTTT

Gold outshines Bitcoin in Q2 even after posting its worst month since 2016

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Safe-haven rivals move inversely to one another in a quarter mired by mixed inflation reports, Elon Musk FUD, and a suddenly hawkish Federal Reserve. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/361d3tB via IFTTT

1inch Foundation upgrades governance framework

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The 1inch Network’s governance framework will have many of the hallmarks of Ethereum-based projects in a move that prioritizes user experience and broader network participation. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3dqLo9h via IFTTT

Coincidence? Bitcoin saw its highs and lows on 'Turnaround Tuesdays' in June

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A curious pattern emerges as Bitcoin stays stuck in its defined trading range between $30,000 and $40,000. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3waFeke via IFTTT

Bringing contemporary pop art to an NFT metaverse

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Bitcoin's evolving narratives make it antifragile

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Bitcoin itself has seen very little change over time — what has changed is the dominant perception of it. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3dtv5c4 via IFTTT

Former Mastercard exec to lead Ripple’s European Expansion

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Sendi Young has over 15 years of fintech experience and has previously worked at prominent payments firms. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3dwrgCP via IFTTT

Bitcoin sees 4.5% dip amid warning BTC price indicator bottom may still come

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The Puell Multiple — and Bitcoin price — can still dip further before a rebound takes hold, cautions analyst Rekt Capital. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3qzMh51 via IFTTT

Beijing subway now accepts digital yuan

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Beijing's rail transit service now accepts digital yuan for subway rides through an integration with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3x72Ibv via IFTTT

Slow, but not steady: India’s stance on Bitcoin and crypto is evolving

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India’s regulatory stance on crypto has been shaky at best and prejudiced at worst, but what is India actually doing about crypto? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2Uc6y4z via IFTTT

NYDIG set to bring Bitcoin adoption to 650 US banks and credit unions

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NYDIG looks set to deliver on its promise to enable millions of Americans to buy Bitcoin from their bank accounts in 2021. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3jsEGU9 via IFTTT

Russia’s central bank to study crypto investment risks

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The Bank of Russia is collecting data from 15 credit firms and payment systems like Visa and Mastercard. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3duRzt1 via IFTTT

Ethereum Classic price has nearly doubled days after Digital Currency Group's $50M bet

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The gains also appear amid an overall crypto market recovery following Bitcoin's sharp rebound from $30,000-support. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3hhSvCh via IFTTT

New Bitcoin exposure Index to track equities that perform like BTC

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Melanion Bitcoin Exposure Index tracks an equities basket with the highest correlation and revenue exposure to Bitcoin. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3jwRfxM via IFTTT

Bitcoin has failed miserably as currency, says NYU's 'dean of valuation'

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The serial Bitcoin critic has once again dismissed BTC’s value proposition as a form of currency. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3AdQyPW via IFTTT

Bitcoin volatility still a concern for CEO of BNY Mellon subsidiary

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Francesca Fornasari believes that Bitcoin may not be suitable for most institutional investors. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2UHzb9N via IFTTT

Institutional investors aren't buying Bitcoin at 50% of all-time highs …for now

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Ahead of the major GBTC unlocking event, it seems institutions and retail alike have cold feet about $34,000 Bitcoin. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3juQ02a via IFTTT

Australian regulators seek public input on crypto ETPs

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The Australia Securities and Investments Commission has indicated that Bitcoin and Ether are the only two crypto assets likely to meet its evolving criteria for a regulated crypto ETP. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3xdbR2k via IFTTT

Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing group

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Twelve Russian banks including Sberbank, VTB and Tinkoff Bank will help the Bank of Russia test the digital ruble in January 2022. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2UaHJFZ via IFTTT

Spanish Socialist Workers' Party pens public digital currency initiative

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Spain’s oldest active political party is reportedly looking to create a public digital currency. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3hmrgGC via IFTTT

CoinMarketCap launches Ethereum token swaps powered by Uniswap

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CoinMarketCap has launched a token swap feature via integration with Uniswap, and has hinted at supporting additional DEXs and networks in the future. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2TcpCzz via IFTTT

HSBC becomes first foreign entity onboarded to Dubai’s KYC blockchain

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HSBC plans to improve the KYC process for local investors and corporate clients by leveraging blockchain technology. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3AgL7zU via IFTTT

Senator Cynthia Lummis backs crypto for US retirement plans

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Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to see crypto-assets become a normal part of the diversified asset allocations in U.S. citizens’ retirement plans. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3ds3U1o via IFTTT

Bulls are back, but regulatory fears hamper the DeFi and altcoin recovery

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Bitcoin is staging a comeback, but the lingering threat of regulation continues to weigh on DeFi tokens and select altcoins. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3hnbcob via IFTTT

Altcoins bag double-digit gains as Bitcoin price approaches $37,000

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MATIC, SUSHI and CAKE soar after Bitcoin bulls finally press the price above the $35,000 resistance. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2UPLaCq via IFTTT

Crypto.com announces global partnership with Formula 1

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The exchange said it will become the racing series’ official cryptocurrency sponsor and NFT partner, hinting at a crypto-themed award for one of the events. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3602SoX via IFTTT

Argo Blockchain receives $20M Bitcoin-backed loan from Galaxy Digital for Texas mining facility

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The U.K.-based mining firm's announcement comes amid the country's Financial Conduct Authority cracking down on crypto exchanges. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2UclM9q via IFTTT

John McAfee’s suicide reports raise disbelief, spark conspiracy theories

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John McAfee’s candle may have burned out, but his legacy will live on. Tributes for the tech savant continue to flow in after his passing. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3jsaOY6 via IFTTT

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen take equity stake in FTX crypto exchange

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Both Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen will take equity stakes in FTX Trading and receive crypto as part of an endorsement deal with the crypto exchange. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3Al7ynw via IFTTT

Retire early with crypto? Playing with FIRE

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Enterprise Ethereum matures, looks to open-source community for standards

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Enterprise Ethereum has matured to the point where standards are now needed to ensure further growth and interoperability with other networks. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3A3mUg6 via IFTTT

13 more crypto firms withdraw licensing applications in the UK

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Local and international crypto businesses in the United Kingdom seem unable to meet stringent demands set by financial regulators. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3y4zolP via IFTTT

Bitcoin price nears $36K as altcoins make 10% gains

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Double-figure returns not uncommon for altcoins on Tuesday, with Bitcoin facing major resistance on its way toward $40,000. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3hkWOwq via IFTTT

Chinese hydropower plants on sale as crypto miners move abroad

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Advertisements for small-scale hydro plants have reportedly surged on Chinese secondhand e-commerce platforms. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3w8XYR3 via IFTTT

Expect even more oversight of crypto from regulators, says eToro

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Yonni Assia believes that unprecedented retail investor interest will push regulators to be more proactive about crypto regulation. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/2UR7E5Z via IFTTT

Crypto.com taps Circle for global dollar deposits

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Crypto.com and Circle's partnership enabled U.S. dollar deposits and receiving USDC for users in more than 30 countries. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3y4gifD via IFTTT

Deutsche Boerse acquires majority ownership of Crypto Finance AG

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The German stock exchange operator plans to expand its regulated crypto-asset ecosystem across the European market. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3y5TFHG via IFTTT

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen secures $12M in Andreessen Horowitz-led raise

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The investment round will allow Nansen to continue building its analytics suite while also expanding its services to emerging networks like Polygon and Binance Smart Chain. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3jnMA10 via IFTTT

Binance tackles travel rule compliance after multiple bans

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Following bans in Japan, the U.K. and Ontario, Binance is ramping up its compliance efforts with a specialized tool developed by crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3A5ahRX via IFTTT

TP ICAP to launch Bitcoin exchange with Fidelity, Standard Chartered

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Now pursuant to approval from the United Kingdom’s financial regulator, TP ICAP’s crypto platform will initially offer Bitcoin trading. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3qBPX6m via IFTTT

Active Bitcoin miners now 'unlikely' sellers thanks to profit boost — data

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The upcoming record difficulty drop means mining Bitcoin is about to get a lot more profitable while hash rate slowly returns to the network, Glassnode predicts. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3Adr9pI via IFTTT

Salvadorans will not be forced to use the government's Bitcoin wallet

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The government’s new “Chivo” Bitcoin wallet will be interoperable and commission-free. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3dkipnN via IFTTT

Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-owned music streaming service could feature NFTs and smart contracts

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Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey emphasized the benefits smart contracts and NFTs can offer to artists. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3y37qa3 via IFTTT

Craig Wright wins default judgment, Bitcoin.org must remove Bitcoin Whitepaper

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Bitcoin.org must now remove the Bitcoin whitepaper, host a notice referring to the court’s judgment, and pay $48,600 to cover Wright’s legal costs. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3xXPrlo via IFTTT

Institutions turn bearish on ETH as record $50M exits Ether investment products

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Ether investment products have suffered record outflows this past week, while Bitcoin flows have begun to stabilize. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3vY0RnS via IFTTT