A blockchain-based replacement for traditional crowdfunding
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A blockchain-based replacement for traditional crowdfunding

The crypto space witnessed phenomenal growth in 2021. Buzzwords like nonfungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi) and the Metaverse broke through to the mainstream and culminated in the crypto market peaking at over $3 trillion in November of 2021.  NFTs redefined arts and how they are acquired. DeFi revolutionized how we lend and borrow. The Metaverse birthed an alternate universe…

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El Salvador Bitcoin wallet shows ‘strong sign of adoption,’ exec says
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El Salvador Bitcoin wallet shows ‘strong sign of adoption,’ exec says

El Salvador’s government-backed Bitcoin (BTC) wallet has reached significant success in terms of adoption, according to an exec at the cryptocurrency exchange behind the wallet. The Chivo wallet was launched in conjunction with BTC becoming legal tender in El Salvador on Sept. 7, 2021. The official platform allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin, offering cryptocurrency custody and exchange services…

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Hoseki, Ledn Partner For Faster Bitcoin-Backed Loans

Bitcoin startup Hoseki has announced a pre-launch partnership with financial services firm Ledn to provide lending and proof-of-assets services for retail investors, similar to industry-grade proof-of-reserves leveraged by custodians, the company said in a Monday statement sent to Bitcoin Magazine. “Hoseki users will be able to seamlessly submit standardized proof-of-asset documentation to Ledn though the Hoseki mobile app or desktop…

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Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale
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Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale – Bitcoin News

Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Auction Digital Collectibles With Help From Binance Binance NFT, the marketplace for non-fungible tokens of the world’s leading crypto…

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Ethan Lou shares experience of crypto conference in North Korea
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Ethan Lou shares experience of crypto conference in North Korea

When North Korea announced a crypto conference back in 2018, Canadian journalist Ethan Lou jumped at the opportunity to see what the country’s crypto scene looked like. He encountered many surprises, including being introduced as a presenter to a North Korean audience.  According to Lou, he went there with eight other unsuspecting participants who wanted to simply attend the crypto…

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ApeCoin Plummets Double Digits After Metaverse NFT Land Sale
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ApeCoin Plummets Double Digits After Metaverse NFT Land Sale

ApeCoin is facing some serious volatility.  In the past 24 hours alone, the token behind ApeDAO, a decentralized organization (DAO) linked to the popular NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), has dipped, dived, and even jumped several points.  According to price data pulled from CoinMarketCap, this time yesterday, APE was trading at $17.74. The token then fell to $16.24,…

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Indian IT Ministry directs crypto exchanges to store user data for 5 years
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Indian IT Ministry directs crypto exchanges to store user data for 5 years

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in), which falls under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued a new directive on Thursday, forcing crypto exchanges, virtual private network (VPN) providers and data centers to store a wide range of user data for up to five years. Under the newly issued directive, crypto exchanges operating in India will be required…

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