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-controls">Decentralization Advocates Condemn China's Crypto Controls SHANGHAI - The price of Asch (XAS), a blockchain platform developed in China, plunged over 15% on Thursday after the Chinese government announced a crackdown on centralized and government-controlled cryptos. The swift decline highlights growing tensions between decentralized cryptocurrencies
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The job boom in India has come to a screeching halt. According to a new report by Indeed, crypto job postings have plunged by 64% between August 2022 and August 2023. This reflects a dramatic shift in fortunes for the industry in India after several years of exponential growth. With
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A Pike County mining company has been approved for over $2.5 million in electricity discounts from Kentucky Power, drawing scrutiny from consumer advocates. The Kentucky Public Service Commission last week greenlit the discounted rates for Cyber Innovations Group's new 7-megawatt facility in Pikeville. But in doing so,
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-battleground-as-firms-seek-regulatory-clarity">Europe Becomes Crypto Battleground as Firms Seek Regulatory Clarity As crypto firms flock to Europe amid regulatory uncertainty in the US, the region is becoming a key battleground in the push for fair crypto regulation globally. With the EU's sweeping Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules
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The once-booming cryptocurrency market is experiencing an alarming decline, with major firms like Coinbase and Marathon Digital Holdings seeing their stock prices plummet. This collapse seems synchronized with the lackluster performance of flagship cryptocurrencies, indicating an atmosphere of uncertainty hanging over the crypto space. As market experts try to determine
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The hype around combining blockchain and artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch, but critical questions remain about whether these technologies can truly complement each other. Our tech reporter takes a skeptical look at the challenges facing this would-be power couple. Can blockchain really make AI safer and more ethical,
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California is proposing a new bill to license and regulate cryptocurrency kiosks and ATMs in the state. While aimed at protecting consumers, the bill faces criticism over its potential impacts on innovation and access to digital assets. The Golden State has cemented itself as a leader, topping last year'
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The cryptocurrency market stands on the brink of major volatility as key macroeconomic factors appear set for collision, potentially creating choppy waters for Bitcoin and altcoins. According to analyst Nicholas Merten, equities, inflation data, and global relations all point to gathering economic headwinds that could batter digital assets. "These
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In a landmark development for cryptocurrency payments, Singapore-based Alchemy Pay has secured a Money Transmitter License in Arkansas, marking the firm's first such license approval in the United States. Alchemy Pay joins major firms like Coinbase and Block (formerly Square) in being authorized to transmit fiat currencies and
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The meteoric rise and proliferation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin over the past decade has led to rampant misinformation and false beliefs. This article aims to dispel some of the biggest myths surrounding to help readers assess the opportunities and risks. Bitcoin and other digital assets remain widely misunderstood by many
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Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz's firm Galaxy Digital is aggressively expanding into Europe, hiring a London-based executive to build up regional operations. This rare growth move spotlights Europe's friendlier crypto rules versus a U.S. regulatory crackdown that has battered crypto prices. But can Europe provide the
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-analytics-startup-coinscan-raises-63m-from-draftkings-backer">Crypto Analytics Startup CoinScan Raises $6.3M From DraftKings Backer The crypto sector has been plagued by an endless stream of hacks, exploits, and scams this year, with losses topping $1 billion by early September. But a new startup, CoinScan, aims to arm crypto users with data
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In a stunning announcement that is sending shockwaves through both the political and spheres, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy revealed plans at last night's Messari Mainnet conference to release a comprehensive crypto policy framework by Thanksgiving. The bold move by the rising political star underscores the growing prominence
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With the next Bitcoin halving less than 18 months away, investors are eyeing Bitcoin and top altcoins in anticipation of major market moves. But is buying the hype a winning strategy this time around? In this in-depth analysis, we cover the latest expert opinions on how to approach the 2024
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently banned cryptocurrency companies from using banking terminology in their marketing, in an effort to protect consumers and improve industry transparency. This controversial move has broader implications for the future of regulation worldwide. What will this mean for the future of the crypto industry?
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Yet another exchange has crumbled, leaving investors scrambling to recover their funds. Troubled Hong Kong exchange JPEX has applied for deregistration in Australia after soliciting more than $128 million from users and then being reprimanded by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The unlicensed exchange allegedly offered unsustainably