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Breaking the Chains of Censorship: DarkIRC’s Fight for Unfiltered Freedom

The rise of censorship across the internet, particularly in the crypto space, has given birth to DarkIRC—billed as the world’s strongest…

Maria Irene · 3 Oct
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Crypto’s Soaring Market Cap and Bitcoin’s Unwavering Believers

In a remarkable upswing that signals a rejuvenated interest in bitcoin, crypto currencies and NFTs, the total market capitalisation of the…

Maria Irene · 9 Nov
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Cisco Powers AUW Tech Dreams: A Leap Forward for Women in IT

In a striking stride toward a more inclusive digital future, the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh has proudly announced a…

Maria Irene · 8 Nov
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The Electric Slide: A Tesla Tale of Depreciation and Market Dynamics

In 2022, a Tesla Model Y Long Range came with a price tag of $66,990 and a promise of futuristic gains — from joining an ambitious…

Maria Irene · 8 Nov
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The World of DePINs: Unearthing the Next Bull Run Catalyst

In the cryptoverse, where speculation often leads to the wildest of price rallies and dips, Tushar Jain’s recent statement on the…

Maria Irene · 3 Nov
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Bitcoin Mining Firms Brace for Impact as U.S. Bitcoin ETF Nears Approval

With the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF seemingly in sight, optimism sweeps the crypto industry, envisioning enhanced legitimacy for Bitcoin,…

Maria Irene · 31 Oct
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From Chuckles to Cha-Ching: How Memeland is Rewriting the Meme Economy Playbook

If memes are the language of the internet, then Memeland is about to become its central bank. With the MEME coin scheduled for listing on…

Maria Irene · 30 Oct
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The ETF Mirage: How A Spot of Social Media Buzz Gave the Crypto Market Jitters

When your stock ticker is lost in translation, it may not be an error; it could just be another day in the volatile world of crypto. But…

Maria Irene · 25 Oct
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Bitcoin Price Surge Triggers $114 Million in Shorts Liquidation

Bitcoin experienced a second rally today, catapulting its price to over $34,000, marking a record high for 2023 and stirring excitement in…

Maria Irene · 24 Oct
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WAX’s Blockchain Brawlers: A Game-Changing Grapple

Maria Irene WAX (Worldwide Asset eXchange) has thrown its hat into the gaming ring with the launch of Blockchain Brawlers. The…

Maria Irene · 23 Oct
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Social Work Students Swap Textbooks for 3D Avatars: Meet Mia, Your Digital Case Study

In an age where Zoom fatigue and online disengagement plague universities worldwide, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is blazing…

Maria Irene · 16 Oct
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Luxury Racers to Everyday Drivers: The Auto Industry Shifts Gears into the Crypto Fast Lane, Leaving Tesla in the Rearview

The question of “When Lambo?”—a phrase nearly synonymous with achieving high profits in the crypto community—is getting fresh competition.…

LedgerLife · 16 Oct
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Calladita: Where Silence, Satire, and NFTs Collide

In a compelling fusion of drama, satire, and innovative funding, the film “Calladita” (The Quiet Maid) has left an indelible mark on both…

Maria Irene · 13 Oct
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Real USD: A Stablecoin’s Stumble from Realty to Reality

In a bid to tether the digital currency landscape to the tangible asset domain, Real USD (USDR) emerged on the crypto horizon, promising a…

Maria Irene · 12 Oct
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Riding the DePeg Coaster: The USDR Crisis and the Rollercoaster History of Stablecoin Failures

Stablecoins were heralded as the sanctuary of the cryptocurrency markets, the digital haven where you could park your funds and rest easy,…

Maria Irene · 12 Oct
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Star Atlas Rockets Through the Solana Space—Is Polygon Losing its GameFi Mojo?

When it comes to the universe of blockchain gaming, Star Atlas is fast becoming a celestial body you can’t ignore. Developed on the Solana…

Maria Irene · 10 Oct
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Digital Yuan Giveaways Boost Adoption, Claims Chinese Central Bank

In a push to accelerate the adoption of the digital yuan, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) asserts that its digital currency giveaway…

Maria Irene · 9 Oct
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Honda Drives Full Throttle into the Crypto Universe, But It’s Not Alone on This Road

Maria Irene Honda’s recent announcement that it will accept cryptocurrencies for its range of products is a major shift in the company’s…

Maria Irene · 3 Oct
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60% Click to Pay, the Rest Just Play: How Alt-Pay is Dominating India’s E-Commerce Game

In a major shift that’s changing the e-commerce landscape in India, alternative payment methods are knocking traditional cash and cards…

Maria Irene · 29 Sept
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The Bitcoin World is Aflutter With ‘Runes’: What are they?

Maria Irene Casey Rodarmor, the creative genius behind the Ordinals project, has just dropped an alternative to BRC-20 fungible tokens…

Maria Irene · 26 Sept
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Coinbase Puts Its Crypto Where Its Mouth Is: 52 Million Americans Can’t Be Wrong, or Can They?

Coinbase, one of the biggest names in the crypto world, has thrown down the gauntlet. With research indicating that a staggering 87% of…

Maria Irene · 20 Sept
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Coinbase’s Big Cheese and DeFi’s Fierce Watchdog: A Tweet Duel for the Crypto Soul

In the increasingly complex landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), it often takes just a couple of tweets to kickstart a full-scale…

Maria Irene · 15 Sept
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From Bitcoin Billionaires to Crypto Newbies: Who’s Really Cashing in on the Digital Gold Rush?

Despite the current crypto bear market, it appears some are not just surviving but thriving. A recent study by Henley & Partners, a global…

Maria Irene · 7 Sept
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MetaMask Unlocks the Cash-Out Vault: Now Sell Your ETH without Breaking a Sweat!

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum-based wallet, has just rolled out a feature that is sure to make the lives of cryptocurrency enthusiasts a…

Maria Irene · 6 Sept
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From Horse Poo to CO2: How Human Ingenuity Can Clean Up More Than Just the Streets

Maria Irene In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bustling cities like New York and London found themselves in the throes of a crisis…

LedgerLife · 1 Sept
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Vivek Ramaswamy Applauds Grayscale’s Victory as Boost for Bitcoin Innovation

Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate in the United States presidential race, has praised the recent legal victory of Grayscale against the federal…

Maria Irene · 31 Aug
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Brian Armstrong’s Crypto Wish List: Building the Future or Shopping for Moonshots?

In a recent post on X to the crypto community, Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase, has delineated ten audacious ideas he believes…

Maria Irene · 31 Aug
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Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses Ethereum!

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase,…

Maria Irene · 23 Aug
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CoinSpot Suspends Earn Program Amid Regulatory Concerns

CoinSpot, one of Australia’s premier centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the temporary suspension of its “earn” program…

Maria Irene · 23 Aug
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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy USD/INR Waters!

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and…

Maria Irene · 21 Aug
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The Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance of Digital Gold

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative…

Maria Irene · 19 Aug
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Shibarium Returns to Action as Shiba Inu Team Tackles Challenges and Secures $2M in User Funds

Shiba Inu’s Lead Developer Offers Insights on Shibarium Scaling and Fund Safety Amid Recent Hurdles Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Platform…

Maria Irene · 18 Aug
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Coinbase’s ‘Base’ Bravado and the Tale of ‘Bald’ and ‘Burning Brian’: A Meme-Tastic Gold Rush or a Hair-Raising Scam?

Maria Irene As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve and proliferate, two significant events recently made waves in the cryptosphere,…

Maria Irene · 1 Aug
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TikTok Unveils Text Posts Feature in the Quest for Social Media Supremacy

Social media juggernaut TikTok has thrown down the gauntlet in the battle for text-based social media supremacy, as it unveiled a new…

Maria Irene · 25 July
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Mondee Celebrates NASDAQ Anniversary with Abhi – The Travel Genie in Your Smartphone

Mondee Holdings Inc., a tech-driven force in the global travel market, made waves on its first NASDAQ listing anniversary by introducing…

Maria Irene · 20 July
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ChatGPT: The Future of Offline Mobile Communication!

Emad Mostaque, the CEO and Co-Founder of Stability AI, recently painted a vivid picture of the future of mobile communication in a chat…

Maria Irene · 5 July
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From California Dreamin’ to Sky High Reality: The FAA Certifies Alef’s Electric Flying Car Prototype!

In a surprising move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a special airworthiness certificate to a vehicle that seems to…

Maria Irene · 4 July
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Vodafone Dials Up Cardano for its NFT Venture: ADA Takes a Call on the Wild Side

In a significant vote of confidence for the Cardano network, Vodafone Germany has announced it is using Cardano’s native token, ADA, for…

Maria Irene · 2 July
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The Dialectic of Digital: An Elon Musk Tweet and the Material Consequences for Milady NFT

Maria Irene In the relentless march of historical materialism, we find ourselves at the intersection of technology and capital, where the…

Maria Irene · 1 July
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Checkmate to Chains: A Brazilian Chess Tournament Castles into the Cryptoverse

Maria Irene In the sun-dappled city squares of Brazil, a sport as old as civilization itself has been quietly undergoing a revolution. The…

Maria Irene · 1 July
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Love, Bytes and Algorithms: The Future of Romance in the AI Era!

There’s a new cupid in town, and it’s not a chubby cherub with a bow and arrow, but a sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithm…

Maria Irene · 30 June
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CS50 Bot: Harvard’s Latest Hire is a Byte-Sized Professor

Harvard University, one of the world’s leading academic institutions, is turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine the…

Maria Irene · 28 June
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Driving into the Future: How Toyota’s EV Surge is Shifting Oil Gears

Maria Irene From disruptive technologies to evolving consumer trends, the automotive industry is navigating through a transformative…

Maria Irene · 26 June
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Landfills, Bitcoin, and the Climate Crusade: A New Zealand Activist’s Unexpected Intersection

Maria Irene Daniel Batten, a climate activist and tech founder-turned-Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst from New…

Maria Irene · 23 June
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Bitcoin, Blocks & Bytes: Gamers Unite in the Pixelated Land Rush!

Bitcoin’s blockchain technology has seen an array of applications, but none as innovative and engaging as what @OrdzGames has just…

Maria Irene · 22 June
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Ordinals Reimagined: Ethereum’s Ethscriptions Set to Revolutionize Digital Asset Creation and Sharing

In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and blockchain technology, innovators are constantly seeking new ways to stand out and…

Maria Irene · 20 June
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The Tether Titanic: Can the Stablecoin Stay Buoyant in Crypto’s Choppy Waters?

Maria Irene Tether, the dominant stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, found itself in a sea of turbulence as it experienced a…

Maria Irene · 15 June
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Vitalik the Virus Vanquisher: Crypto Millions to Combat Covid!

Maria Irene Ladies and gents, hold on to your digital wallets! The Crypto Lords – Vitalik Buterin, the brainiac behind Ethereum, and…

Maria Irene · 9 June
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Neuralink’s Leap of Faith: DA Approves First Human Trials Amidst Praise and Probes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink to commence its…

Maria Irene · 26 May
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Securities, Cryptocurrency, and the Digital Gold Rush: A Guide for the Modern Prospector

In the age of digital finance, terms like ‘cryptocurrency’, ‘digital asset’, and ‘blockchain’ have become commonplace, but understanding…

Maria Irene · 25 May
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Decentralization Duel: The Battle Over BRC20 Indexing

Maria Irene In the constantly shifting terrain of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a ‘storm’ is beginning to gather momentum.…

Maria Irene · 22 May
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A Week of Tumultuous AI Developments: White House Meeting, Godfather of AI’s Warning, and New ChatGPT Plugins

This week has been a whirlwind for the world of artificial intelligence, with several significant events happening in rapid succession.…

Maria Irene · 5 May
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Crypto Adoption Gains Momentum: The Intersection of Millennials, Boomers, and Web 3.0

Maria Irene The world of cryptocurrencies is witnessing an unprecedented surge in adoption rates among Millennials, Gen Xers, and even…

Maria Irene · 2 May
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Economic Optimism Abound as China’s GDP Rises and Europe’s Inflation Outlook Stabilizes, But Concerns Linger

Maria Irene In a recent discussion, analysts Alf and Andreas touched upon various topics such as China’s GDP report, Europe’s economy and…

Maria Irene · 24 Apr
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The New Great Game: How The Weaponization of Oil Resources Shapes the Global Economy

Maria Irene The geopolitics of oil have long been a significant factor in international relations, with the potential to disrupt or…

Maria Irene · 23 Apr
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Crack-Up Boom: The Dangerous Economic Phenomenon Igniting Inflation and Threatening Currencies

Maria Irene As we continue to navigate the uncertainties of our global economy, one economic phenomenon gaining attention is the crack-up…

Maria Irene · 17 Apr
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The Big Reset” – A Prophetic Insight into the Global Financial Reset and Gold’s Role in the Transformation

In “The Big Reset,” Willem Middelkoop delves into the world of finance, economics, and geopolitics to provide a comprehensive analysis of…

Maria Irene · 12 Apr
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ADAMANT and StakeCube Collaborate to Boost Crypto Trading and Token Adoption

ADAMANT Messenger, a blockchain-based messaging platform known for its security and anonymity, has joined forces with StakeCube, a leading…

Maria Irene · 11 Apr
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Navigating the AI Wonderland: Top Choices for Creative Minds

The AI Platforms Of Today :mechanical_arm:: Your Guide to the Best Tools in Image, Text, Video, Music, Voice, and Graphics Generation…

Maria Irene · 10 Apr
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Central Banks’ Record Gold Purchases Signal Economic Uncertainty Amid Banking Collapse

Maria Irene In 2022, central banks around the world made history by purchasing a record-breaking 1,136 tonnes of gold, the first time they…

Maria Irene · 9 Apr
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Transforming Imagination into Reality: The Magic Behind Text-to-Image AI Technologies

Maria Irene In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, one of the most fascinating developments is the ability to generate…

Maria Irene · 6 Apr
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Generative AI: A Path to Unprecedented Creativity or a Dangerous Illusion?

Maria Irene In a recent Twitter thread that has garnered widespread attention, an AI expert has shared their thoughts on the potential…

Maria Irene · 2 Apr
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some tech I used to use’

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines…

Maria Irene · 29 Mar
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The Exponential Boom: Reed’s Law and the Tech Revolution

Maria Irene In an ever-evolving technological landscape, the exponential growth of networks and their impact on society has become…

Maria Irene · 28 Mar
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The Great Deflation: How Emerging Technologies are Reshaping Industries and Reducing Costs

Maria Irene Introduction: The rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing has…

Maria Irene · 26 Mar
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Raoul Pal Reveals Unsettling Debt Cycle Patterns and the Reliance on QE: A Dive into Our Perilous Macro Economy

Maria Irene In a recent and thought-provoking Twitter thread, Real Vision co-founder and Global Macro Investor (GMI) author Raoul Pal…

Maria Irene · 26 Mar
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Revolutionizing Software Dev: GitHub Copilot X Unveils GPT-4 Integration

Maria Irene In a groundbreaking announcement, GitHub, the world’s leading platform for software development, has unveiled its vision for…

Maria Irene · 23 Mar
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Hyperinflation: A Perilous Phenomenon That Destroys Economies

Maria Irene In the world of economics, hyperinflation is a term that sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned experts. This…

Maria Irene · 19 Mar
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The Great Tech Layoff Wave: A Harbinger of Economic Challenges in the Next 48 Months?

Maria Irene In the past year, the technology sector has seen an unprecedented wave of layoffs, with more than 300,000 employees losing…

Maria Irene · 17 Mar
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Building Wealth with Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy

Maria Irene Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy that can help you build a diversified portfolio while managing risk.…

Maria Irene · 16 Mar
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Crypto Industry in Turmoil as Signature Bank Shutdown Raises Questions

Maria Irene The recent shutdown of Signature Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community, with some experts suggesting that the…

Maria Irene · 14 Mar
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The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Decade Later, Lessons Learned and Unlearned

By Maria Irene More than ten years ago, the world was shaken by the global financial crisis, which began in the United States and quickly…

Maria Irene · 14 Mar
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory: Can the US Dollar Continue to Dominate?

By Maria Irene The US dollar has long been considered the world’s reserve currency, but in recent years, there has been growing concern…

Maria Irene · 13 Mar
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Australia Outlines Taxonomy for Crypto Assets in Public Consultation Paper

By Maria Irene The Australian Treasury has released a public consultation paper outlining its proposed taxonomy for crypto assets as the…

LedgerLife · 6 Feb
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India Maintains Restrictive Crypto Tax Policies in 2023 Budget

Despite a growing global trend towards embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, India has continued to resist this movement…

LedgerLife · 2 Feb
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Powell’s Rate Hike, Lack of Concern About Financial Conditions Fuel Markets Rally: Alf

Powell’s Rate Hike, Lack of Concern About Financial Conditions Fuel Markets Rally: Analysis by Alf and AFR On Wednesday, Federal Reserve…

LedgerLife · 2 Feb
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Soft Rugs: The Latest DeFi Threat to Watch

‘Soft rug’ syndrome is the latest scam on the DeFi scene, and it’s causing some serious concern on crypto money markets. What is a soft…

LedgerLife · 26 June
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A Week in Which ‘We are All Satoshi’

What’s what in crypto world? We scan the latest headlines to bring you blockchain nuggets—Bitcoin statues, soccer fan tokens, hacking…

LedgerLife · 18 June
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How Divorce Lawyers are Ferreting Out Crypto Stashes

Some divorcing spouses are reportedly trying to hide cryptocurrency assets from the other party during divorce settlements. But experts…

LedgerLife · 12 June
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Amazon Casts its Net for DeFi-Friendly Staffers

Workers with DeFi experience are in hot demand, with Amazon the latest employer on the hunt for blockchain-savvy staff. The online retail…

LedgerLife · 9 June
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NFTs for Breakfast, Anyone?

There’s always something interesting happening in crypto world! Our round-up of the latest news includes an Aussie start-up using NFTs to…

LedgerLife · 7 June
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Will Australia Get on Board with Crypto Travel Rule?

Attempts to prevent money-laundering could result in the introduction of legislation in Australia which may require providers of…

LedgerLife · 4 June
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What’s New in the Cryptoverse?

Crypto enthusiasts never stop pushing the boundaries. An Olympic swimmer sells his home for Bitcoin, while a US couple demands a crypto…

LedgerLife · 29 May
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What Are Smart Contracts and What Makes Them ‘Smart’?

Smart contracts are a method of automatically enacting agreements between parties once certain pre-determined conditions have been met.…

LedgerLife · 28 May
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Crypto Community Launches Anti-Musk Coins

Angry members of the crypto community have turned on Tesla founder Elon Musk, launching new anti-Musk coins that leave nothing to the…

LedgerLife · 19 May
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What’s Going Down in the Quirky World of Crypto?

Welcome to our roundup of recent off-the-wall crypto stories—a little bit of tax, a dollop of big cat and a Facebook goat called Bitcoin!…

LedgerLife · 14 May
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NFTs Now Available for Purchase on eBay

Customers can now buy non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on eBay, the ecommerce platform has announced. This ends long-running speculation…

LedgerLife · 14 May
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From Russia via Furry Love: The Crypto World at its Best

As crypto continues to edge its way into every aspect of life, we explore the stories making recent headlines in the meta world. From the…

LedgerLife · 6 May
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Crypto Goes to the Oscars—and Back in Time!

Everyone’s getting in on the blockchain act, it seems. Oscar NFTs, ill-gotten Bitcoins, mining-by-dinosaur and cosmetic crypto payments…

LedgerLife · 29 Apr
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Quirky Crypto Gems from Around the Web

In the crypto world, there’s always something new to tickle the fancy. In this wrap of quirky crypto news, we travel from the ridiculous…

LedgerLife · 23 Apr
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What’s Quirky in Crypto?

The crypto world never loses its ability to shock and delight! Here’s four of the best quirky news stories from around the blockchain for…

LedgerLife · 1 Apr
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How to Become an NFT Collector

NFTs are not just the province of hardcore crypto geeks. Anyone can hop into the NFT market and start collecting—that’s the beauty of…

LedgerLife · 31 Mar
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Zilliqa Capital Eyes Regional Blockchain Investments

Newly-launched Zilliqa Capital is looking to shake up blockchain investment across South East Asia and India. Based in Singapore, the…

LedgerLife · 27 Mar
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Deconstructing NFTs: A Guide for Crypto-Loving Artists

Suddenly, NFTs are everywhere. Rap bands are making single-copy albums. Tweets are fetching millions of dollars at auction. A digital…

LedgerLife · 24 Mar
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My Neighbor Alice Tokens List on Binance

My Neighbor Alice is a multiplayer blockchain-based game where you can build your own virtual island, make new friends, interact with…

LedgerLife · 19 Mar
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Old Meets New as NFT Marketplace Mintable Auctions 20th Century Avant-Garde Artwork

The Mark-Cuban backed platform will also be selling 9 digital NFT representations of renowned artist and inventor Wladimir…

LedgerLife · 17 Mar
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Jobs Growth in the Blockchain Space

The biggest bank in the US is breaking records, listing the highest number of blockchain jobs for any firm in the financial industry. As…

LedgerLife · 12 Mar
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Investing in Cryptocurrencies in a Self-Managed Super Fund

If you are wondering whether a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can invest in cryptocurrencies, the quick answer is ‘yes’. SMSFs…

LedgerLife · 11 Mar
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Introducing NFTs: The Next Big Thing in the Crypto Space

There’s a new trend in the cryptocurrency space, and if you haven’t already heard of it, it’s only a matter of time before you do!…

LedgerLife · 5 Mar
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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Crypto Card

Cryptocurrency debit cards provide consumers with a flexible and convenient alternative to traditional payment methods. Crypto cards are…

LedgerLife · 15 Feb
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Australians Jumping on the Crypto Craze as Values Rise

A new survey from Finder suggests that 25% of Aussies have either bought or plan to buy a cryptocurrency in 2021. Finder surveyed 1,004…

LedgerLife · 11 Feb
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Flits to Introduce ETH Staking on Mobile Platform

Flits, Dutch developers of a cryptocurrency trading app, will soon introduce ETH staking onto their mobile platform. The team plans to…

LedgerLife · 30 Jan
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Card payments growth in Australia declines in 2020

The Australian payment card market, which has been on the rise for past few years, registered a slowdown in 2020 due to COVID-19 with…

LedgerLife · 21 Jan
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Food delivery service Just Eat France now accepts Bitpay

With home delivery services in demand during the pandemic and the use of cash declining, several players in the food industry are turning…

LedgerLife · 8 Sept
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“Buy Crypto” search volume ‘flat’ since May

According to data, Google search volume for “Buy Crypto” over the past week has reached levels witnessed last during January 2018. The…

LedgerLife · 27 Aug
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RBI mulling raising gold reserves

According to the World Gold Council, 2018 marked the highest level of annual net central bank gold purchases since the suspension of…

LedgerLife · 27 Aug
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Buffet: the new gold bug in town

Believe it or not, Warren Buffet is betting big on gold these days. To be specific, his firm Berkshire Hathaway bought gold mining shares…

LedgerLife · 22 Aug
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SmartCash is now best performing masternode

This week (12-19 August), the Masternode Stats page has SmartCash listed as the best-performing masternode, moving from 10th place last…

LedgerLife · 21 Aug
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Delivery service companies in Venezuela are using Dash as mode of payment

Delivery companies have become essential services during the quarantine in Venezuela. In the country, the sovereign Bolivar is becoming…

LedgerLife · 19 Aug
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Japanese consumers prefer electronic payments to cash amid COVID-19 outbreak, finds GlobalData

Japan is among the handful of countries that effectively controlled the COVID-19 pandemic with swift measures. A rise in consumer spending…

LedgerLife · 14 Aug
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Grayscale is shifting its gaze to XRP. Here’s why

Crypto investment firm Grayscale, which has been mainly focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum (at one time in the last few months, Grayscale was…

LedgerLife · 12 Aug
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Coinbase hires Manish Gupta as engineering head

Coinbase has hired Manish Gupta to lead its engineering team as the cryptocurrency exchange reportedly eyes going public. CEO Brian…

LedgerLife · 12 Aug
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Coca-Cola partner to use Ethereum to increase efficiency in supply chain

The partner of Coca-Cola’s largest U.S.-based bottling company announced that it is expanding its use of blockchain to enhance efficiency…

LedgerLife · 5 Aug
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Stage set for Ethereum 2.0 final testnet

The final testnet before Ethereum 2.0 is due to launch in two weeks. Launch organizer Danny Ryan said the testnet of the blockchain…

LedgerLife · 23 July
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Ride-hailing platform Didi tests China’s digital yuan

In what looks like the first real world application of the e-version of the yuan, ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has begun testing…

LedgerLife · 14 July
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Artists uses QR code to fund artwork, pulls in $500 in Bitcoin so far

Artist Pascal Boyart’s street mural is raking in $100 in Bitcoin per day in donations. Boyart has adorned his street art with QR codes,…

LedgerLife · 10 July
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Aus Post to accept cryptocurrency now

In a collaborative effort between Australia Post and Bitcoin.com.au, customers will now be able to use the Post Billpay feature to…

LedgerLife · 3 July
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Social media is passé, now we’re talking social money

Move over social media. Social money, which brings economics to a digital community, is going to be the next big thing in the virtual…

LedgerLife · 24 June
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Ethereum investors anticipate July launch of ETH2.0

Progress of ETH2.0 is very much on track despite a few hints that the launch might be pushed forward and investors and traders are…

LedgerLife · 22 June
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FLITS is best performing asset in MN space

The new Premium Backer Flits is this week’s best-performing masternode, moving from a 7th position last week. The masternode became this…

LedgerLife · 19 June
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“What is your favourite coin?” Japanese crypto holders say XRP

Japanese crypto holders prefer to hold XRP, according to the results of a survey on their favourite coin posted to Twitter by Japanese…

LedgerLife · 18 June
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Block.One to launch social media platform “Voice” in July

EOSIO software developer Block.One is preparing to launch its new crypto-powered social media platform “Voice” next month. According to…

LedgerLife · 9 June
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Zilliqa partners with KuCoin to allow staking

Zilliqa has announced its first staking partner—major cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. The announcement came via the project’s monthly…

LedgerLife · 5 June
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India among the fastest growing crypto markets, says report

India is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency markets in the world, says a new report that attributes the demand for the digital…

LedgerLife · 28 May
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DAPS named Most Innovative Masternode Project in 2020

The results for the first category of the 2020 Masternode Community Awards are out. And the winner of the Most Innovative Masternode…

LedgerLife · 25 May
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Chinese media organisations form blockchain-powered news alliance

A group of 12 Chinese media organizations from across the country have collaborated to create a “blockchain-powered news department”. The…

LedgerLife · 22 May
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Why Twitter founder believes the future is digital currency

A digital currency like Bitcoin takes away the grind of having to navigate the different regulatory onboarding environment of local banks,…

LedgerLife · 28 Apr
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‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki on why Bitcoin price dropped

Investment guru Robert Kiyosaki recently tweeted that he believes there are a number of reasons that resulted in the drop in Bitcoin…

LedgerLife · 23 Apr
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Now, Americans are spending their stimulus cash on crypto

From the looks of it, some US citizens look to be spending their stimulus cash on cryptocurrency. According to Binance, the company has…

LedgerLife · 21 Apr
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ZCash blockchain to build Coronavirus contact tracing application

In the midst of the pandemic, cryptocurrency organization ZCash has begun developing its own contact tracing system to stem the spread of…

LedgerLife · 14 Apr
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Federal Reserve announces ‘Quantitative Easing Infinity’

On 23 March, the Federal Reserve issued a press release to announce what several influencers in the crypto space are referring to as…

LedgerLife · 28 Mar
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Why these digital gurus think of Bitcoin as a vaccine

On Thursday, 20 March, Tyler Winklevoss, Co-Founder and CEO of digital asset exchange Gemini, tweeted that Bitcoin is a “vaccine”. Gabor…

LedgerLife · 28 Mar
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DeFi is becoming more mobile friendly

Crypto exchange giant Coinbase has announced the integration of DeFi apps directly in the Coinbase wallet on both iOS and Android. With…

LedgerLife · 27 Mar
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Crypto.com simplifies tax reporting

On 24 March, Crypto.com announced it is partnering with crypto tax calculator CoinTracker, crypto tax software platform TokenTax and…

LedgerLife · 26 Mar
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Moneygram reports profit, says Ripple tools are the reason

Moneygram—the second-largest money transfer company in the world (after Western Union)—reported an $11.3 million profit, explaining that…

LedgerLife · 24 Mar
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Coinbase sees massive surge in trading

Coinbase saw record site traffic and a massive surge in 24-hour trading volume during the coronavirus-driven market swings. The San…

LedgerLife · 23 Mar
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Investor Kyle Chasse advises investors to see crypto as long term plan

Bitcoin price to reach $50,000 by end-2020, he predicts Cryptocurrency investor and technology entrepreneur Kyle Chasse, who’s been in the…

LedgerLife · 21 Mar
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Good news for crypto, Ethereum surges 20%

Looks like it’s greener pastures for crypto currencies as the price of ETH is surging alongside Bitcoin, raising the industry market cap.…

LedgerLife · 20 Mar
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In Japan, digital security to invest in real estate

In Japan, compliance platform for token issuers Securitize has joined forces with the LIFULL in order to create a funding platform which…

LedgerLife · 16 Mar
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20th century world order dead, no need for kings and presidents: Charles Hoskinson

In a recent YouTube livestream CEO of IOHK Charles Hoskinson, stated that “the economic order of the 20th century” is dead. According to…

LedgerLife · 14 Mar
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India is a sleeping giant: Global investments in country’s crypto sector are growing

After the Supreme Court lifted the banking ban on cryptocurrencies, companies have begun expanding operations into the Indian market while…

LedgerLife · 13 Mar
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Foodpanda to use blockchain to track outdoor digital ads

Singapore-based blockchain marketing firm Aqilliz has announced it has partnered with advertising tech firm Moving Walls to pilot…

LedgerLife · 11 Mar
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Brave browser now has more than 4 million daily active users

Crypto-powered privacy-centered web browser Brave has crossed 4 million in daily active users. The Brave browser, which uses a built-in…

LedgerLife · 10 Mar
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Vodafone adopts blockchain

Vodafone will now be “exploring” the utility of a blockchain as a part of their new process to promote and verify diverse suppliers…

LedgerLife · 9 Mar
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Supreme Court allows trading in cryptocurrency, cancels 2018 RBI ban

The Supreme Court of India has ended a 2018 ban on banks from dealing in virtual currencies such as cryptocurrencies including bitcoins. A…

LedgerLife · 6 Mar
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NSW judge allows crypto usage as collateral

As part of a defamation case in front of the New South Wales district court, Judge Judith Gibson allowed cryptocurrency usage as…

LedgerLife · 3 Mar
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Steemit Town Hall summit on 6 March regarding partnership with Tron

Steemit Managing Director Elizabeth Powell says she is excited about the new strategic partnership between Tron and Steemit. On 14…

LedgerLife · 2 Mar
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DappRadar report out for Feb: Ethereum continues to be on top

As of February, Ethereum’s daily active unique wallet count user base is up by 82% in the dapp ecosystem, according to DappRadar. TRON is…

LedgerLife · 28 Feb
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Non-Fungible Tokens score with NBA and NFL

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been gaining a lot of popularity in the sports and gaming industry, two sectors which have been largely…

LedgerLife · 26 Feb
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UNICEF embraces blockchain after Ethereum Foundation makes huge crypto donation

Donating to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) may turn out to be the Ethereum Foundation’s smartest move yet. In October 2019,…

LedgerLife · 25 Feb
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Trader claims Bitcoin Gold is being held “captive”

Bitcoin Gold (BTG)’s price is being manipulated by a whale controlling close to half of the circulating supply, says an analysis by an…

LedgerLife · 22 Feb
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Now fund your holiday with a Coinbase Visa card

You can now fund your holidays abroad to trips on public transport, using a Coinbase Card. Coinbase has become the first pure-play crypto…

LedgerLife · 20 Feb
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Singapore M2M/IoT revenue expected to grow at CAGR of 14.78%, forecasts GlobalData

Revenue from machine-to-machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) in Singapore is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

LedgerLife · 20 Feb
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MoneyGram launches new service Fastsend, minus Ripple tech

Remittances giant MoneyGram has announced a new service—Fastsend—allowing real-time money sending. The service allows customers to send…

LedgerLife · 19 Feb
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Binance applies for Singapore license

Leading crypto exchange Binance has applied for a license in Singapore under the country’s new Payment Services Act, according to Binance…

LedgerLife · 18 Feb
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Has Justin Sun invested in Steem?

Over the past several months there has been much speculation regarding Justin Sun, Tron, Steem, and Steemit.com, but now the news is that…

LedgerLife · 14 Feb
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Egypt’s largest bank tries crypto with Ripple

After Nasdaq-listed remittance firm International Money Express, London-based fintech firm Finastra and remittance firm MoneyGram, the…

LedgerLife · 14 Feb
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ChainUP in an era of crypto security breaches

On April 2018, the number of crypto exchanges on the market had exceeded 500. Today, there are as many as 417 exchanges globally with a…

LedgerLife · 14 Feb
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TokenInsight releases annual cryptocurrency report

Blockchain data company TokenInsight has published its annual cryptocurrency report for 2019, with a partial focus on decentralised…

LedgerLife · 12 Feb
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Cardano ties up with PwC; calls it ‘unification play’

From establishing many strategic partnerships at Davos WEF 2020 to opening up new avenues in a bid to bring about commercialization in the…

LedgerLife · 11 Feb
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ChainUP joins Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association

Blockchain software developer ChainUP Japan Corporation, head-quartered in Singapore, has officially joined the Japan Cryptocurrency…

LedgerLife · 8 Feb
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US to study feasibility of digital currency

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard has announced that the US central bank is studying the feasibility of a digital currency. The Bank…

LedgerLife · 6 Feb
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Creation of an attention economy for ethnic press

Since the beginning of last year, we’ve been dabbling with the idea of introducing tokens as rewards for our readers and enabling the…

LedgerLife · 6 Feb