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• Belarus-born crypto platform halts operations for Russians in response to invasion of Ukraine

  12-04-2022 23:46 via cointelegraph.com
  
  “In these circumstances we can no longer continue to serve our clients from Russia,” said Vitalii Kedyk, CEO of Currency.com’s Ukraine arm.
  
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• Biden administration moves on taxing, regulating cryptocurrency - Fox Business

  12-04-2022 23:35 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Biden administration moves on taxing, regulating cryptocurrency  Fox Business
  
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• Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022

  12-04-2022 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The network also pledged $20 million to offsetting their carbon footprint and fostering an industry wide movement.
  
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• Is the surge in OpenSea volume and blue-chip NFT sales an early sign of an NFT bull market?

  12-04-2022 22:45 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto prices are down, but a surge in blue-chip NFT sales and OpenSea volume climbing above $1.3 billion in the last week could signal the return of the NFT bull market.
  
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• BIS releases study of CBDCs and their role in financial inclusion of the unbanked

  12-04-2022 22:15 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The researchers from BIS and the World Bank identify common factors across nine central banks that face a variety of different challenges.
  
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• Why did Monavale (MONA) price surge by over 50% today?

  12-04-2022 22:06 via coinjournal.net
  
  The price of Monavale (MONA) coin has risen by 50.81% today to trade at $472.75 at the time of writing. The coin has risen by 114.5% over the past month.
  In this article, we will focus on what is causing the Monavale price to rally.
  What Is Monavale (MONA)?
  Monavale is a Creative Commons (CC0) powered by the open Metaverse and Web3 Fashion. It was launched in December 2020. 
  Monavale (MONA) is the native token for the DIGITALAX platform and ecosystem which is the leading indie fashion NFT p
  
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• Cryptocurrency Guru Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison Over North Korea Trip - The Wall Street Journal

  12-04-2022 21:53 via wsj.com
  Cryptocurrency Guru Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison Over North Korea Trip  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• DOL Warns Sponsors against Permitting Cryptocurrency-Related Investments on 401(k) Plan Investment Menus - JD Supra

  12-04-2022 21:39 via jdsupra.com
  
  DOL Warns Sponsors against Permitting Cryptocurrency-Related Investments on 401(k) Plan Investment Menus  JD Supra
  
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• Ethereum derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish, but for how long?

  12-04-2022 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The ETH futures premium turned bearish and the network's TVL dropped 22% from its peak, but how is this impacting pro traders’ sentiment?
  
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• Celsius announces only transfers from accredited US-based investors will be able to earn rewards

  12-04-2022 21:15 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Only “verified accredited investors” in the United States will be able to add coins to their Earn accounts starting on April 15, while users outside the country will be unaffected.
  
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• Bitcoin Data: Number Of Active Entities Remain In Bear Market Channel

  12-04-2022 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Data shows the number of active Bitcoin entities has been steadily going up, but the growth pattern still remains in the bear market channel.
  Number Of Active Bitcoin Entities Continues To Remain In Bear Market Channel
  As per the latest weekly report from Glassnode, the number of active BTC entities has observed a persistent user growth recently.
  The “number of active entities” is an indicator that tells us about the number of daily active users on the Bitcoin network.
  An entity here
  
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• Nifty News: Bored & Hungry? Or want to listen to a podcast hosted by a Mutant Ape?

  12-04-2022 20:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bored Ape Yacht Club owners can take advantage of IP rights by auditioning for a BAYC movie trilogy, while other popular NFT characters now make up the cast of iHeartMedia's latest podcast venture.
  
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• Shiba Inu price soars 35% in one day as Robinhood lists SHIB for trading

  12-04-2022 20:26 via cointelegraph.com
  
  But SHIB price risks another 50% decline as it continues to fluctuate inside a bearish triangle pattern.
  
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• Arthur Hayes’ Crystal Ball Predicts: Bitcoin And Ethereum To See Carnage In June

  12-04-2022 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes posted another prediction for Bitcoin and Ethereum. At the same time, the top cryptocurrencies by market cap continue moving in a tight range with today’s U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing volatility across the board.
  Related Reading | TA: Bitcoin Resumes Decline, Why BTC Could Revisit $40K
  At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $40,500 with a 1% loss in the last 24-hours and a 13% loss in the last week. Ethereum trades at $3,000 with similar
  
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• Crypto Veterans Shed Light on CBDC and Stablecoins Including TUSD, Endorsing Competition in Money Market

  12-04-2022 19:20 via newsbtc.com
  
  The renowned documentary series “The Future is Now” has recently shifted its focus to the blockchain industry. The team produced its first-ever crypto-related documentary titled “Aligning the Future,” shedding light on the development of Bitcoin and other digital currencies across the globe.
  The show stars H.E. Justin Sun, TRON founder and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, congressman William Soriano from El Salvador, and many other respec
  
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• Here’s how OpenSea NFT hacks hurt owners, buyers and even entire collections

  12-04-2022 18:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Anyone can become the victim of a malicious NFT hack, so what more could OpenSea do to protect its users?
  
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• 10 Most Promising Cryptocurrencies to Buy & Hold in 2022

  12-04-2022 18:19 via coinjournal.net
  
  Cryptocurrencies have not had a good start of the year. According to data compiled by CoinGecko shows that the total market cap of digital coins declined from $2.04 trillion in January to about $1.9 trillion in April. All recovery attempts have stalled. In this article, we will look at the most promising cryptocurrencies to buy and hold in 2022.
  1. Ethereum
  Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency, is one of the best ones to buy and hold in 2022. The platform is going through significant chan
  
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• What are the worst crypto mistakes to avoid in 2022? | Find out now on The Market Report

  12-04-2022 18:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  On this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss 9 of the worst mistakes you can make in crypto.
  
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• Robinhood finally lists Shiba Inu causing SHIB price to surge

  12-04-2022 17:52 via coinjournal.net
  
  After a long wait, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has finally been listed on Robinhood. The meme-coin was listed today alongside other major cryptocurrencies that included Polygon (MATIC), Solana (SOL), and Compound (COMP)
  The listing comes after a year of vigorous lobbying from the SHIB community which last year had collected signatures to appeal to Robinhood to list the dog-themed token.
  Just last year, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev had indicated that the US trading platform had no real plans of listing SHIB any
  
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• Polygon pledges to go carbon negative in 2022

  12-04-2022 17:52 via coinjournal.net
  
  Polygon announced its “Green Manifesto: A Smart Contract with Planet Earth” today, a commitment to go carbon negative this year. 
  They also pledged $20 million to implement a multi-layered sustainable development strategy to build a more sustainable future for their ecosystem, customers and the planet, Coin Journal learned from a press release. 
  First collaboration is with KlimaDAO 
  The first initiative will be in collaboration with KlimaDAO, the most high-profile prop
  
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• Sports Entertainment Leader UFC Begins Paying Fighter Bonuses In Cryptocurrency - Forbes

  12-04-2022 17:35 via forbes.com
  
  Sports Entertainment Leader UFC Begins Paying Fighter Bonuses In Cryptocurrency  Forbes
  
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• Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim

  12-04-2022 17:03 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Cryptocurrency mixers offer users a higher level of privacy and anonymity for their transactions, but often run into trouble with regulators.
  
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• Ethereum price 'bullish triangle' puts 4-year highs vs. Bitcoin within reach

  12-04-2022 16:45 via cointelegraph.com
  
  ETH/BTC could reach 0.10 this year as the market anticipates Ethereum's proof-of-stake switch.
  
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• Crypto ‘en français’: ‘Cointelegraph France’ is now live

  12-04-2022 16:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The official introduction of Cointelegraph France is taking place at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit, a flagship European blockchain event.
  
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• The aftermath of Axie Infinity’s $650M Ronin Bridge hack

  12-04-2022 16:17 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Since the hack of Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge, developers behind the game have raised $150 million to reimburse the affected users.
  
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• Bitcoin spikes with stocks as US inflation hits highest since 1981

  12-04-2022 16:09 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Fed gets some serious heat as CPI numbers show just how quickly prices are rising for U.S. consumers.
  
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• BlackRock joins stablecoin issuer Circle's $400M funding round

  12-04-2022 15:44 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Already being the primary asset manager of USDC cash reserves, BlackRock will now also be exploring capital market applications for the USDC stablecoin.
  
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• Make the Most of Crypto Trading and the NFT Growth Story With Terraformer

  12-04-2022 15:36 via newsbtc.com
  
  The cryptocurrency market is a multi-trillion dollar space, growing consistently in length and breadth. Not only is the volume of trade increased, but the number of market participants and market facilitators is also increasing each day.
  There are more than 18,000 crypto assets in the market today, traded across nearly five hundred exchanges. While the increased volume of crypto-trade is a natural outcome of the growing number of crypto assets, other blockchain-powered systems and mechanisms are
  
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• Wealth report: As old money procrastinates, young money goes crypto

  12-04-2022 15:17 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The development of the cryptocurrency industry could not go unnoticed by the global rich. Where do the ultra-wealthy stand on crypto?
  
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• Top 5 Projects In The NFT Space To Watch Out For In 2022 Q2

  12-04-2022 15:13 via crypto-news.net
  
  There has never been a more exciting time for both NFTs and their profound ecosystems. The platforms people are building, although challenging to finalise, create unheard-of benefits and excitement for their audiences.  You may have already encountered numerous projects providing large amounts of value to you, but as we know, the entire Web3 landscape is […]
  The post Top 5 Projects In The NFT Space To Watch Out For In 2022 Q2 appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
  
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• Brazilian central bank president confirms CBDC pilot will launch in 2022

  12-04-2022 15:11 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The sovereign national digital currency will be based on national fiat and would have a fixed supply quite similar to Bitcoin.
  
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• Kids’ summer camp teaches children about cryptocurrency, virtual reality, Web3 - Vox.com

  12-04-2022 15:00 via vox.com
  
  Kids’ summer camp teaches children about cryptocurrency, virtual reality, Web3  Vox.com
  
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• Filecoin vs MINA – Which is a better web 3.0 bet short term?

  12-04-2022 14:52 via coinjournal.net
  
  MINA is newer and cheaper and could draw more investors short term
  Mina is a web 3 cryptocurrency that is focused on data privacy and security.
  Filecoin is a web 3 cryptocurrency that is decentralizing the cloud storage market.
  While both are good investments, MINA stands to outperform FIL in the short term.
  Mina MINA/USD is one of the fastest-growing Web 3 cryptocurrencies in the market today. Mina has shot up in popularity due to its introduction of privacy features in Web 3 applications.
  
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• Solana vs Waves – Which one to buy the dip?

  12-04-2022 14:49 via coinjournal.net
  
  Solana has much better news now and makes for a better buy.
  Solana seems to have recovered from the negativity that followed its 2021 network outages. 
  Waves has been hit by rumors of it being a Ponzi scheme when the market is yet to emerge from the bear trend fully. 
  Solana has better prospects than Waves in the short term. 
  Solana (SOL/USD) is a smart platform blockchain that has grown in popularity for its high speed and low transaction speeds. Before the cryptocurrency correct
  
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• Highlights April 12: Bitcoin drops below $40K, Monero trading higher

  12-04-2022 14:01 via coinjournal.net
  
  The crypto market as a whole was bearish in Asian hours, turning bullish at the time of writing. Earlier today, major cryptos plummeted as the 10 year Treasury yield rose to a three-year high of 2.78%.  
  Top cryptos
  Solana and Cardano lost more than 8% while XRP and Ethereum slid more than 5%. Bitcoin slid below $40,000 in Asian hours and was trading at slightly above that level at the time of writing. The flagship crypto is down by almost 14% over the past week. 
  In the top 10, only B
  
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• Ariana Grande’s fundraiser for trans visibility adds crypto option

  12-04-2022 14:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Pledge has also introduced a mechanism that allows each crypto transaction to contribute to verified carbon offset initiatives via the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Initiative.
  
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• Near Protocol price prediction: cup and handle pattern forms

  12-04-2022 13:23 via coinjournal.net
  
  The Near Protocol price has been in a tight range in the past few days even as other cryptocurrency prices retreat. The coin is trading at $16.6, which is a few points below last week’s high of $20. Its market cap has risen to about $10 billion, making it the 17th biggest coin in the world.
  Near plans to disrupt music industry
  The Near Protocol price jumped sharply last week after the developers raised $350 million from a group of investors. The developers will use these funds to grow the
  
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• Blockchain in the EU healthcare report: 6 key takeaways

  12-04-2022 13:09 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The EU Blockchain Observatory envisions distributed ledger technology delivering the Healthcare 4.0-era.
  
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• The Great Paradox of Cryptocurrency - WIRED

  12-04-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  The Great Paradox of Cryptocurrency  WIRED
  
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• What is crypto lending and how does it work?

  12-04-2022 12:55 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The borrower and the lender are two distinct actors in the crypto lending transaction. Borrowers put up cryptocurrency as collateral to secure a loan from a lender.
  
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• Ethereum price prediction: Channel signals a drop to $2,650 likely

  12-04-2022 12:47 via coinjournal.net
  
  Ethereum price continued retreating as investors continued worrying about the rising bond yields. ETH crumbled to a low of $2,960, which was the lowest level since March 24th. It has dropped by more than 16% from its highest level this month.
  US inflation ahead
  There is nothing fundamentally wrong with Ethereum. Indeed, the number of transactions in its network has been steady in the past few months. DeFi, gaming, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all doing modestly well. 
  At the same time
  
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• Top Bitcoin Casinos 2022 in India – Best Bonuses and More

  12-04-2022 12:28 via newsbtc.com
  
  The world first got a taste of online casino gambling in the mid-1990s. But very few could have predicted that we would witness such a meteoric rise in the iGaming industry within two decades.
  One striking difference between internet casinos in the 90s is the available payment methods. Punters today have access to many more banking options than in the 1990s.
  Many casino sites now allow players to deposit and withdraw funds in cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin being the most commonly accepted digital
  
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• Philippines' fintech achieves unicorn status after embracing crypto payments

  12-04-2022 12:18 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Voyager reportedly plans to integrate cryptocurrencies, micro investments and insurance products into PayMaya, which already includes a digital wallet.
  
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• Lack of proper financial services boosts crypto ownership in Nigeria, says report

  12-04-2022 12:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  One of the main reasons investors across the globe seek to diversify traditional assets into crypto is to counter rising fiat inflation.
  
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• Indian crypto exchanges' volume plunges down as 30% tax goes into effect

  12-04-2022 10:48 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Payment services providers have also cut ties with major crypto exchanges even when the same is available for gambling and fantasy sports platforms.
  
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• Indian crypto exchanges’ volume plunges as 30% tax goes into effect

  12-04-2022 10:48 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Payment services providers have also cut ties with major crypto exchanges despite having the same rate for gambling and fantasy sports platforms.
  
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• Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Market May See a Big Move | Major Giants BitFury Group, Bitstamp, Global Arena Holding - Digital Journal

  12-04-2022 10:37 via digitaljournal.com
  Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Market May See a Big Move | Major Giants BitFury Group, Bitstamp, Global Arena Holding  Digital Journal
  
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• The Diversity of NFTs: Beyond Digital Art

  12-04-2022 10:35 via newsbtc.com
  
  NFTs are perhaps the most misunderstood blockchain-related product. Since they entered mainstream consciousness in 2021, they have been invariably associated with digital art. But NFTs have utility beyond the high-end art world. Digital collectibles are on the rise, with athletes especially interested in using NFTs to crystallize iconic moments in sports history. In the gaming world, many developers are working on incorporating NFTs in video games as playable items. Lastly, the greatest applicat
  
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• Crypto price news (April 12): Bitcoin, ETH, BNB, XRP, Solana, ADA, LUNA to AVAX, Dogecoin – all tokens bleed - The Financial Express

  12-04-2022 09:54 via financialexpress.com
  
  Crypto price news (April 12): Bitcoin, ETH, BNB, XRP, Solana, ADA, LUNA to AVAX, Dogecoin – all tokens bleed  The Financial Express
  
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• Bitcoin claws back $40K as 24-hour crypto liquidations near $500M

  12-04-2022 09:53 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Incoming CPI data is set to shock markets while Bitcoin traders are eyeing the event as a potential "short-term bounce" catalyst.
  
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