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• Crypto.com continues its worldwide registration push with Brazilian EMI license

  15-12-2022 23:45 via cointelegraph.com
  The cryptocurrency exchange has offered a crypto/fiat Visa card in Brazil since last year and is expanding rapidly on international markets.
  
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• Researchers use zero-knowledge to address privacy, AML concerns in stablecoins

  15-12-2022 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Organizations led by German fintech etonec designed a system that takes advantage of zk-SNARK to provide untraceable transactions within regulatory limits.
  
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• The VC-dominated crypto funding model needs a reboot

  15-12-2022 23:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Venture capital firms have a tendency to dump tokens and collapse prices. Community-based funding models could fix the problem.
  
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• Dutch central bank says KuCoin is not licensed and 'illegally offering services'

  15-12-2022 23:10 via cointelegraph.com
  "This may increase the risk of customers becoming involved in money laundering or terrorist financing," said De Nederlandsche Bank.
  
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• Aztec Network secures $100 million in Series B funding led by a16z

  15-12-2022 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  With the funds, Aztec Network plans to hire more engineers and build a new encrypted blockchain.
  
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• Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners - WQLN Public Media

  15-12-2022 22:19 via news.google.com
  Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners  WQLN Public Media
  
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• Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners - WFAE

  15-12-2022 22:19 via news.google.com
  Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners  WFAE
  
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• Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners - NPR

  15-12-2022 22:19 via news.google.com
  Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners  NPR
  
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• SBF's legal battle still has "a lot to play out," according to legal commentators

  15-12-2022 22:15 via cointelegraph.com
  Sam Bankman-Fried faces eight accusations and could get 115 years in jail, but a final sentence could take months or even years.
  
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• Crypto News: What is happening in the World of Cryptocurrency ... - Forbes

  15-12-2022 22:00 via news.google.com
  Crypto News: What is happening in the World of Cryptocurrency ...  Forbes
  
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• 'Big Time' and other Web3 games take home the gold at the inaugural GAM3 awards

  15-12-2022 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  The 16 prize winners will share over $1M worth of prizes sponsored by companies such as Immutable X, Blockchain Game Alliance, Machinations, and many more.
  
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• Jewel Bank, Polygon to launch Bermuda's first USD-backed stablecoin

  15-12-2022 21:45 via cointelegraph.com
  The JUSD stablecoin will allow real-time settlements for institutional investors in the territory.
  
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• Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange: Report - Cointelegraph

  15-12-2022 21:35 via news.google.com
  Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange: Report  Cointelegraph
  
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• Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange ... - Cointelegraph

  15-12-2022 21:35 via news.google.com
  Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange ...  Cointelegraph
  
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• Bitcoin Santa Claus rally unlikely, according to on-chain and derivatives data

  15-12-2022 21:28 via cointelegraph.com
  Data suggests that BTC’s rally to $18,300 is the only Santa Claus rally Bitcoin will see before the year ends.
  
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• Fear and doubt shadow cryptocurrency exchanges after FTX's collapse - CBS News

  15-12-2022 21:17 via news.google.com
  Fear and doubt shadow cryptocurrency exchanges after FTX's collapse  CBS News
  
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• New York State issues guidance for banks seeking to engage in activities with crypto

  15-12-2022 21:15 via cointelegraph.com
  The state, a notoriously demanding regulator of the industry, has released detailed guidelines for banks’ applications; some licensed banks may have to play catchup.
  
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• The cryptocurrency adventures of Mark Zuckerberg and SBF | Mint - Mint

  15-12-2022 21:00 via news.google.com
  The cryptocurrency adventures of Mark Zuckerberg and SBF | Mint  Mint
  
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• Amber Group acquires cryptocurrency platform Sparrow exchange: report

  15-12-2022 20:30 via cointelegraph.com
  The news comes after Amber Group reportedly pulled back expansion plans due to financial exposure in the FTX collapse.
  
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• Show me the Cryptocurrency: English High Court Grants Novel ... - JD Supra

  15-12-2022 19:36 via news.google.com
  Show me the Cryptocurrency: English High Court Grants Novel ...  JD Supra
  
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• US Trustee names Wintermute on creditor committee in FTX bankruptcy case

  15-12-2022 19:31 via cointelegraph.com
  The committee would play a role in representing creditors who lost funds or were otherwise affected by the downfall of FTX, reported to be one million people.
  
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• What Is COCOS? And How It Ended Up Replacing XRP In The Crypto Top 10?

  15-12-2022 19:26 via newsbtc.com
  An unknown cryptocurrency called Cocos-BCX (COCOS) surprised market participants by sneaking into the crypto top 10 by market cap. Out of the bloom, the token records over $25 billion in market capitalization, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The platform experienced a bug that allowed COCOS to rise in the industry’s top ranking. As of this writing, CoinMarketCap removed the token, but its appearance raised some questions.
   Analyst Will Clemente asked his followers: What is
  
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• New York financial regulator issues cryptocurrency guidance for banks - Reuters

  15-12-2022 19:20 via news.google.com
  New York financial regulator issues cryptocurrency guidance for banks  Reuters
  
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• Bitcoin mining difficulty falls 7.3%, largest since July 2021

  15-12-2022 19:04 via coinjournal.net
  Bitcoin’s mining difficulty fell by 7.32% over the past two weeks, the largest negative adjustment in almost 18 months.
  Mining difficulty adjusts every 2,016 blocks or roughly two weeks and depends on average block time (10 minutes) and hashrate.
  Bitcoin’s next mining difficulty is expected to increase by 4.24%.Bitcoin mining difficulty, a measure of how hard it is for miners to find and ‘mine’ a new block, fell by 7.32% last week.
  The downward adjustment occurred at blo
  
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• Jetshare (JETT$) Could Be Next Dominant Cryptocurrency - Coinspeaker

  15-12-2022 18:41 via news.google.com
  Jetshare (JETT$) Could Be Next Dominant Cryptocurrency  Coinspeaker
  
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• This Indicator Says MATIC Price Correction Is Not Done

  15-12-2022 18:30 via newsbtc.com
  MATIC price is currently undergoing a correction. Over the last 24 hours, the coin has lost more than 4% of its market value. Signs on the chart currently suggest that MATIC is going to remain in the correction territory for some time.
  All the gains that Polygon (MATIC) secured in the past week were undone due to the loss on the daily chart. Technical outlook also implied that the price momentum for the altcoin was regressive and demand for the altcoin declined over the past few days.
  From the d
  
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• How hard has this bear market been for Bitcoin mining? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph

  15-12-2022 18:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Join us as we discuss the current state of the crypto market, particularly in terms of the current bear market and Bitcoin mining. Hosting the show will be Ray Salmond, head of markets at Cointelegraph, and our special guest this week is Drew Vosk.
  
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• Fed Interest Rate Hike Triggers Pullback, Is Bitcoin Headed For A Weak Finish?

  15-12-2022 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin had been riding the euphoric high from the CPI data released on Tuesday which showed that inflation was finally slowing down in the United States. The digital asset had been able to clear $18,000 for the first time since the FTX collapse as a result of this. However, the FOMC announcement that would follow on Wednesday would shock the market back into its shell, sending bitcoin’s price spiraling downwards once more.
  Bitcoin Reels From Announcement
  Even though the interest rate hike
  
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• AVAX Eyes The Next Resistance, Is It Time To Go Long?

  15-12-2022 17:53 via newsbtc.com
  The Avalanche (AVAX) price has been undetermined for quite a number of weeks now. The altcoin is now logging gains on the daily chart as it rose over 3% in that time frame. The coin shows signs of optimism ever since it moved up from the $12.90 support mark.
  The technical outlook for AVAX displayed signs of demand and buy signals for traders. If demand continues to rise and buying sentiment increases over the immediate trading sessions, the chance of AVAX piercing through other resistance levels
  
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• Family-friendly NFTs bring the next generation of youth into Web3

  15-12-2022 17:00 via cointelegraph.com
  As Web3 tools and features become integrated into many known Web2 communities, creating NFTs that are family friendly becomes a need in the space.
  
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• Coinbase launches tool to recover 'mistakenly sent' ERC-20 tokens

  15-12-2022 16:45 via cointelegraph.com
  “Our recovery tool is able to move unsupported assets directly from your inbound address to your self-custodial wallet without exposing private keys at any point,” said Coinbase.
  
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• Bitcoin whales gorge on another $726 million worth of BTC

  15-12-2022 16:33 via coinjournal.net
  Bitcoin wallet addresses with 100 to 10,000 BTC bought another $726 million worth of coins in 9 days.
  The sharks and whales activity highlight the continued accumulation of BTC as market navigates the recent FTX- fueled crash.
  Bitcoin price rose to highs of $18,385 on Tuesday, before retreating late Wednesday following US central bank interest rate hike.Bitcoin rallied well above $18,000 this week as the crypto market moved higher amid exuberance in the risk asset market over cooling inflation
  
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• Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on its online services

  15-12-2022 16:13 via coinjournal.net
  Microsoft users will require pre-approval from the firm to mine crypto using Microsoft Azure.
  Microsoft is taking measures to increase the stability of its cloud services.
  Microsoft introduced the new restrictions as part of its universal license terms of Microsoft Online Services.Cloud computing giant Microsoft has introduced new restrictions on activities like cryptocurrency mining and users will now require a written pre-approval from the company to be allowed to use Microsoft Azure for mini
  
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• 3 Growth Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency - Nasdaq

  15-12-2022 16:07 via news.google.com
  3 Growth Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency  Nasdaq
  
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• Binance Coin Facing Massive Sell Pressure? Mithril Team Wants 200,000 BNB Back

  15-12-2022 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  In an announcement today, Binance declared that based on recent reviews, it has decided to delist the Mithril (MITH), Tribe (TRIBE), Augur (REP) and Bitcoin Standard Hashrate Token (BTCST) tokens on December 22, 09:00 (UTC) and cease trading on all trading pairs.
  As stated in a blog post about the matter, Binance periodically reviews the standards for a listing on the exchange. If a token no longer meets that standard, “we will conduct a more thorough review and potentially delist it,&rdqu
  
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• Should crypto projects ever negotiate with hackers? Probably

  15-12-2022 15:45 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Some security experts think negotiating is a smart way to get back most of the stolen funds, while others argue you should never to give in to extortion.
  
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• Developing Ukraine into the world's biggest cryptocurrency market - Lexology

  15-12-2022 15:34 via news.google.com
  Developing Ukraine into the world's biggest cryptocurrency market  Lexology
  
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• Project alleges unreturned listing deposit as Binance announces delistings

  15-12-2022 15:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Users initially panned Mithril’s return-of-deposit allegation until an original Binance listing document came to light that raised further questions.
  
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• Mysterious initial deposit allegations surface after Binance token delisting announcement.

  15-12-2022 15:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Users initially panned Mithril's return of deposit allegation until an original Binance listing document came to light that raised further questions.
  
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• NFTs and Soulbound tokens define Web3 filmmaking, says director

  15-12-2022 15:30 via cointelegraph.com
  As various mainstream industries adopt Web3 tools, the world of filmmaking can take a lesson from the offerings of NFTs and the newly appeared soulbound tokens to define a new age of cinema.
  
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• BTC price levels to watch as Bitcoin dives below $17.5K post-FOMC

  15-12-2022 15:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin is rapidly taking out near-term support levels as an FOMC comedown sees BTC price grab liquidity.
  
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• Metropoly Pre-Sale Raised 300k After Releasing Beta

  15-12-2022 15:03 via coinjournal.net
  British Virgin Islands, BVI, 15th December, 2022, Chainwire
  The Metropoly presale for the METRO token has started successfully, with seven stages sold out and only three remaining. The METRO token presale started at $0.033 and will launch at a fixed price of $0.1. Metropoly has already managed to raise over $300,000 in its presale. The blockchain-based project aims to transform the real estate industry’s operations, bringing it into the digital age.
  Interest in Metropoly’s presale ca
  
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• Blockchain indexer The Graph says adoption is still strong two years after mainnet launch

  15-12-2022 15:00 via cointelegraph.com
  More than 10,000 delegators have since joined the blockchain indexing network.
  
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• Blockchain indexer The Graph says adoption is still strong 2 years after mainnet launch

  15-12-2022 15:00 via cointelegraph.com
  More than 10,000 delegators have since joined the blockchain indexing network.
  
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• FLOKI price surges by more than 10%: here’s why

  15-12-2022 14:37 via coinjournal.net
  FLOKI has hit a daily high of $0.00001066 today.
  OKX has promised to list FLOKI this week.
  At press time, FLOKI had risen by 10.47% over the past 24 hours.FLOKI is today’s biggest gainer after surging by more than 10% in a day when the general crypto market is bearish. The global crypto market cap has dropped by 1.72% to $859.37 billion today.
  With the recent market plunge, it is evident that the bearish market sentiment after the FTX collapse is likely to reverse the little gains that th
  
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• Hong Kong crypto futures ETFs raise over $70M ahead of debut

  15-12-2022 14:35 via cointelegraph.com
  The CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF has raked in $53.8 million while the CSOP Ether Futures ETF has collected $19.7 million in initial investments.
  
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• Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on cloud services - Cointelegraph

  15-12-2022 14:21 via news.google.com
  Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on cloud services  Cointelegraph
  
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• Microsoft bans cryptocurrency mining on cloud services

  15-12-2022 14:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Microsoft now requires users to obtain a written pre-approval from the firm in order to use Microsoft Azure for mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
  
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• Why This Bitcoin Bearish Divergence Could Spell Doom For BTC Rally

  15-12-2022 14:00 via newsbtc.com
  A quant has explained how this bearish divergence in Bitcoin on-chain data can lead to a short-term correction in the price.
  Bitcoin Short-Term Holder SOPR Has Been Slowing Down Despite Price Going Up
  As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, a gap has been forming in the purchasing power of short-term holders and the BTC price. The relevant indicator here is the “Spent Output Profit Ratio” (SOPR), which tells us whether investors in the Bitcoin market are selling their coins
  
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• Identity in the metaverse at risk, says former Windows architect

  15-12-2022 12:50 via cointelegraph.com
  As metaverse adoption climbs and users join digital reality, they put themselves at risk of identity theft in new ways, including minors who engage in metaverse games.
  
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