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• Former US Secret Service Asst. Director: Keep personal info of FTX users private

  21-04-2023 23:40 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Jeremy Sheridan claimed FTX users could become the targets of physical harm as well as attacks through online scams if their information was disclosed.
  
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• Ether Erases All Gains From Shanghai Rally as Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Fall

  21-04-2023 23:38
  
  The second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped to its lowest since April 9, CoinDesk data shows.
  
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• Ethereum is going to transform investing

  21-04-2023 23:24 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Expect to see tokenized securities proliferate in the years ahead — along with heavy investments in Ethereum staking pools.
  
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• Innovate some compliance mechanisms, US Treasury official tells DeFi community

  21-04-2023 23:19 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Assistant Treasury Secretary Elizabeth Rosenberg said the Treasury was enhancing its regulatory regime and DeFi should program in some compliance.
  
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• XRP Correction Continues: Elliott Waves Theory Predicts Wave 2 At $0.38

  21-04-2023 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Since reaching its yearly high of $0.5842 on March 29th, XRP has experienced a significant price drop. The token has lost its bullish momentum and failed to breach higher levels, disappointing investors who were optimistic about the uptrend of one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the market.
  It is worth noting that XRP’s recent price drop is part of a wider market correction affecting the entire cryptocurrency market. Despite this, trader and crypto analyst “Dark Defender” be
  
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• Crypto Biz: EU looks under the hood of Big Tech algorithms, Musk’s TruthGPT and more

  21-04-2023 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  This week’s Crypto Biz explores the fast-growing AI market, MicroStrategy’s integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network, and Microsoft's efforts to power AI development.
  
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• Consensus Pitchfest 2023: Finance for the Unbanked

  21-04-2023 22:15
  
  The Consensus Pitchfest 2023 gives a platform to firms that are leading game-changing innovations in crypto, creating more space for financial inclusion and empowerment globally.
  
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• Ava Labs CEO Calls for Crypto Regulators Who Can Read and Audit Code

  21-04-2023 22:09
  
  Emin Gun Sirer, who also weighed in on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), was addressing the annual Cornell Blockchain conference on New York City’s Roosevelt Island.
  
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• Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Spurs Institutional Investment Into Staking

  21-04-2023 22:08
  
  Largest staking platforms for institutional investors recorded three times more new deposits than last month, early data shows.
  
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• Time To Pay Attention: Bitcoin Reaches “Logical” Level

  21-04-2023 22:04 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin price is experiencing one of its more significant corrections since the trend began to change directions. 
  According to the creator of the Bollinger Bands, it’s once again “time to pay attention” — this time because BTCUSD has pulled back to a “logical” level. 
  Bitcoin Begins Pullback To Logical Level
  Bitcoin reached almost double from current bear market lows, nearly convincing the crypto community a new bullish trend had begun. With BTCUSD
  
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• Tornado Cash Suffers 13% Bear Hit, Will Parole Save Price?

  21-04-2023 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Tornado Cash token (TORN) is trading on a negative 13% in today’s trade session, canceling its previous day’s gains and rally, which saw the token rise close to the $12 mark. Coinmarketcap data reveals the token to be trading at $8.77 at the time of writing, a significant drop from where it was in price yesterday.
  The TORN token and its decentralized mixing service platform became controversial when its developer, Alexey Pertev, was arrested mid-last year allegedly for money lau
  
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• Dogecoin price limps below a key support after Dogeday turns into a sell-the-news event

  21-04-2023 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Dogeday turns into a “sell-the-hype” type event for DOGE after SpaceX rocket test fails and Bitcoin price drops.
  
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• Lack of regulatory clarity on payment solutions could undermine US sanctions, says expert

  21-04-2023 21:59 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Anja Manuel said U.S. sanctions generally worked with “responsible” blockchain firms but not when there are fintech solutions available to individuals looking to circumvent them.
  
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• Aptos Introduces Delegated Staking to Increase Participation in Staking on Network

  21-04-2023 21:44
  
  The new feature will allow users to reap staking rewards without requiring them to serve as validators for the blockchain’s transactions.
  
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• 3AC founders' OPNX exchange claims to be funded by AppWorks, SIG, MIAX Group

  21-04-2023 21:27 via cointelegraph.com
  
  DeFi firm Nascent was also claimed as a backer, but it has clarified that it only bought FLEX tokens from the company’s previous incarnation.
  
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• Major Crypto Firms Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Claims About Their Exchange's Backing

  21-04-2023 21:05
  
  OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.
  
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• NFT.NYC: Games and tokenization are driving NFT industry maturation

  21-04-2023 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  At NFT.NYC 2023, Cointelegraph's team learned firsthand how nonfungible tokens are shaping the digital world of tomorrow.
  
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• The Most Intense Consensus Ever Seeks Everyone’s Voice

  21-04-2023 20:56
  
  This year’s CoinDesk Consensus event, which will bring key policy and technical debates to the forefront, is especially important. While the withdrawal of a handful of previously agreed-upon speaking assignments undermines full representation on both sides of the issues, non-U.S. jurisdiction involvement will make 2023's Consensus one to remember.
  
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• Price analysis 4/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

  21-04-2023 20:51 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin and select altcoins have fallen below their respective support levels, a worrying sign that the bulls could be losing their grip.
  
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• Is The Final Shakeout Moment Coming For Bitcoin? Expert Weighs In

  21-04-2023 20:27 via newsbtc.com
  
  In January of this year, Bitcoin broke above its 200-day MA for the first time since the end of 2021. This was a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency, as it had not seen such a signal in over a year. This breakout was a clear indication of Bitcoin’s bullish momentum and its potential for further growth in the future.
  Additionally, Bitcoin retested the 200-day moving average in March and remained well above it, demonstrating its robust behavior. However, the leading cryptocurrency i
  
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• Solana launches emissions dashboard to spur blockchain carbon footprint transparency

  21-04-2023 20:15 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Solana Foundation has launched a real-time carbon emissions tracker to monitor the Solana blockchain.
  
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• DRW, Nascent Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Bankruptcy Claims Exchange

  21-04-2023 20:12
  
  OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.
  
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• How the crypto market affects the iGaming industry

  21-04-2023 20:06 via coinjournal.net
  
  Have you ever thought about how the cryptocurrency market influences your preferred online gambling games? This virtual form of currency, introduced in 2009, has taken over the gaming industry with its potential to make deposits and withdrawals faster and more securely without any associated cost.
  As cryptos continue advancing on their path, they are also transforming all aspects of iGaming. Below are all the details regarding this meteoric phenomenon that is revolutionizing digital casino enter
  
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• Game On: Why GameFi Is the Next Big Thing in Cryptocurrency - Miami Herald

  21-04-2023 20:00
  
  Game On: Why GameFi Is the Next Big Thing in Cryptocurrency  Miami Herald
  
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• Could Bitcoin be part of the $120T mutual fund industry?

  21-04-2023 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how Bitcoin could become a part of the $120-trillion mutual fund industry.
  
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• Rocket Pool price dumped as whales sold at the local top

  21-04-2023 19:43 via coinjournal.net
  
  The price of Rocket Pool (RPL) faces fresh downside pressure near $45, with bulls’ attempting to turn the level into a new primary support zone. As of 12.50 pm ET on Friday, the RPL token was trading around $46.60 – about 2.4% down in the past 24 hours.
  RPL is one of the altcoins that rallied hard as Ethereum activated the Shapella upgrade.
  RPL price- data shows whales sold right at the local top
  As CoinJournal highlighted on 14 April, Rocket Pool, Arbitrum and Loopring were amo
  
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• DRW Denies Investing in OPNX, Distancing Itself From 3AC Founders’ Bankruptcy Claims Exchange

  21-04-2023 19:20
  
  OPNX had included DRW in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.
  
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• Dormant Bitcoin wallet with $31 million BTC activates after 10 years

  21-04-2023 18:40 via coinjournal.net
  
  A dormant wallet from 2012 has woken up and moved 279 BTC.
  According to on-chain data, the Satoshi era wallet holds 1,128 Bitcoin worth $31.6 million.
  The wallet last transacted when Bitcoin prices ranged in the $12 to $95 zone. While Bitcoin price continues to flirt with $28,000 after this week’s slump from $30,000, a new development related to the leading cryptocurrency has been observed.
  Dormant wallet wakes up and moves 279 BTC
  According to on-chain details shared by crypto accou
  
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• Cryptocurrency Copy Trading: Maximizing Profits with the Right ... - Crypto Times

  21-04-2023 18:31
  
  Cryptocurrency Copy Trading: Maximizing Profits with the Right ...  Crypto Times
  
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• Cryptocurrency Startups Race for Banking Partners - Analytics Insight

  21-04-2023 18:30
  
  Cryptocurrency Startups Race for Banking Partners  Analytics Insight
  
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• What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Investing

  21-04-2023 18:27
  
  The megastar reportedly dodged a catastrophic deal with FTX by asking one simple question.
  
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• Spreading misinformation about Changpeng Zhao 'was the norm' for SBF, says Binance CSO

  21-04-2023 18:25 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann claimed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was "constantly" using his platform to disparage CZ without considering the FTX Token sale.
  
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• The future of crypto taxes: Understanding the ever-changing landscape

  21-04-2023 18:14 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto taxation remains to be a controversial space, though some transparency is expected.
  
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• Traders Are Tired of Trump NFTs

  21-04-2023 18:13
  
  The former U.S. president’s second collection isn’t as successful as his first drop was, while Sotheby’s plans to sell an impressive NFT collection seized from Three Arrows Capital.
  
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• Solana’s Annual Carbon Footprint Equals 8 Flights from London to New York

  21-04-2023 18:09
  
  The real-time dashboard, produced by the Solana Foundation, shows how much carbon the smart contracts platform is emitting.
  
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• Shiba Inu Whales On Buying Spree, Add 311 Billion Tokens During Price Dip

  21-04-2023 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Whales have resumed their Shiba Inu buying spree as the meme coin price declined alongside the global crypto market. According to the WhaleStats report, a top ETH whale picked up $3.22 million worth of SHIB tokens over the past 24 hours.
  The Ethereum whale performed the purchase in two transactions, scooping over 311 billion Siba Inu tokens within minutes.
  Shiba Inu’s Price Correction Attracts Top ETH Whales
  Shiba Inu has been on the list of preferred assets among top Ethereum whales over
  
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• Susquehanna, DRW Are Among Backers of Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX, the Firm Tweets

  21-04-2023 17:59
  
  Other investors include U.S. options exchange MIAX Group and Saudi digital asset fund Tuwaiq, OPNX said Friday.
  
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• Online Cryptocurrency Management Is Easy With Defiway’s Service - Crypto Mode

  21-04-2023 17:59
  Online Cryptocurrency Management Is Easy With Defiway’s Service  Crypto Mode
  
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• Warren Buffett was wrong about a 'rat poison' Bitcoin portfolio, data shows

  21-04-2023 17:54 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Warren Buffett is not a big fan of Bitcoin and this position has cost his investment portfolio at least a 320,000% potential gain.
  
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• SEC Crypto Regulation Rumors Do Little To Dampen Enthusiasm as Metacade Raises $16.4 Million Before April Exchange Launches

  21-04-2023 17:50 via coinjournal.net
  
  GameFi is an area of innovation within the blockchain gaming space that generates a lot of buzz and excitement, and none more so than for newcomer Metacade. GameFi, short for gaming finance, combines the world of gaming with decentralized finance (DeFi) to create a new type of gaming experience, allowing gamers to earn crypto while playing games — creating a new revenue stream for the gaming community and a new way to profit from the gaming industry for investors.
  The potential for GameFi
  
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• Susquehanna, DRW Among Backers of Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX, the Firm Tweets

  21-04-2023 17:47
  
  Other investors include U.S. options exchange MIAX Group and Saudi digital asset fund Tuwaiq, OPNX said Friday.
  
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• How to stake Polygon (MATIC)

  21-04-2023 17:40 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Staking MATIC helps one to generate passive income. Find how to stake MATIC via MetaMask, Binance, Coinbase Wallet and Trust Wallet.
  
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• MiCA constitutes a new era for crypto, Swarm co-founder Philipp Pieper says

  21-04-2023 17:30 via coinjournal.net
  
  The European Parliament’s approval of the Markets in Crypto Act, MiCA regulation continues to be hailed as a watershed moment for the crypto space, particularly for Europe.
  Commenting on the development, Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm, a regulated DeFi platform that’s a member of Germany’s Digital Finance Forum, says the legislation is a new beginning for crypto.
  “A new era for global crypto has begun and Europe, for a change, has just become the leading innovator in
  
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• The Shifting Future of Cryptocurrency: Prospects and Features - Intelligent Living

  21-04-2023 17:18
  The Shifting Future of Cryptocurrency: Prospects and Features  Intelligent Living
  
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• With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own

  21-04-2023 17:17
  
  The finalization of the landmark law puts “significant pressure” on the U.K. to deliver its own crypto rules, one industry group said.
  
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• Zilliqa (ZIL) Price Soars As Network Unveils Impressive Performance

  21-04-2023 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Amid the bearish trend that suppressed several coin prices, including Bitcoin, the Zilliqa token emerged among the gainers. Zilliqa secured first place among top-gaining coins in the bearish cryptocurrency market with a 9% uptrend over the past 24 hours.
  This price move follows a network performance statistics update shared by a Twitter community member @inna_everstake. According to stats, Zilliqa reached a new milestone in network addresses and daily transactions.
  Zilliqa Hits Milestone In Netw
  
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• Cryptocurrency Not Recognised as Money, Singapore High Court ... - Morgan Lewis

  21-04-2023 16:46
  
  Cryptocurrency Not Recognised as Money, Singapore High Court ...  Morgan Lewis
  
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• Ukraine embraces EU's new cryptocurrency regulations - ThePaypers - The Paypers

  21-04-2023 16:30
  
  Ukraine embraces EU's new cryptocurrency regulations - ThePaypers  The Paypers
  
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• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Won't 'Rush' Into Crypto After FTX Write-Off: FT

  21-04-2023 16:12
  
  The $190 billion Canadian pension fund is "still working through what exactly happened there," according to its CEO.
  
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• Marvel Studios Founder David Maisel Launches Ekos Genesis Art Collection

  21-04-2023 16:00
  
  David Maisel, who pioneered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is spearheading a new digital art collection from Mythos Studios, featuring artwork by noted comic book artist Michael Turner.
  
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