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kentucky-regulator-denies-plan-for-subsidizing-crypto-mining-facility
Posted by | September 1, 2023
Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility

A proposed contract with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade. 548 Total...

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former-sec-chair-says-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval-is-‘inevitable’-despite-delays
Posted by | September 1, 2023
Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is ‘inevitable’ despite delays

The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from seven major firms. 7229 Total views 96 Total shares Following the United States...

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us-copyright-office-issues-notice-of-inquiry-on-artificial-intelligence
Posted by | August 30, 2023
US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence

The inquiry seeks information and comments on issues related to the content AI produces and how policymakers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists. 681 Total views 20...

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south-korean-parliament-rejects-motion-to-expel-lawmaker-over-crypto-scandal
Posted by | August 30, 2023
South Korean parliament rejects motion to expel lawmaker over crypto scandal

South Korean lawmaker and Wemix investor Kim Nam-kuk will stay in the parliament after a 3:3 vote in the expulsion motion. 136 Total views 2 Total shares South Korea’s parliamentary...

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google-cloud-to-digitize-el-salvador’s-governance,-healthcare-and-education
Posted by | August 30, 2023
Google Cloud to digitize El Salvador’s governance, healthcare and education

Google Cloud and the government of El Salvador have entered into a seven-year partnership to digitize the country’s infrastructure in various sectors. 442 Total views 5 Total shares Google Cloud...

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signature-bank-failed-to-understand-risks-associated-with-crypto:-fdic-chair
Posted by | May 16, 2023
Signature Bank failed to understand risks associated with crypto: FDIC chair

A related report by the FDIC chief risk officer cited poor management as “the root cause of Signature Bank’s failure.” 1419 Total views 6 Total shares Investigations into the collapse...

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south-korean-lawmaker-allegedly-cashed-out-while-legislating-on-crypto:-report
Posted by | May 8, 2023
South Korean lawmaker allegedly cashed out while legislating on crypto: Report

National Assembly member Kim Nam-kuk had authority in handling laws related to digital assets in South Korea, reportedly backing a bill proposing a 20% crypto gains tax be deferred. 1873...

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bitcoin-takes-flight-in-liechtenstein:-minister-proposes-government-services-paid-in-crypto
Posted by | May 8, 2023
Bitcoin takes flight in Liechtenstein: Minister proposes government services paid in crypto

Prime Minister Daniel Risch of Liechtenstein told local papers that Bitcoin is set to play a growing role in government services payments. 2203 Total views 8 Total shares Liechtenstein Prime...

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tencent-backed-everledger-collapses-amid-lack-of-funding:-report
Posted by | May 8, 2023
Tencent-backed Everledger collapses amid lack of funding: Report

The Australian blockchain company Everledger has reportedly entered insolvency proceedings after failing to raise new funding from an undisclosed investor.Everledger, which uses blockchain to track the provenance of diamonds and...

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defending-against-sec-to-cost-ripple-$200m,-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-says
Posted by | May 8, 2023
Defending against SEC to cost Ripple $200M, CEO Brad Garlinghouse says

Ripple’s CEO reveals $200 million spent defending the SEC lawsuit, and laments about U.S. crypto regulation and a politics-first policy, advising entrepreneurs to avoid the United States. 4054 Total views...

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