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PayPal USD: Boon for Ethereum but not decentralization, says community

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  • August 9, 2023

BlackRock insiders say a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) could land before February, according to Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz. Meanwhile, Binance entered El Salvador after it was revealed the exchange sold its USD Coin  USDC $1.00 reserves for Bitcoin  BTC $29,787 and Ether  ETH $1,860 amid the collapse of Silvergate Bank. Novogratz says Bitcoin ETF 6 […]

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The blockchain and AI bond, explained

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  • August 8, 2023

The relationship between blockchain and AI A number of industries could be revolutionized by the dynamic and synergistic link between blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). Blockchain technology can alleviate some of the issues related to AI, such as data privacy, security and trust, due to its decentralized and transparent nature. One of the key advantages of […]

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Venture capital financing in crypto, explained

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  • August 8, 2023

What is venture capital financing? Venture capital (VC) is a form of financing that institutional investors provide to entrepreneurs and startup businesses, usually at the expansion stage of their businesses. By investing in businesses that might not yet have established revenues or positive cash flows, venture capitalists often assume larger risks than traditional bank borrowers or providers […]

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What is a token maker, and how does it work?

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  • August 8, 2023

The basics of token makers A token maker or token generator tool is a type of software used to create cryptocurrency tokens. Tokens represent various assets, including digital currencies, virtual goods, loyalty points and even real-world assets, such as real estate or artwork. Tokens may also be created to grant access to a decentralized application (DApp) or […]

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Zero-knowledge proofs, explained

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  • August 7, 2023

What is a zero-knowledge proof? A zero-knowledge (ZK) proof is a cryptographic protocol that enables one person (the prover) to convince another (the verifier) that a particular claim is true without disclosing any details about the claim itself.  Researchers Shafi Goldwasser, Silvio Micali and Charles Rackoff presented the idea for the first time in the […]

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Altcoins ‘bled’ as Bitcoin gained dominance in Q2: CoinGecko

Exchange, DeFi and metaverse tokens were hit hard in the second quarter of 2023 while Bitcoin continued to make gains. NEWS The second quarter of the year has been a solid one for Bitcoin’s performance as its market dominance gained against altcoins, which “bled” throughout the quarter, according to CoinGecko. On July 18, the crypto […]

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Cathie Wood’s ARK sells 135K Coinbase shares as price hits $90

Cathie Wood is taking profits from ARK Invest’s Coinbase holdings by selling a small portion of its stash. NEWS Pro-Bitcoin  BTC $30,707  Investment veteran Cathie Wood is taking some profits from ARK Invest’s large Coinbase holdings by selling a small portion of its stash. On July 11, Wood’s investment firm ARK offloaded 135,152 Coinbase shares ($12 million) […]

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Why is Litecoin’s price down today?

Litecoin’s price is down today in part due to its overbought conditions and the upcoming release of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes. ALTCOIN WATCH Litecoin’s price is down today, mirroring downside moves elsewhere in the crypto market. On July 5, the Litecoin  LTC $104.08  price dropped over 3% to $100.50. On the same day, the crypto market’s […]

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Which altcoins will survive the SEC crackdown? Bitcoin OG explains

Bitcoin OG and educator Dan Held points out which crypto assets are most likely to avoid the ongoing SEC crackdown. Proof-of-work coins that had a fair distribution at their launch are the most likely to avoid being labeled as securities by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Bitcoin OG and educator […]

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Bitcoin and select altcoins show resilience even as the crypto market sell-off continues

Regulatory enforcement against the crypto sector has spooked investors, but the total crypto market capitalization continues to hold above $1 trillion. ALTCOIN WATCH A bearish trend formation has been pressuring cryptocurrency prices for the past eight weeks, driving the total market capitalization to its lowest level in more than two months at $1.06 trillion, a […]

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