Indonesia’s crypto scene is booming. What are the risks?
Crypto’s growing popularity is also leading to more fraud and abuses, writes Ronald Molenaar of ADVANCE.AI. What can be done to better protect users?
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Renewables uptake: Bitcoin the problem or solution?
There is more to transitioning to renewable energy than one might expect, and in Australia, one Bitcoin mining company says the industry can play a role.
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Bitcoin avoids European ban as lawmakers decline to outlaw ‘proof of work’
Top blockchain and crypto news: PoW spared as Europe revamps MiCA rules. Yuga Labs acquires CryptoPunks rights. China’s Mango TV makes NFT debut.
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China lashes out at crypto fraud on World Consumer Rights Day
No more Burger King, Nike and Muji. This year’s annual focus on marketplace abuse names and shames crypto scams.
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Mutant Ape Yacht Club becomes 5th NFT collection to join the $1B club
Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) became the fifth non-fungible token (NFT) collection to cross US$1 billion in all-time sales on Wednesday, according to data from CryptoSlam. See related article: Mutant Ape NFTs collect $140 million on OpenSea market Fast facts Axie Infinity occupies the top spot in sales volume with over US$4 billion, followed by…
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Terra founder bets millions on LUNA’s annual growth
Terraform Labs CEO and founder Do Kwon has accepted bets worth millions of dollars on Terra’s cryptocurrency LUNA trading higher than US$88 in a year’s time, which was the price of the token at the time of the bet. See related article: Is Terra — whose LUNA coin is now at another all-time high —…
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Crypto is playing a prominent role in the Ukraine War — on both sides of the conflict
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, two divergent narratives about crypto are being told, writes Alex Tapscott. Which version is correct?
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Vogue NFTs for humanitarian aid in Ukraine list on OpenSea
Vogue Singapore and Vogue Ukraine have listed a non-fungible token (NFT) collection “Fashion for Peace” on the OpenSea marketplace to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. See related article: Two sides to every coin: Crypto as a weapon in the fight for Ukraine Fast facts See related article: Ukraine to launch NFT ‘museum’…
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Which altcoins will take center stage in 2022?
Investors believe Bitcoin will stand its ground this year but in the altcoins world, some rising stars are brimming with potential.