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Blockchain at a crossroads: From Davos hype to global impact

The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors. Source link

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Crypto industry skeptical of memecoin promoted on Trump's social media

Crypto industry participants are debating whether posts from Donald Trump’s social media account promoting a memecoin are genuine. Source link

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XRP spikes 12% as whales continue 'enormous accumulation' — Santiment

XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US,

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NY Attorney General files lawsuit to recoup $2.2M in crypto lost to job scam

Victims in New York were promised “well-paying, flexible jobs,” only to be tricked into a crypto scam, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Bitcoin investors exit spot ETFs at near-record levels as BTC slumps 2.3%

Bitcoin holders offloaded their spot Bitcoin ETF shares as the asset dipped to $92,500 and remained below $95,000. Source link

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Korea’s Jeju to issue NFT tourist cards to boost Gen Z visitors: Report

South Korea’s Jeju Island, a self-governing tourist hotspot, will reportedly trial NFT tourist cards in a bid to attract the country’s younger generation. Source link

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US Republican lawmakers call on Treasury to explain recent cyber breach

Two congressional Republicans are calling for a briefing from the US Treasury Department about the recent cyber breach by an alleged China backed hacker. Source

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AI agents ‘perfectly parallel’ the dawn of the corporation — Bitwise CEO

Corporations are feared and we all work for them. Why won’t AI agents be similar? asks Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. Source link

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US-listed Bitcoin, Ether ETFs tally $38.3B net inflows in launch year

Around 80% of demand for the spot Bitcoin ETFs came from retail, but industry analysts expect institutions to pick up the pace in 2025. Source

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7 Santas, 7 Grinches: The heroes and villains of 2024

From blockchain boosters to crypto critics, 2024 highlighted the champions and adversaries shaping the future of digital assets. Source link