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    Bitcoin Mining Firm GRIID Debuts on Nasdaq

    Today, Bitcoin mining company GRIID commenced trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

    Digital Asset Funds Record $500 Million Outflows Amid Market Market Decline

    Digital asset investment products have recorded a massive $500 million in outflows in the last seven days following a week of sell-offs as the wider market struggled.

    Record-high Hash Rates and Mining Difficulty Pushed Miners to Sell BTC: Compass Mining

    Bitcoin miners were forced to liquidate a portion of their Bitcoin holdings to cover operational expenses due to the surge in hash rates and mining difficulty, according to data from Compass Mining.

    Coinbase Grapples with Regulatory Challenges, Analysts Forecast Volatility Ahead

    Bitcoin’s recent decline of more than 10% following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not only impacted the crypto market but also raised concerns for companies like Coinbase, according to an analyst. Coinbase stock pricing has shown a tight correlation with Bitcoin price movements according to experts.

    Bank of Japan Holds First CBDC Meeting with Key Finance Officials

    Japan’s central bank and the Finance Ministry reportedly had their first meeting to discuss a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Friday.

    At Least 18 U.S. Senators Show Support for Crypto, Data Reveals

    Recent data from Coinbase’s nonprofit advocacy organization, Stand with Crypto, reveals a growing divide among U.S. senators regarding their stance on cryptocurrency. At least 18 senators in the United States are currently supportive of crypto, while 30 senators stand in opposition.

    Chinese Company Issues First $350 Million Tech Innovation Bond Raised in Digital Yuan

    A Chinese infrastructure company has successfully raised $350 million in digital yuan for its new technology innovation bond.

    “A Calamity for Human Rights” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr to End CBDC Development if Elected President

    United States Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would lead to government control over personal finances and vowed to end all efforts towards its development.

    Stellar Delays Smart Contract Upgrade Following Bug Discovery

    The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has postponed its scheduled smart contract upgrade after discovering a bug in the upgrade.

    Decentralization to Secure Crypto Assets: Interview with Billy Mullins

    MatterFi, a decentralized digital asset wallet solution focused on security and efficiency, seeks to raise the bar regarding custody integration, faster transactions, and wider crypto adoption.

    South Korean Crypto Exchanges Blocked $82m Worth of Romance Scam Transactions in 2023

    South Korean crypto exchanges say they blocked over $82 million worth of transactions linked to romance scams last year.

    Binance and SEC Clash Over Evidence Production and Witness Depositions in Ongoing Legal Battle

    The legal battle between Binance and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to intensify as court documents shed light on the clash over evidence production and witness depositions in the SEC’s case against the leading cryptocurrency exchange.

    Ripple Receives Permission to File Sur-Reply to Correct ‘Factual Mischaracterization’ by the SEC

    Defense attorney and former federal prosecutor James K. Filan has revealed that Judge Sarah Netburn has granted Ripple blockchain’s request for a sur-reply.

    AI and Crypto Mining to More Than Double Energy Use by 2026, Report Says

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates substantial increases in energy consumption from crypto mining and artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming years, with projections suggesting a more than 30% surge by 2026.

    AI Agents Will “Probably” Use Crypto, Says Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale

    Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale has asserted that AI agents will “probably” use crypto when making transactions.

    Community Notice: Algorand Foundation CEO’s X Account Hacked

    The Algorand Foundation reported that its CEO Staci Warden’s X account was compromised, leading to unauthorized posts on the account. The compromised account posted offensive content, including derogatory language and false statements about the Algorand community.