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Binance's New Blockchain Platform Aims to Build Web3 Infrastructure
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Binance's New Blockchain Platform Aims to Build Web3 Infrastructure

BNB Chain stores storage metadata, while third-party storage providers store data.

Greenidge Reduces Debt with NYDIG
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Greenidge Reduces Debt with NYDIG

Greenidge lowered its NYDIG debt by 76% by relinquishing partial ownership of Bitcoin mining gear and credits.

Tesla's $140 Million Bitcoin Loss Shows the Risk of Crypto Holdings
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Tesla's $140 Million Bitcoin Loss Shows the Risk of Crypto Holdings

Q1 2021 Tesla spent $1.5 billion on Bitcoin.

Poundtoken and BitcoinPoint will make the country's first 100% backed GBP stablecoin
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Poundtoken and BitcoinPoint will make the country's first 100% backed GBP stablecoin

Two UK firms employ ATM stablecoins to make Britain a "crypto centre."

Secret Network Validator Smart Stake to Shut Down Nodes
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Secret Network Validator Smart Stake to Shut Down Nodes

Smart Stake will no longer provide validator services to the Secret Network in light of an internal leadership conflict and transparency concerns.

The launch of a nonfungible token protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet
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The launch of a nonfungible token protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet

On Jan. 21, Bitcoin introduced "Ordinals," an NFT-like programme. However, meme-inspired JPEGs are filling Bitcoin blockspace.

Trial between Hermes and NFT Artist Mason Rothschild set to go ahead
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Trial between Hermes and NFT Artist Mason Rothschild set to go ahead

Hermès and digital artist Mason Rothschild's lawsuit is a "momentous turning point for Web3 and digital products."

The Bitcoin mining community has experienced a 50% increase in revenue through mining
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The Bitcoin mining community has experienced a 50% increase in revenue through mining

Bitcoin mining income dropped to $13.6 million on Dec. 28, 2022, putting pressure on mining businesses.

Binance shuts down accounts in relation to Bitzlato investigation
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Binance shuts down accounts in relation to Bitzlato investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice announced action against Binance, which blocked accounts due to the Bitzlato probe.

Digital Asset Investments Surge to $117 Million
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Digital Asset Investments Surge to $117 Million

Last week, digital asset investment products experienced record inflows and volumes.

Core Scientific seeks to sell $6.6 million in Bitmain coupons
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Core Scientific seeks to sell $6.6 million in Bitmain coupons

On Jan. 25, bankrupt Bitcoin mining business Core Scientific filed an emergency move to sell Bitmain coupons.

Silvergate Bank Suspends Dividend Payments to Preserve Liquidity
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Silvergate Bank Suspends Dividend Payments to Preserve Liquidity

Silvergate's board "shall re-evaluate the payment of quarterly dividends as market circumstances change."

Binance CEO Warns Traditional Institutions Against Reducing Exposure to Crypto
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Binance CEO Warns Traditional Institutions Against Reducing Exposure to Crypto

Investors steadily recovering from 2022 backed CZ's long-term bet on crypto sceptics.

U.S. District Court Hears Sam Bankman-Fried
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U.S. District Court Hears Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-lawyers Fried's want FTX's money released from bail.

Hut 8 Mining Corporation Ramps Up Fight Against Power Supplier
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Hut 8 Mining Corporation Ramps Up Fight Against Power Supplier

Hut 8 Mining sued Ontario over power supply to a newly built crypto mining plant.