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Crypto Investors’ Realized Gains Increased by 400% to Hit $162.7m in 2021, Study Shows
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Crypto Investors’ Realized Gains Increased by 400% to Hit $162.7m in 2021, Study Shows

With 2021 emerging as a strong year for cryptocurrencies, global investors made $162.7 million in realized gains, according to blockchain analytic firm Chainalysis.

20% of American Adults Involves in the Crypto Space, Study Shows
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20% of American Adults Involves in the Crypto Space, Study Shows

One in five Americans has used, traded, or invested in cryptocurrency, according to a poll by NBC News.

Florida Governor Reveals Plan to Permit Crypto Tax Payments
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Florida Governor Reveals Plan to Permit Crypto Tax Payments

Speaking at a press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis disclosed plans to roll out a cryptocurrency payment option for businesses remitting taxes.

U.S. Should Align Itself with Digital Assets to Safeguard its Interests, Says Chainalysis Founder
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U.S. Should Align Itself with Digital Assets to Safeguard its Interests, Says Chainalysis Founder

During a Senate hearing, Chainalysis founder Jonathan Levin opined that the U.S. ought to prioritize and invest in digital assets to get the upper hand when enhancing financial transparency, public safety, and national security.

BitConnect Founder Charged with Orchestrating Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme Worth $2.4B
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BitConnect Founder Charged with Orchestrating Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme Worth $2.4B

A U.S. grand jury indicted Satish Kumbhani, the founder of BitConnect, orchestrating a fraud scheme that siphoned approximately $2.4 billion from investors.

Consumers See Crypto as Investment Tools, Study says
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Consumers See Crypto as Investment Tools, Study says

Consumers in the United States view cryptocurrencies as ideal investment vehicles, according to a new study by Paxos.

Georgia State Becomes next Mining Hub, Bitcoin Miners Enjoy its Green Energy
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Georgia State Becomes next Mining Hub, Bitcoin Miners Enjoy its Green Energy

The exodus of crypto mining operations out of China massively has become a blessing in disguise to the United States, given that it now takes the lion’s share.

Mutual Efforts with Europe, U.S. Key for CBDC Issuance: Bank of Japan Governor
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Mutual Efforts with Europe, U.S. Key for CBDC Issuance: Bank of Japan Governor

Joining hands with the United States and Europe is fundamental when meeting technical issues needed in the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Digital Dollar's Benefits Could Affect Financial Stability & Privacy: US Fed
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Digital Dollar's Benefits Could Affect Financial Stability & Privacy: US Fed

The US Federal Reserve said that the introduction of an official digital version of the US dollar could benefit Americans but it may also potentially affect financial stability and privacy.

America to Build its Digital Dollar Based on General Consensus
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America to Build its Digital Dollar Based on General Consensus

The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the move by the American Federal Reserve to develop a Digital Dollar or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) can only take place following a general consensus amongst all parties of interest.

Miami Plans to Distribute "Bitcoin Yields" To Local Residents
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Miami Plans to Distribute "Bitcoin Yields" To Local Residents

Miami is working on a plan to pay its citizens “Bitcoin yield” from the city’s cryptocurrency known as MiamiCoin.

U.S. Inflation Hits a 30-Year High - Is Bitcoin Cementing its Status as an Inflation Hedge?
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U.S. Inflation Hits a 30-Year High - Is Bitcoin Cementing its Status as an Inflation Hedge?

With Bitcoin continuously smashing historic highs one after another, is the top cryptocurrency showcasing its safe-haven capabilities?

US SEC Halts American Cryptofed DAO’s Registration for Digital Tokens
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US SEC Halts American Cryptofed DAO’s Registration for Digital Tokens

The US regulator stopped American Cryptofed DAO based on the ground that the firm failed to register its two digital tokens “Ducat” and “Locke” as securities.

Bitcoin Mining Experiences 8th Consecutive Difficulty Since China’s Ban
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Bitcoin Mining Experiences 8th Consecutive Difficulty Since China’s Ban

Even though miners have found the right footing by relocating to other areas like the United States, the eighth consecutive difficulty is being witnessed.

Legacy Healing Center Accepts Crypto Payment Option for More Addiction Treatment
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Legacy Healing Center Accepts Crypto Payment Option for More Addiction Treatment

Legacy Healing Center, a US-based addiction treatment centre in Florida and New Jersey, aims to open the doors to more people seeking treatment by accepting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as valid forms of payment.