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satoshin • Aug 29, 2023, 4:08 pm EDT

Elon Musk’s X Acquires License to Add Crypto Payments

In a surprise move that could mark a new era for digital currencies, Rhode Island has officially approved a license requested by X, formerly known as Twitter, to store, transfer, and exchange Bitcoin and other digital assets on behalf of its users. The Rhode Island Currency Transmitter license, required for companies who wish to conduct activities related to Bitcoin and crypto payments on behalf of users, will now empower X to provide several crypto services, including payments, trading, wallets, and more.

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arusso • Aug 16, 2023, 3:08 pm EDT

Coinbase Secures Landmark Approval to List Crypto Futures in the U.S.

In a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has won approval to list crypto futures nearly two years after its initial application. The groundbreaking decision was announced on Wednesday when Coinbase Financial Markets secured permission from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). This significant development marks Coinbase as the first crypto-focused platform in the U.S. to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside traditional spot trading, according to its announcement. “Offering US investors access to secure and regulated crypto futures is key to unlocking

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carlp • Aug 16, 2023, 10:35 am EDT

First Crypto Exchange Licenses Officially Issued in Hong Kong

In a groundbreaking move, Hong Kong has officially issued its first licenses to cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a pivotal step in the city’s embrace of digital finance. This regulatory milestone underscores Hong Kong’s determination to strike a delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring consumer protection within the cryptocurrency sphere. Issuing these licenses signifies a new era for the local crypto market and has far-reaching implications on a global scale.

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satoshin • Aug 8, 2023, 1:47 pm EDT

Bitcoin Blockchain Records Over $8 Trillion in Transactions

In a groundbreaking milestone, the Bitcoin blockchain has etched its digital legacy by surpassing a staggering $8 trillion in recorded transactions. This remarkable feat underscores the enduring and transformative power of cryptocurrencies in reshaping the global financial landscape.

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johnd • Aug 7, 2023, 3:58 pm EDT

Embracing the Future: Anticipating the Arrival of GPT-5

As the horizon of artificial intelligence continues to expand, all eyes are on the imminent arrival of GPT-5. This highly anticipated advancement in AI language models promises to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, sparking a new era of innovation and possibilities. GPT-4, its predecessor, marked a significant leap forward in natural language processing, captivating users with its remarkable ability to generate coherent and contextually relevant text. Now, with GPT-5 on the horizon, the AI community is buzzing with excitement over the potential enhancements and breakthroughs that await.

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satoshin • Aug 2, 2023, 10:40 am EDT

KPMG’s Bitcoin ESG Analysis: Unveiling Sustainable Impact

Explore KPMG’s insightful ESG analysis of Bitcoin’s sustainable impacts. Discover how the world of cryptocurrency intersects with environmental, social, and governance considerations. Uncover valuable insights into the potential benefits and challenges that Bitcoin presents in the realm of responsible investing and environmental stewardship.

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johnd • Jul 31, 2023, 2:38 pm EDT

What is a room temperature superconductor?

For over a century, scientists have been in relentless pursuit of a material that could perfectly conduct electricity. The quest to find a room-temperature superconductor, a material that can carry an electrical charge with zero resistance at everyday temperatures, has been a saga filled with painstaking experiments, complex theories, and scientific disputes. Recent findings on the material known as LK-99 have once again stirred the pot of controversy. Researchers claim to have achieved room-temperature superconductivity, though the paper awaits rigorous peer review. But what even is room-temperature superconductor, and why does it matter? The Promise of Room-Temperature Superconductors According to

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satoshin • Jul 28, 2023, 11:55 am EDT

Digital Ruble Testing to Commence in Mid-August: Russia’s Move Towards Central Bank Digital Currency

In a significant move that highlights Russia’s ongoing shift towards digital currencies, several of the country’s banks will begin testing the nation’s newly minted digital ruble with actual clients by mid-August. The impending trials follow shortly after Russia formally established laws pertaining to the implementation of its digital currency.

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satoshin • Jul 19, 2023, 10:52 am EDT

Bitcoin Takes Center Stage: RFK Jr.’s Innovative Plan to Strengthen the Dollar and Catalyze Growth

In a bold political move, Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out a series of ground-breaking Bitcoin-centric policies at a Heal-the-Divide PAC event earlier this week. Kennedy aims to slowly back the U.S. dollar’s with hard money, including Bitcoin. A step that could reposition the U.S. dollar and solidify its declining stronghold as the world’s reserve currency. Kennedy plans to initiate this revolutionary move by backing a small percent of issued T-bills with hard currencies like gold, silver, platinum and bitcoin. He foresees this as a stepping stone to the resurgence of a hard currency standard in the

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carlp • Jul 15, 2023, 8:10 am EDT

Google Play Takes a Leap Forward: Blockchain-Based Experiences and NFTs Soon to be Enabled

Google Play, known for its expansive range of apps and games, is poised to make a groundbreaking change. As announced by Joseph Mills, Group Product Manager, Google Play, the platform will soon update its policy to allow for new transaction avenues for blockchain-based digital content within its apps and games.

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