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‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Closes $80M Funding Round at $505M Valuation

Alchemy, considered to become the "Amazon Web Services (AWS) of blockchain," just closed an $80 million funding round, bringing its total valuation to $505 million. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of large blockchain infrastructure bets on the future of innovation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Provide Privacy on the Blockchain

Despite being a foundational reason for the creation of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is not as private as many expected. Privacy coins are rising in popularity, and privacy-focused blockchains like Aleo are raising millions to create completely private applications. Howard Wu of Aleo joins “First Mover” to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can ensure blockchain privacy.

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Taproot Activation Debate Settled with a Blockchain ‘Coin Toss’

CoinDesk Tech Reporter Colin Harper explains how Taproot is finally coming online after a year of negotiations and why this matters to the wider bitcoin community. Plus, a discussion of how the global chip shortage is impacting bitcoin miners.

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Russia Floats Blockchain Based System as SWIFT Alternative

The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry is reportedly considering blockchain technology as an alternative to SWIFT, the global payments network. The country's leaders have recently voiced concerns that they might be cut off from SWIFT, prompting them to search for different options. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the role of blockchain in geopolitical struggles.

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BitClout’s Alleged Leader Hit With Cease-and-Desist Letter by Prominent Crypto Law Firm

As “The Hash” panel predicted, the lawsuits are indeed coming. They break down the latest developments surrounding BitClout, a controversial blockchain-based social media network that allows users to monetize their online following in crypto.

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Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet NFT Sells for $2.9M

Jack Dorsey’s very first tweet has been sold at auction for $2.9M. The Twitter founder promised to donate the proceeds of the non-fungible token auction to charity. “The Hash” panel debates whether making NFTs of tweets is here to stay, and the pros and cons of putting social media posts on the blockchain.

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Bitcoin Pioneer Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar on the Crypto Outlook in Latin America

Bitcoin pioneer and serial crypto entrepreneur Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar discusses his career path in blockchain tech and his outlook for the quickly changing crypto ecosystem in Latin America.

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