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Hong Kong’s Apple Daily to Live on in Blockchain, Free of Censors

Some cyber activists are uploading articles from HK's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper to decentralized file storage platform ARWeave, where they can live on uncensored. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has seized dozens of American website domains connected to Iran. "The Hash" hosts discuss the importance of blockchain use cases, especially what it means for free press and the future of journalism, plus the fast-growing rise in global crypto-related bans.

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Crypto’s East-West Divide: How Some Companies Are Bridging the Gap

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is set to launch a new U.S. affiliate in July. Meanwhile, American crypto exchange Coinbase goes east as it registers with Japan’s Financial Watchdog to offer crypto services in the country.

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Blue House Responds to Petition, Bitmain Offers Relocation Assistance

Korea’s Blue House responds to a national petition over the FSC chairman. Bitmain offers relocation assistance to miners in China, Lloyds to take crypto for classic cars. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks About McAfee’s Legacy, China Crackdown and Why Tether ‘Is Not a Worry’

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reacts to the death of antivirus software pioneer and early crypto investor John McAfee, discussing the way he “embodied 2017 in crypto” and the legacy he left behind for the digital asset industry.

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Is BTC Rangebound, a Buying Opportunity, or Is Another Price Drop Expected?

Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds shares his bitcoin analysis and outlook, exploring whether the recent price drop indicates a buying opportunity or further price dip. He says the potential factors driving institutional interest in the crypto markets is a combination of regulation and ESG efforts. Plus, comments on fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) and the impact of China's crypto crackdown.

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Beijing Doubling Down on Crypto Bans, Ending Free Press in Hong Kong; What It Means for Asia’s Crypto Hub

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will shut down all operations and print its last edition Thursday as authorities froze funds and arrested their journalists. “The Hash” panel reacts to the news in the ongoing conversation about China’s crackdowns on civil liberties and what it means for crypto in China.

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Is Bitcoin Due for a Lower Fall?

Bitcoin rebounded after it slipped below $30K Tuesday morning, but is it due for a lower fall? Secure Digital Markets’ Mostafa Al-Mashita weighs in, exploring the possible impact of China’s continued crypto crackdown. Plus, his outlook on institutional activity as MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares were hit hard amid bitcoin’s price drop.

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Impact of China’s Crypto Crackdown

Ben Gagnon, Chief Mining Officer of Canadian bitcoin miner BitFarms, on what to make of China’s crackdown on mining operations. Plus, his outlook for the mining community in China and across the globe.

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New Crypto Mining Hot Spots Emerge, Korea Crypto Controversy Escalates

New crypto mining hot spots emerge following China clampdown. Korea crypto conflict intensifies between Upbit and The Pica Project. Sotheby’s to accept crypto for 101 carat diamond auction. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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