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Venezuelan Economist: Cryptocurrency Is 'Good' Money, Bolivars Are Not

The adoption of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela could contribute to economic recovery, argues one local economist.

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JP Morgan’s Stablecoin: A Feat of Engineering or Marketing?

Upon first examination, JPM coin is an exciting Wall Street development, but the reality is more complicated, writes Kadena's Ben Jessel.

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German Finance Ministry Calls for Regulated Blockchain Securities Market

The German Ministry of Finance has recommended that the country recognize and regulate blockchain securities.

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Connecticut Lawmakers Seek to Legalize Blockchain Smart Contracts

The Commerce Committee of the U.S. state of Connecticut has filed a new bill that would authorize the commercial use of blockchain smart contracts.

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Swissquote Bank Launching 'Nuke Proof' Crypto Custody

Online banking group Swissquote is launching a custody service that will see crypto keys stored in an ex-military bunker.

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Facebook Blockchain Job Openings Top 20 Amid Staffing Spree

Facebook's careers website now lists 20 open positions related to blockchain technology in a wide range of areas.

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Revolut App Now Lets Users Auto-Trigger Cash and Crypto Exchanges

Mobile finance app Revolut has launched a new feature allowing users to preset automatic cash and crypto exchanges at a target rate.

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Ex-Bitmain Bitcoin Cash Staffers Form Startup to Lend and Trade Crypto

A startup formed by former Bitmain employees will offer crypto custody, OTC trading and lending.

Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu

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Kraken Crypto Exchange Poaches a Sony Studio Head for Marketing Push

Kraken has hired Matt Mason, most recently a studio head at Sony Pictures, as the crypto exchange's first chief marketing officer.

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Social Trading Giant eToro Adds Crypto Buying and Selling in 32 US States

eToro has launched a new platform that allows users in the U.S. to trade 13 cryptocurrencies, with a global exchange to come later in the year.

eToro founder Yoni Assia