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Ukraine’s NFT Museum; Bitcoin on the Up

Ukraine’s NFT-based “Meta History Museum of War” chronicling Russian conflict goes live. China’s Greenland Group plans cross-border carbon credit trading. Bitcoin crosses $47,000-mark as crypto blazes Monday’s market. Mt. Gox Co-Founder Mark Karpeles talks learning from mistakes and plans for the future.

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Greener Bitcoin Mining Could Be China’s ‘Trillion-Dollar Present’ to the US

Can change come fast enough for an ESG-embattled mining industry?

A Bitfury mine in Mo i Rana, Norway. The mine is 90% powered by hydroelectricity and employs five locals. (Bitfury)

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China Stamping Out Mining; Crypto Market Makes Gains

China takes aim at corruption in underground Bitcoin mining. Russian committee proposes bitcoin payment for oil and energy exports. Crypto markets shift to upward trend after weeks of volatility. DeFi, NFT access at stake as FATF Travel Rule goes into force in South Korea. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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CleanSpark CEO: Crypto Mining and ESG Are Match Made in Heaven

CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford addresses the often talked about ESG concerns of bitcoin mining, highlighting the use of renewable energy as a way to shift the narrative. Plus, insights on how China’s crypto mining ban affected the industry's carbon footprint. 

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Bollywood Icon’s Tax Bill; Metaverse Fashion Week Opens

China’s ZTE registers metaverse trademarks. Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan chased over NFT tax. Decentraland offers a glimpse into the future of fashion at its Metaverse Fashion Week. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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The State of Bitcoin and Ethereum Mining in 10 Charts

It's been a rollercoaster year for Bitcoin and Ethereum mining: Here is what the data shows.

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Fusang Defers IPO; Yuga Labs Hits $4B Valuation

Malaysia’s Fusang defers security token IPO. Support for home-grown NFTs grows in China. Australian Blockchain Week dives into intellectual property rights. BAYC creator Yuga Labs raises valuation to $4B. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Global Mining Dominance Has Shifted From China

CoinDesk Mining Reporter Aoyon Ashraf joins “First Mover” as CoinDesk kicks off Mining Week. Ashraf presents a chart showing that dominant mining regions have shifted globally since China's mining ban took effect last year. Plus, highlights from Ashraf's photo essay showcasing mining operations across the globe.

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Russian Bank Given Crypto License; China To Monitor Outflows

Russia’s sanctioned Sberbank obtains crypto license from central bank. China’s Weibo allows users to mint NFTs of their social media posts. China says it will closely monitor capital outflows following Fed hike, but what might that mean for the digital yuan?

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