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Is Crypto Sports Betting Ready for the Big Leagues?

Sports bettors eagerly await a blockchain-powered sports betting service with audited smart contracts, user-friendly policies, low commissions and fees – and meaningful volume.

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Finance

Biggie Smalls’ Estate Goes Crypto With Music License NFTs

The collaboration lets NFT holders vote on licensing for one of the late rapper’s famed freestyles.

The NFTs come with limited license and voting rights. (OneOf)

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Messari Analyst on Why Dogecoin Will Likely Be a Tool of Speculation Only

Messari Sr. Cryptocurrency Research Analyst Tom Dunleavy shares insights into his latest report on the dogecoin (DOGE) phenomenon, breaking down the data on its market cap exceeding $75 billion during bull runs, daily transactions running similar to the Cardano protocol and social sentiment. Plus, insights into Polygon’s zkEVM.

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Tesla’s Bitcoin Dump; Zipmex Freezes Withdrawals

Bitcoin slips after Tesla announcement, but analysts say we could have seen the bottom. Crypto trading volumes in India recover. Polygon’s ZK solution aims to slash current layer 1 Ethereum network costs by 90%. Singapore-based Zipmex freezes withdrawals. Documents reveal Vauld owes retail customers $363 million.

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Tech

Ethereum’s Kaleido Collaborates With Polygon for Web3 Adoption

Polygon Edge, a gas-free and easy to access scaling service targeting business users, was unveiled at Ethereum’s annual community gathering in Paris.

Kaleido CEO Steve Cerveny speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

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Polygon Deploys Zero Knowledge Rollup Testnet, 'Holy Grail' of Scaling: Co-Founder

Ethereum scaling solution Polygon announced the launch of Polygon zkEVM, which the company described as a "major leap forward" in the world of zero knowledge (ZK) technology. Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic explains why it is "the missing component" to start this new chapter of mass adoption. Plus, a closer look at the recent Polygon token (MATIC) rally and the platform's participation in Disney's accelerator program.

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Polygon Readies ZK Rollup Testnet, Eyes Mainnet Launch in 2023

Polygon zkEVM, the team’s EVM-compatible ZK rollup, describes it as "major leap forward" in the world of zero-knowledge technology.

Ethereum community member Jordi Baylina speaks at the EthCC 2022 conference in Paris. (Lyllah Ledesma)

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Polygon Joins Disney’s Accelerator Program to Develop AR, NFT and AI Experiences

Ethereum scaling tool Polygon is continuing to expand its Web3 infrastructure through its participation in Disney’s 2022 Accelerator program, designed to spur the growth of innovative companies around the world. "The Hash" squad discusses Polygon's latest moves and the potential outcomes.

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Celsius Files for Bankruptcy; Crypto Unfazed by US inflation

Celsius files for bankruptcy after paying off hundreds of millions of dollars of loans. Bitcoin bounces back after U.S. CPI hits 41-year high. MATIC skyrockets as Polygon joins Disney accelerator. Bitcoin hashrate slumps to lowest in over five months amid over 100 degree weather in Texas. Questions over Circle’s USDC reserves linger despite reassurances. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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