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Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally
“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually went through with enabling payments via DOGE.”
How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
Crypto Exchange KuCoin to ‘Adjust Some Personnel as Needed’, but Denies Report of Major…
A report circulated on Twitter on Tuesday that the exchange plans to eliminate 30% of its workforce amid declining profit.
Riot Platforms at the Heart of Texas’ Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid
The world’s biggest bitcoin mine has drawn the ire of some local residents concerned with Bitcoin's community impact.
Overheard at EthCC — Is Crypto Back, Boosted by Artificial Intelligence?
The intersection of AI and crypto has everyone riled up, but there is little agreement on what is its best iteration.
Avalanche Foundation Commits $50M to Bring More Tokenized Assets to Blockchain
The program follows Avalanche’s initiative to financial institutions to test blockchain services on one of its subnets.
Namibia’s Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law
Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia.
Optimism Tokens Worth $36M to Be Unlocked on Sunday; OP Slides 3.5%
Layer-2 blockchain Optimism is set to unlock $36 million worth of tokens on Sunday, and the anticipated increase in supply spurred a 3.5% slump in the blockchain's native token (OP) on Tuesday.
I Had My Iris Scanned by the Worldcoin Orb, and It Wasn’t as Scary as I Expected
Sam Altman’s identity-verifying Worldcoin Orb is available worldwide as the network launched on Monday.
Inside the Orb: The Untold Story of Worldcoin’s Launch
Is Sam Altman’s UBI startup a smart countermeasure to AI, or a privacy nightmare? Jeff Wilser reports.