TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Department of Justice leads international effort to disrupt 'NetWalker' ransomware https://t.co/G26BPRB2Oy
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** BIS: Two-thirds of surveyed central banks are studying stablecoin impact on monetary and financial stability (via @mpmcsweeney) https://t.co/ULxTeWyDy2
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Stablecoins being studied by two-thirds of surveyed central banks: BIS
The BIS published a wide-ranging central bank survey on digital currencies, including CBDCs, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Blockstream buys $25 million worth of bitcoin mining hardware from MicroBT https://t.co/OyhCygAUvn
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Blockstream buys $25 million worth of Bitcoin miners from MicroBT
Blockchain technology company Blockstream announced it bought $25 million worth of Bitcoin mining equipment from MicroBT.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Bitcoin-based DeFi protocol Sovryn raises $2.5 million in a token pre-sale (via @Yogita_Khatri5) https://t.co/mjWjmCjNWS
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Bitcoin-based DeFi protocol Sovryn raises $2.5 million in a token pre-sale
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sovryn announced Thursday that it has raised $2.5 million in a token pre-sale.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Grayscale has incorporated six more trusts, including ones for Polkadot and Aave https://t.co/OHgdlr1Yyw
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Grayscale has incorporated six more trusts, including ones for Polkadot and Aave
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has incorporated six more trusts, including those tied to Polkadot (DOT) and Aave (AAVE) tokens.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** 'Bitcoin won't escape our scrutiny': Bridgewater is exploring an alt-cash fund in the face of money devaluation https://t.co/ffRs4wmJVx
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** RT @TheBlockRes: Mapping out Cosmos' ecosystem (via @dantwany) https://t.co/c2ne7Gk1uE
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Mapping out Cosmos' ecosystem
In April 2017, the Interchain Foundation raised $17 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to build an interconnected blockchain network. Networks built on
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Dogecoin price surges above $0.02 to hit new high https://t.co/n1VrVejyDu
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Dogecoin price surges above $0.02 to hit new high
The price of the meme-themed cryptocurrency was on a tear Thursday morning, with market activity pushing its price well above $0.02 to hit a new all-time high.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Rep. Tlaib calls for Congressional hearing on Robinhood's GameStop stock actions https://t.co/Pv2afDuYHU
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Rep. Tlaib calls for Congressional hearing on Robinhood's GameStop stock actions
A member of the U.S. Congress has called for a public hearing after the popular brokerage app Robinhood moved to restrict purchases of stocks like GameStop.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Track the net positions of CME bitcoin futures by traders on The Block's data dashboard https://t.co/BGTfyLKwlH https://t.co/lkwtDxxo18
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Brazilian neobank raises $400 million as customer numbers triple https://t.co/9jfRPQPH7h
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Brazilian neobank raises $400 million as customer numbers triple
Latin American startup Nubank has raised another $400m at a valuation of $25bn, making it one of the world’s most valuable fintech firms.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** FEATURE: Why Europe’s open banking startups are so eager to partner with crypto wallet firms (via @RyanJamesWeeks) https://t.co/APLSi9ZuNS
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Europe's open banking startups are seeking crypto wallet partners
Europe's banking rules have led to a growth in "open payments," which is bringing open banking startups together with crypto firms.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** BREAKING: Coinbase officially announces bid to become public company via direct listing https://t.co/oKRTEWS41p
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Coinbase officially announces bid to become public company via direct listing
Coinbase has made official its plan to go public by way of a direct listing
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** NEW: DeFi platform Parsec launches with $1.25 million seed round led by Polychain https://t.co/kyqmUkD9w2
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DeFi platform Parsec launches with $1.25 million seed round led by Polychain
With Sheehan's launch announcement came the news that Parsec had netted $1.25 million from VCs like Robot Ventures and Polychain Capital.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** OCC puts fair access rule on hold as agency awaits new comptroller https://t.co/91iDCveKMU
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OCC puts fair access rule on hold until next confirmed comptroller
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is putting a hold on its rule to push banks to provide fairer access to banking services.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Robinhood plans to allow 'limited' buying on stocks like GameStop after restrictions triggered furor https://t.co/oNr45OO3JS
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Robinhood plans to allow 'limited' buying on stocks like GameStop after restrictions triggered furor
Trading app Robinhood said Thursday that it plans to "allow limited buys" of stocks like GameStop on Friday, a development that comes hours after it moved to halt purchases.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** MicroStrategy says it will look into 'various approaches' to obtain more bitcoin https://t.co/3Mru9xL3Qh
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MicroStrategy says it will look into 'various approaches' to obtain more bitcoin
MicroStrategy wants to acquire more bitcoin, according to the firm's Q4 2020 results filing, and it's exploring alternative avenues for doing so.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** EXCLUSIVE: Blockfolio launches zero-fee crypto trading, with tokenized stocks on the horizon (via @fintechfrank) https://t.co/DdA2ur0h7e
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Blockfolio launches zero-fee crypto trading, with tokenized stocks on the horizon
Blockfolio is launching zero-fee crypto trading, a move that comes months after its acquisition by FTX.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** The Graph is exploring new blockchain integrations, including Bitcoin https://t.co/Jo0QO2bcLu
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The Graph to explore rolling out several new Layer 1 integrations, including one for Bitcoin
Crypto startup The Graph has announced it is exploring integrating additional Layer 1 blockchains including Bitcoin, a month after it launched on mainnet.
TheBlock__ Just tweeted ********************************************** Visa's Q1 earnings call revealed details about its crypto strategy (via @AislinnKeely) https://t.co/8hdQyYHcQV
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Visa's Q1 earnings call revealed details about its crypto strategy
In his prepared remarks, CEO Alfred Kelly said Visa is poised to make crypto payments safer and more widely used.