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16.02 / 18:07
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Cointelegraph 2023 Top 100 profiles 31–40 are here right now
Since Feb. 8, Cointelegraph has been publishing its annual Top 100 list of the most notable crypto players for 2023 in batches of 10. The list compiles the most daring heroes and dastardly villains of 2022 who are expected to continue impacting the crypto space in 2023, and it has so far included names such as Keith Grossman, MoonPay’s president of enterprise, at No. 89; hacking cohort Lazarus Group as a villain at No. 79; and Adam Back, Blockstream’s co-founder and CEO, at No. 72 — among others.
16.02 / 18:07
Blockchain
Adoption
Health
Artificial intelligence, robots and blockchain deliver next-generation healthcare, today
Pharmacy visitors expect quick service - to have their prescription filled quickly, or over-the-counter remedy purchased in just a few minutes. In this rapid interaction, little thought goes to the journey of that medicine from a microscope slide to mass production.
16.02 / 17:09
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Machine Learning
robotics
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Future
10 emerging technologies in computer science that will shape the future
Technology is a powerful force that has significantly influenced the future. It has enriched our lives in innumerable ways, from boosting productivity and efficiency to bridging geographical distances. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics and 5G networks are reshaping industries, opening up new applications, and altering our way of life.
16.02 / 16:30
Blockchain
Adoption
Dubai
Groceries to luxury cars: The state of crypto adoption in Dubai
The city of Dubai has been very welcoming to the crypto space, providing the much-needed regulatory clarity to help the industry thrive. While this attracts native Web3 and crypto businesses to the emirate, even non-crypto businesses started integrating technologies like crypto, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and even the metaverse into their operations.
16.02 / 16:27
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Web3 communication app goes after Twitter with $12.5M seed funding
Developers of one of the earliest Android-based mobile browsers are working to bring online communication to the next level by introducing it to Web3.
16.02 / 13:47
Adoption
NFT
Web3
Metaverse
Investment
Abu Dhabi Goes All-In on Crypto With $2 Billion Investment Program for Web3 and Blockchain Startups
Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem has launched a new initiative with over $2 billion of capital committed to funding Web3 startups, blockchain technologies, and metaverse apps in the United Arab Emirates capital.
16.02 / 13:01
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regulation
Europe
privacy
European Union
European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs
The European Union is famous for its ambivalent relationship with privacy — on the one hand, it was the first place in the world to apply strict data protection regulations. On the other, its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project lacks the anonymity standards of private cryptocurrencies.
16.02 / 10:21
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Blockchain
Law
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lawmakers
Wyoming lawmakers pass bill to prevent forced disclosure of private keys
Wyoming lawmakers have passed a bill that will prohibit courts in the state from forcing someone to disclose their digital asset private keys, with one minor exception.
16.02 / 10:21
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Adoption
exchanges
Binance banking problems highlight a divide between crypto firms and banks
Binance, the world's leading crypto exchange by trading volume, will temporarily suspend bank transfers in U.S. dollars. The exchange stated in a tweet on Feb. 6 that no other trading methods would be affected. The announcement came with no explanation. However, exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao noted in a tweet that only 0.01% of the exchange’s total users will be affected by the suspension while assuring that they are looking to resolve the issue soon.
16.02 / 06:05
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regulation
SEC
us government
SEC proposes tougher rules as part of its crypto custody crackdown
A five-member panel of the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted 4-1 in favor of a proposal that may make it more difficult for cryptocurrency firms to serve as digital asset custodians in the future.
15.02 / 17:07
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Blockchain
Technology
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defi
Investments
Angel investors vs. venture capitalists
Angel investors and venture capitalists are two types of private investors who provide funding for early-stage and growth-stage companies. However, there are some key differences between them that we will cover in this article.
15.02 / 16:25
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Education is key to financial freedom, says Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts
Can Bitcoin help Black Americans build wealth in a country that has historically and intentionally prevented them from doing so? The Agenda podcast recently sat down with Najah Roberts, a Bitcoin educator and entrepreneur, to explore the question.
15.02 / 15:43
Government
Adoption
Bitcoin
open
El Salvador to open a ‘Bitcoin Embassy’ in the United States
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), is connecting more countries as the government of El Salvador is opening a “Bitcoin Embassy” in the United States.
15.02 / 14:51
Blockchain
Adoption
Binance
Bitcoin
83% confess attraction to crypto fanatics on Valentine's Day survey
Showing an interest in cryptocurrencies might just be the key to attracting a romantic partner, according to a Valentine’s Day survey conducted by Binance.
15.02 / 13:53
Adoption
IMF
Bitcoin
IMF wants El Salvador to reconsider Bitcoin exposure: Community reaction
After a visit to El Salvador, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested that the country reconsider its plans to increase exposure to Bitcoin (BTC). The community responded to the IMF’s suggestion with various messages calling out to the organization.
14.02 / 17:45
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CEO
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Cointelegraph
Profiles
Cointelegraph’s Top 100 reaches halfway point, with profiles 51–60 revealed
The latest installment of Cointelegraph’s Top 100 is live, with positions 51–60 now revealed to the public. Each year, Cointelegraph crafts a list of the top 100 figures in the crypto industry, with its staff casting votes on which to include. Each member of the Top 100 gets their own profile explaining why they were included. The first 10 entries, profiles 90–100, were unveiled on Feb. 8. An additional 10 profiles have been released each weekday since, leading up to the forthcoming unveiling of the top spot.
14.02 / 17:07
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Blockchain
Technology
Adoption
NFT
privacy
security
The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control
The metaverse, a virtual environment that simulates reality, offers complex moral dilemmas regarding privacy, ownership and control. These consist of:
14.02 / 10:07
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Blockchain
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SEC
us government
Wall Street
Pensions
SEC to target crypto firms operating as 'qualified custodians' — Report
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly planning to propose new rule changes this week that could impact what services crypto firms can offer their clients.
14.02 / 08:49
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OFAC
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OFAC-compliant blocks on Ethereum hit three-month low of 47%
The percentage of Ethereum blocks complying with orders set by the United States Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has now fallen to 47% — the lowest level since Oct. 11.
14.02 / 05:25
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NFT
Mining
wallet
fees
transactions
Bitcoin
Bitcoin hits record 44M non-zero addresses, thanks to Ordinals: Glassnode
The launch of Bitcoin nonfungible tokens (NFTs) — known as Ordinals — has tipped the number of non-zero Bitcoin addresses to a new all-time high of 44 million, according to crypto analytics platform Glassnode.
14.02 / 00:25
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Blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin
9 crypto gifts for your Valentine’s Day date
For readers looking for unique, meaningful gifts for their valentine this Valentine’s Day, consider giving a cryptocurrency-related gift. Here are nine options:
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