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Alleged Reinstatement Guru Explains YouTube Crypto Bans

Adam Charles, communications manager for DeFi solution, Kava, detailed his reported efforts to get banned crypto YouTubers back online. YouTube has banned a number of crypto channels recently, often restoring them shortly after. Adam Charles, senior communications manager for DeFi solution, Kava, said he has been working to help these channels get back online.  Charles…
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The Stablecoins Movement — Toward Stability in Crypto Assets

Blockchain technology is becoming more and more common in the traditional finance market with stablecoins and CBDCs — could these bring stability for the crypto industry? Stablecoins have become widely popular in the digital currency industry because they don’t have the volatility associated with other cryptos like Bitcoin (BTC) for instance. Despite their popularity, the…
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NFL Star Russell Okung Backs Bitcoin Rewards Startup

Russell Okung, an NFL player for the Los Angeles Chargers, is backing the Bitcoin rewards app and debit card Fold. Okung Ventures, the venture startup founded by NFL star Russell Okung, is backing Bitcoin (BTC) loyalty outfit Fold to help crypto holders earn BTC as well as spend it. The Los Angeles Chargers player invested…
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Over $900K in Bitcoin Went to Child Sexual Abuse Material Providers in 2019, Says Chainalysis

Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis has published its latest analysis of the use of cryptocurrencies to purchase child sexual abuse material on the darknet. New York-based blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis has published its latest analysis of the use of cryptocurrencies to purchase child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the darknet. In a report shared with Cointelegraph…
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BitMEX Reportedly Continued to Lose Market Share to Binance Futures

BitMEX, the world’s third largest crypto exchange, has continued to lose its market share to Binance exchange after the Black Thursday crash. BitMEX, one of the world’s biggest crypto derivatives exchanges, is still struggling to recover from a major market sell-off that followed the Black Thursday crash in March. According to an April 21 report…
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Crypto Trading App Robinhood Reportedly Seeks $250M After March Outages

Robinhood reportedly saw record revenue growth amid the coronavirus pandemic, anonymous sources reveal. Popular stock and cryptocurrency trading app had a lot of problems in March, and is reportedly trying to make up for it with help from a new injection of cash. According to Bloomberg, Robinhood is in the process of raising $250 million…
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Sex Tech Announces First VR Event on Blockchain Security

The VR sex tech event will discuss the blockchain protections in place for those in the sex industry or just those utilizing sex technology. Panelists from sex technology industries will gather in virtual reality on April 23 to discuss the impact of safety in the sex industry when it comes to blockchain. The notice posted…
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Oxford Law Says World Needs Crypto Regulation to Prevent Financial Meltdown

Oxford law researchers argue that crypto market regulation is necessary to prevent systemic risk in times of crisis. The recent phenomenon of people moving their assets into crypto as a safe haven in responding to the financial crisis has drawn the attention of the academic world.  Per an Oxford University Law Faculty blog post from…
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People Spend More Crypto on Food and Clothing Than on Illegal Drugs

A survey of people familiar with crypto shows a stark contrast between public perception of crypto’s utility and what it is actually used for. A survey published by research firm Visual Objects has found food and clothing purchases to be the most common use cases for cryptocurrencies. The findings highlight a significant disparity between the…
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Congress and IRS Virus Relief Allow Loss Carrybacks, Tax Refund Claims

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS is updating some important guidelines and procedures to make them easier. Many investments these days seem volatile, but there are few asset classes that have been as volatile as crypto. If you have losses, you might have trouble claiming them, offsetting gains or reducing your income. In…
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