Crypto

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Opinion

Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto

While the financial industry’s eyes are on crypto, blockchains are already making major changes.

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Policy

Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report

Police reportedly closed the exchanges and arrested their staff after Afghanistan's central bank stated that digital currency trading should be stopped, citing problems and scams.

Police forces in the Herat province of Afghanistan have reportedly shut down 16 crypto exchanges and arrested staff. (Johannes Krey/EyeEm/Getty Images)

Finance

Siam Commercial Bank Scraps $500M Purchase of Stake in Thailand’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Thailand’s oldest bank said Bitkub Online needs to resolve various issues at the request of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission.

Siam Commercial Bank dropped its plan to acquire Bitkub. (Weerasak Saeku/GettyImages)

Tech

Tron Consumes 99.9% Less Power Than Bitcoin and Ethereum, Crypto Researcher Says

The network consumed power equivalent to 15 U.S. households in a year, the report said.

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Finance

YouTuber vs. YouTuber: BitBoy Crypto Sues Atozy for Defamation

Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto on YouTube, says he sustained damages in excess of $75,000.

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Policy

RBI Governor Says Central Bank's Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto: Report

The central bank has maintained banning cryptocurrency is the most suitable choice for India.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)

Finance

Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Can Shift Power Away From Big Internet Companies: Report

Months after it established a $4.5 billion crypto fund, the venture capital firm also said it sees the crypto market slump as an investment opportunity.

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