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Crypto Twitter Took Center Stage During the First Day of Hodlonaut vs. Craig Wright

If name-calling and bullying is the standard, do words like “fraud” and “scammer” carry the same weight? Hodlonaut’s lawyers say no.

Attorneys discussed crypto Twitter in the opening day of Hodlonaut's case against Craig Wright. (Hodlonaut)

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Trial Between Hodlonaut and Craig Wright Kicks Off in Norway

Twitter influencer Hodlonaut and Australian computer scientist Craig Wright are going to trial in Norway to determine whether Hodlonaut’s tweets – in which he wrote that Wright’s claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto were false – are protected by freedom of speech.

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Earth Day 2022: Kevin O’Leary Discusses Crypto Mining and ESG

Kevin O’Leary discusses regulatory concerns regarding the environmental impact of crypto mining as the world observes Earth Day. O’Leary explains how projects like Bitzero in Norway are utilizing renewables like nuclear and hydro power. Plus, a conversation about the Canadian political landscape and the country’s crypto ecosystem.

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Finance

Norway Considers Backing Swedish Crypto Mining Ban Proposal, Hints Minister

Swedish regulators think crypto mining is impeding the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

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Finance

Arcane Crypto Orders First Batch of Mining Rigs

The Norwegian investment firm is entering crypto mining.

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Binance Removes Norwegian Krone Trading Pairs, Payment Options

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has discontinued trading pairs and payment options in Norwegian krone, effective immediately ending Norwegian language support. “The Hash” hosts discuss the outlook for Binance following its latest move that extends its efforts to ​more proactively tackle regulatory challenges amid intense scrutiny from global lawmakers.

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Finance

Binance Removes Norwegian Krone Trading Pairs, Payment Options

The announcement extends Binance’s updates and changes to its offering to tackle regulatory challenges.

Norway Oslo

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Norway’s FSA Says Legal Framework Needed in Crypto to Protect Consumers

The regulatory body stressed the cryptocurrency market remains largely unregulated and consumer protections are needed.

Norway Oslo

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Crypto Mining Firm Sells Norwegian Facility as Government Eliminates Power Subsidy

Hive Blockchain sold its mining facility in Norway after the government eliminated an electricity subsidy that provided tax relief for crypto miners. “The Hash” panel breaks down what this story indicates about the mining industry and its borderless approach to finding the most cost-effective mining locations.

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Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain Sells Norwegian Unit After Country Removes Power Subsidy

Hive said it would likely not be able to meet the development conditions for the project without tax relief on electricity.

Narvik, Norway