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Fortune Crypto 40 selects Ethereum as top protocol, Bitcoin ranks second

Ethereum earned primary focus in the new benchmark that lists the top 40 crypto businesses across eight categories.

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Mystery DOGE whale purchases RenQ Finance

The anonymous trader had made over $1.6 million in 2021 by purchasing DOGE just before Elon Musk changed his profile picture to DOGE logo.

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Adidas ramps up NFT strategy amid a bearish trend

Adidas continues to explore NFTs with the release of the third and final phase of their Into the Metaverse project.

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Korea-based exchange GDAC suspends withdrawals, deposits after $13M hack

GDAC said it was unsure when its services would be resumed as investigations are underway, according to its statement.

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Bank of England’s digital pound won’t replace cash

The proposed CBDC system will operate alongside traditional cash. However, concerns on freedom and financial privacy persist.

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Attorney Jeremy Hogan highlights why XRP is not a security

A top US lawyer Jeremy Hogan recently shared his opinion on the SEC vs. Ripple Case.

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CryptoSlate wMarket Update: Bitcoin, Ether lead top 10 assets gain as Shappella upgrade nears

The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.

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Crypto stakeholders criticize New York Times for ‘hit piece’ on Bitcoin mining

New York Times identified 34 Bitcoin mining facilities in the US and estimated they use more than 3,900 megawatts of electricity combined.

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Report shows FTX saved crypto wallet credentials on AWS

FTX's storing of private keys for its crypto wallets on AWS has brought attention to the potential risks of disorganized storage of billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency assets.

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Zhu Su’s OPNX exchange rolls with wisecracks on its low daily trading volume

OPNX said it is exploring a more transparent market making model, adding its bankruptcy claims trading is not yet live.

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