Picacoin executives charged with fraud

On Monday, two executives of Picacoin, a cryptocurrency that promised to allow investors to co-own expensive artworks, were charged with fraud.

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Ripple to host hackathon for XRP ledger developers

Ripple, the blockchain technology company, is hosting an online hackathon for developers to build innovative projects on its XRP Ledger platform.

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Hal Finney made his last forum post 10 years ago

On August 9, 2012, Hal Finney made his last post on the Bitcoin forum before logging off for good.

He was a computer programmer who helped develop Bitcoin and was the first person to receive 10 Bitcoins from its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

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IQWiki launches crypto search engine powered by AI

IQWiki, a blockchain encyclopedia, has launched a new search engine powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The search engine, called IQ GPT, uses OpenAI's GPT-4 model to help cryptocurrency users search for information from a variety of sources.

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Klaytn GCs now possible without money

Klaytn is a semi-centralized blockchain that requires projects to stake 5 million KLAY to become a validator or GC. This can be a significant financial barrier for many projects.

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Klaytn GCs now possible without money

Klaytn is a semi-centralized blockchain that requires projects to stake 5 million KLAY to become a validator or GC. This can be a significant financial barrier for many projects.

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Bitcoin remittance: Cheaper, faster, secure way

Bitcoin is a digital currency that can be used to send money anywhere in the world quickly and cheaply. It is a more affordable and efficient alternative to traditional bank transfers, often expensive and slow.

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Sam Altman's fascinating ideas

Today, let's dive into the incredible world of Sam Altman, a thinker who's all about dreaming big and making things happen.

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PayPal launches new cryptocurrency hub

The popular online payments platform has launched a new cryptocurrency hub allowing users to buy, sell, and use cryptocurrencies within their accounts.

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Nexon Universe debuts as blockchain unit

Nexon Korea merges its blockchain units into Nexon Universe. The move is part of Nexon's plan to accelerate the growth of its blockchain business. Nexon Korea COO Kang Dae-hyun, a vocal advocate for blockchain technology, will lead Nexon Universe.

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'Bitcoin investment still makes sense'

The uncertainty in the global economy has made it difficult for investors to know where to put their money. However, a new report from Coinbase argues that the rationale for investing in Bitcoin remains strong.

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SK, Open AI to host AI hackathon in Seoul

The "Prompter Day Seoul 2023" hackathon will challenge participants to develop services that use generative AI technologies to benefit humanity.

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Trump warns of dollar's decline

Former President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. dollar is losing dominance as the BRICS countries increasingly use their own currencies for trade.

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SK Telecom and Polygon Labs partner

SK Telecom, a South Korean telecommunications company, and Polygon Labs, a blockchain company, have partnered to expand the Web 3.0 ecosystem.

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Satoshi bought Bitcoin.org website 15 years ago

Fifteen years ago on August 18, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto anonymously purchased the bitcoin.org website address.

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Dunamu partners with Arboretum and Environment Foundation

Dunamu, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with the Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Center and the Environment Foundation to preserve biodiversity.

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What will Powell say this week?

All eyes will be on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on August 25, when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak about monetary policy at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

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'Don't sell XRP now'

A popular financial book author urges investors to hold on to XRP, saying that selling the cryptocurrency now is like selling Apple or Microsoft stock in their early days.

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Cryptocurrency: new frontier for young entrepreneurs?

In the past, many successful tech entrepreneurs were in their 20s, like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. But lately, there seem to be fewer young people making a big impact in the business world.

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US Treasury yields hit 16-year high

The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond hit its highest level in 16 years on Monday, raising concerns that interest rates could stay high for a while.

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Bitcoin investors dump $2.5 bil. in futures contracts

Bitcoin fell below $25,000 last week, its lowest since December 2022. The sell-off was accompanied by a massive liquidation of futures contracts, with over $2.5 billion in contracts being closed out.

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