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⁠The digital euro: Something Europe can’t afford to get wrong To become a global digital leader, Europe needs a diverse and competitive digital ecosystem.

⁠Are cryptocurrency ransom payments tax deductible? Any ransom payments made in cryptocurrency are taxed as property rather than currency, so be aware of the U.S. tax implications.

⁠Cryptocurrency and the rise of the user-generated brand When looking at cryptocurrencies from a marketing perspective, they present a significant paradigm shift in branding.

⁠To change the art industry, NFTs must be more secure A more secure nonfungible token infrastructure holds the key to disrupting the current art world.

⁠London fork enters testnet on Ethereum as difficulty bomb sees delay As Ethereum’s London upgrade launches on the Ropsten testnet, mainnet anticipation for stakers and miners increases.

⁠DeFi proved resilient during the March 2020 and May 2021 market crises While centralized protocols struggled with the two major market crises of March 2020 and May 2021, DeFi remained resilient.

⁠Is Bitcoin in danger of losing $30K with Grayscale's big GBTC unlocking in two weeks? Bitcoin prices remain under pressure in the $30,000-$40,000 zone as traders brace for the 16,000 BTC worth of GBTC shares unlocking i…

⁠Bitcoin mining difficulty just fell by a record 28% — But will this help BTC price recover? The ratio of Bitcoin price to hash rate presents bulls with a long wait, as hash rate is still migrating.

⁠Trustless bridges may be the key to blockchain interoperability The arrival of interoperable solutions will be an opportunity for a positive shift in the public’s perception of blockchain.

⁠Altcoin Roundup: Smart investors don’t just buy dips, they dollar-cost average The crypto market may be down from its all-time highs, but dollar-cost averaging is still the best way to build long-term profits.

⁠Fed chair met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and former House speaker in May Armstrong said he had spoken about China’s central bank digital currency with lawmakers and heads of federal agencies, believing it to be "…

⁠Cambridge and IEA data shows bitcoin carbon intensity peaked last year Worst case projections seem to suggest that bitcoin emissions will be down by more than two-thirds in five years.

⁠Axie Infinity (AXS) and Waves make gains as Bitcoin flatlines below $34K Axie Infinity and Waves shake off confusion in the market to climb higher while Bitcoin continues to struggle below $34,000.

⁠Utility-focused NFTs: the future of blockchain art? To stand out in a saturated market, NFT startups should focus on real use cases, according to COO at NFTY Labs, Titan Inc.

⁠Greenidge plans to expand mining operations to South Carolina According to the crypto mining firm, the South Carolina facility has been capable of drawing 80 megawatts of power, two thirds of which is produced from zero…

​​Blockchain application platform announces testnet migration This blockchain application platform is performing a testnet migration on July 1, allowing upgrades to be put through their paces in a public setting. #Sponso…

⁠Bitcoin spring? Wyckoff 'groundhog' indicates crypto winter may last another 6 weeks Analysts warns that the Wyckoff Spring phase may still be in the future as mounting pressures could lead to another low in Bitcoin.

⁠Stablecoins under scrutiny: USDT stands by ‘commercial paper’ tether Are stablecoins actually stable? Tether’s basket of reserve assets raises eyebrows as a new round of debate regarding backing begins.

⁠Proposed bill in Iran could ban all foreign-mined cryptocurrencies Lawmakers seem to be attempting to establish a legal framework behind a Central Bank of Iran decision for people to only use crypto from state-licensed…

⁠Bitcoin's key momentum metric hints at bullish divergence as BTC clings to $33K The RSI is seeing higher lows after rebounding from its oversold areas as Bitcoin price is forming lower lows.

⁠What is really behind El Salvador’s ‘Bitcoin Law’? Experts answer Experts who spoke to Cointelegraph expressed their views on El Salvador’s decision to adopt Bitcoin as a second native currency, on par with the U.S. dol…

⁠44% of investors expect Bitcoin to drop below $30K in 2021: CNBC survey CNBC surveyed a set of equity strategists and portfolio managers to understand investor sentiment on Bitcoin price.

⁠NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers to wear crypto logo for next five years The Trail Blazers will reportedly feature the StormX logo on team jerseys for the next five years, beginning with the 2021-22 season.

⁠Bitcoin.org blocks access to Bitcoin software download in the UK Apart from removing the white paper, Cøbra has removed access to Bitcoin software for site visitors from the United Kingdom.

⁠Crypto ownership has nothing to do with distrust in fiat: BIS study Cryptocurrency owners are “generally more educated than the average,” according to a new study by the Bank for International Settlements.

⁠Xapo co-founder gets regulators' green light for new crypto startup Licechtenstein's Financial Market Authority has approved a new startup called Lirium, which was founded by a Xapo co-founder and aims to streamline the…

⁠$200M hedge fund pauses crypto arbitrage trading amid market downturn The hedge fund co-founder says it is keeping its investment powder dry for when the crypto market resumes its parabolic advance.

⁠Bithumb to ban employees from trading crypto on its platform After introducing staff-related trading restrictions a while ago, Bithumb will soon completely ban its employees from using its platform to trade crypto.

⁠Huobi imposes 24 hr crypto withdrawal delay to dampen speculation The exchange's decision aligns squarely with Beijing's ongoing and multi-pronged crackdown on the country's cryptocurrency investors in its attempt to pr…

⁠Dutch Football Team AZ Alkmaar to hold Bitcoin and pay players in BTC AZ Alkmaar is set to become the first professional football club in the Netherlands to pay player salaries in Bitcoin.