BitcoinBeginnerNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is intensifying his push to make the city a global hub for cryptocurrency. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Adams announced plans to introduce a municipal bond backed by Bitcoin, dubbed a “Bitbond.” This financial instrument aims to provide Bitcoin holders…
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BitcoinBeginnerNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the formation of a digital advisory council aimed at positioning the city as the “crypto capital of the globe.” Speaking at the inaugural New York City Crypto Summit on May 20, Adams emphasized that the initiative is not about following fleeting trends…
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BitcoinBeginnerA New York state senator has introduced legislation that would create a special task force to study the impact of cryptocurrencies on the state. The “New York State Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Study Act” aims to better understand the evolving landscape of digital currencies and their potential…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has taken significant action against a network of 40 fraudulent NFT marketplace websites that scammed an 85-year-old artist out of $135,000. The victim was lured into a sophisticated scheme where he was convinced to mint his artwork on a fake platform…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI has joined forces with Vox Media, a leading digital media company. This strategic partnership offers a two-pronged approach: enhancing OpenAI’s technology and creating innovative offerings for Vox Media’s audience. Vox Media, the powerhouse behind publications like The Verge, Vox, and New…
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GeneralBeginnerThe FBI has arrested the alleged owner of a major dark web marketplace in New York. This arrest underscores the FBI’s growing ability to trace cryptocurrency transactions, a tactic that has traditionally proven challenging for authorities due to the anonymity associated with some cryptocurrencies.…
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GeneralBeginnerDigital Currency Group (DCG), the venture capital firm behind Grayscale Investments and cryptocurrency lender Genesis, is fighting back against a hefty lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG). DCG and its CEO, Barry Silbert, have submitted motions to dismiss the $3 billion…
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