Bitfarms adopts shareholder rights plan as Riot attempts takeover
The plan, which passed after Bitfarms’ shareholder meeting, will complicate Riot’s effort but not necessarily stop it from succeeding.
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To navigate well in a digital world, we must be able to easily and securely establish our digital identity. Traditionally, a username, password and some trivial arcana like our first pet’s name have been key pieces of information held by institutions to establish our digital identity. Unfortunately, this system has come at a high cost.Trusting…

Chinese City of Guangzhou Issues Business License Using Blockchain and AI
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Crypto market cap reclaims $1T, and derivatives point to further upside
The total crypto market capitalization increased by 26% in seven days, reaching $1.16 trillion on March 17. Bitcoin (BTC) was the biggest winner among the top 20 coins, up 31.5%, though some altcoins gained 50% or more during that period.Total crypto market cap in USD, 12-hour. Source: TradingViewThe surge in cryptocurrency prices occurred as the…

$8.6B IT firm Globant revealed as Bitcoin’s latest institutional buyer
The technology solutions firm revealed it purchased $500,000 worth of BTC during the first quarter of 2021. 10525 Total views 3 Total shares Filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveal that major IT conglomerate Globant has become the latest big firm to invest in Bitcoin.The firm declared its crypto asset purchases for the…

US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’
Despite approaching the issue from vastly different angles, the two sides were able to agree on a few basics as the bill passed out of committee. 219 Total views 2 Total shares Debate in the United States House Financial Services Committee during the markup of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act on Sept. 20 occasionally wandered

Universal Music and Google in talks over deal to combat AI deep fakes: Report
Universal Music and Google are reportedly in negotiations over a tool that would allow for the creation of AI tracks using artists’ likenesses in a legal way. Universal Music Group — one of the world’s leading music companies — and Google are in negotiations to license melodies and vocal tracks of artists to be used…

Bitcoiners should be wary of final dip 'before another leg up' — Analyst
Analysts warn that Bitcoin price might not be going "to the moon" all in one go.

Crypto super PAC network to back GOP House candidates in Florida
The two Republican candidates, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis have been outspoken supporters of crypto innovation. A Super PAC network funded by the crypto industry is poised to back two Republican candidates for the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s April 1 special elections, according to a March 21 report by Politico. The network