Japanese blockchain Astar proposes $38M token burn
The tokens were initially reserved for a parachain slot on Polkadot but have since fallen out of use.
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Major validator calls for ‘completely new chain’ to replace Terra
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Egg Producer’s Data Poached by Ransomware, Will They Shell Out Bitcoin?
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Czech Central Bank Prepares Fine For Calling Physical Bitcoins ‘Coins’
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