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Congress Is Now Holding Two Crypto Hearings This Wednesday

Congress is set to hold not one but two separate hearings related to cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/congress-is-now-holding-two-crypto-hearings-this-wednesday/

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The Kodak KashMiner's Flashy Debut Ends In Failure

The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/the-kodak-kashminers-flashy-debut-ends-in-failure/

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Bitcoin's Road Back to $7K (And the Chart Hurdles In the Way)

Bitcoin is inching its way closer to the $7000 dollar range, but there are key technical hurdles in its way to greener pastures.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoins-road-back-to-7k-and-the-chart-hurdles-in-the-way/

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Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder's Extradition to France

In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/court-approves-alleged-bitcoin-money-launders-extradition-to-france/

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Peter Thiel, Bitmain Co-Founder Invest in EOS Developer Block.one

In a fresh round of funding, Block.one has added to its line-up of major investors PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and bitcoin mining giant Bitmain.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/peter-thiel-bitmain-co-founder-invest-in-eos-developer-block-one/

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Hong Kong's Blockchain Trade Finance Platform to Go Live By September

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/hong-kongs-blockchain-trade-finance-platform-to-go-live-by-september/

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A Crypto Exchange Is Buying Back $24 Million-Worth of Its Own Tokens

Crypto exchange FCoin is to buy back 100 million of its own tokens to provide capital for a new fund of funds.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/a-crypto-exchange-is-buying-back-24-million-worth-of-its-own-tokens/

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Report: World's Biggest Asset Manager BlackRock Exploring Bitcoin

Global investment management company BlackRock may be mulling a move into bitcoin futures, according to a report.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/report-worlds-biggest-asset-manager-blackrock-exploring-bitcoin/

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​​Market Mania Is Unavoidable, But Crypto Must Get Past It

There has to be broad-based value to society if blockchain technology and the market it supports are to survive and prosper, argues Michael J. Casey.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bmarket-mania-is-unavoidable-but-crypto-must-get-past-it/

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G20 Watchdog Releases Framework for 'Vigilant' Crypto Monitoring

The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/g20-watchdog-releases-framework-for-vigilant-monitoring-of-crypto-risks/

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Source: https://www.coindesk.com/