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Anshun covered bridges in Chengdu, Sichuan. (Zain Lee/Unsplash)
Policy
China
China to Release National Blockchain Standard Next Year, Says Official: Report
While cracking down on on the cryptocurrency industry, Beijing is pouring resources into blockchain for governmental and enterprise use.
Anshun covered bridges in Chengdu, Sichuan. (Zain Lee/Unsplash)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Oct 28, 2021 at 6:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2021
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Steam platform by Valve. (Shutterstock)
Finance
Blockchain
Blockchain Game Companies Pen Open Letter to Valve: ‘Don’t Ban Web3 Games’
The developer booted the games from its Steam platform last month.
Steam platform by Valve. (Shutterstock)
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 27, 2021 at 6:53 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2021
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Markets
Pyramid scheme
The FTC Doesn’t See the Difference Between Crypto and LuLaRoe
A warning that lumped crypto exchanges with MLMs is misguided. But it’s also an important window into regulators’ mindsets.
LULA RICH
By David Z. Morris
Oct 27, 2021 at 5:37 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2021
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Podcasts
Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 25, 2021
With crypto markets rebounding after a weekend breather and a look at centralization in the NFT market, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Oct 25, 2021 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2021
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Textile factory. (Lalit Kumar/Unsplash)
Policy
Blockchain
How to Expand Blockchain Beyond Fintech and Into Factories
Can a blockchain decrease turnover and absenteeism while improving productivity in factories? Yes, preliminary research from New America suggests.
Textile factory. (Lalit Kumar/Unsplash)
By Allison Price
Oct 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 24, 2021
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Policy
Australia
Australian Senate Committee Calls for New Rules for Crypto
The committee wants regulations that will make the country more competitive in the crypto industry with other jurisdictions.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 21, 2021 at 1:29 a.m. UTC
Oct 21, 2021
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Banque de France in Paris, France. (Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Markets
France
France Trials CBDC, Blockchain for Government Bond Deals
The experiment is one of the EU’s largest to date, with nearly 500 transactions executed during trial.
Banque de France in Paris, France. (Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 19, 2021 at 5:26 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2021
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Jacksonville, Fla., where BMAC is based. (Lance Asper on Unsplash)
Finance
Acquisitions
Blockchain ‘Blank Check’ SPAC Announces $100M IPO to Fund Acquisitions
The company priced 10 million units at $10 each.
Jacksonville, Fla., where BMAC is based. (Lance Asper on Unsplash)
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 19, 2021 at 1:41 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2021
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Podcasts
Podcast
Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 14, 2021
With crypto markets rallying and a look at one of the best educational paths into the blockchain industry, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Oct 14, 2021 at 2:17 p.m. UTC
Oct 14, 2021
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Bitcoin's daily chart showing an impending bull cross (TradingView)
Markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Eyes $60K as Active Entities Surge, Price Chart Shows Impending Bull Cross
An increase in network adoption along with a price increase is believed to confirm an uptrend.
Bitcoin's daily chart showing an impending bull cross (TradingView)
By Omkar Godbole
Oct 12, 2021 at 9:36 a.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2021
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