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Algorand and ClimateTrade are working on a sustainability oracle that would drive down carbon emissions. Smart contract platform Algorand plans to achieve a carbon-negative network by implementing a “sustainability oracle” in partnership with ClimateTrade, in a move that could make blockchain adoption more environmentally friendly. The partnership, which was announced Thursday, enables Algorand to notarize its…Read More

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the judge in the SEC v. Ripple case to block Ripple and its executives from accessing various internal records it claims are unrelated to determining whether XRP is a security. The SEC says that the “defendants do not actually seek relevant evidence, but rather seek to…Read More

According to Darin Feinstein, the Chinese government isn’t helping to protect the private property of its crypto miners. Crypto mining company Blockcap, which recently announced it would be setting up new offices in Austin, said Texas could become an alluring region for the industry.In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Blockcap founder and executive chair Darin…Read More

Huobi Group is targeting institutional investors with its new crypto-focused private equity offerings. Huobi Technology Holdings — a part of the Huobi Group, which includes leading Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global — has launched four digital currency funds targeting $100 million in assets by September, setting the stage for wider institutional adoption. The company said it…Read More

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a crypto-related bill introduced by pro-bitcoin Congressman Patrick McHenry. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a working group focused on digital assets. Bill to ‘Ensure Collaboration Between Regulators and Private Sector’ on Cryptocurrency The U.S. House of…Read More

Another city in the United States is looking to add Bitcoin payments and mining activities to the city’s balance sheet. Jackson, Tennessee is the latest city in the United States moving to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) payments and mining, following recent crypto developments in Florida.Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced Wednesday that the city is actively exploring…Read More

Altcoins begin to deliver gains on Thursday, while Bitcoin stays down, bringing its market cap dominance below 50%. Ether (ETH), the largest altcoin by market capitalization, hit new all-time highs on April 22 despite a bearish phase sweeping through Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.ETH/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewEther’s price claims new recordCointelegraph Markets…Read More

On April 21, the bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Canaan announced the firm will be supplying 11,760 next-generation A1246 ASIC Avalonminers to a company called Mawson Infrastructure Group. The announcement notes that the mining units will be dispersed among Mawson’s bitcoin mining operations, and will add over an exahash of hashrate to Mawson’s mining facilities. Canaan…Read More

Wallex Trust & Custody, a fintech company based in the USA and Europe that offers trust and custody services among its clients across borders notably in Europe, Asia, and Africa, has announced it has received a banking Crypto and Insurance license issued by the Comoros International Banking Authority (CIBA). This official recognition as a bank…Read More

A major American DJ-related online music store has joined the crypto adoption frenzy by accepting bitcoin payments. Beatport is the latest firm that adopts a crypto payment gateway after signed a partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com. Bitcoin Payment Gateway Will Be Launched in June Per Music Week, the digital music retailer will make the adoption…Read More