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Las Vegas Man Charged in CoinDeal $45M Crypto Fraud Case

A Las Vegas man has been hit with new charges as part of the CoinDeal crypto and metaverse alleged scam—and could face up to 100 years behind bars.
What Immutable's Chris Clay Learned in 23 Years of Game Development

Immutable VP & Gods Unchained Game Director Chris Clay tells Decrypt's Kate Irwin about what it's like to work in the game industry for decades and why he's not giving up on NFT games.
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Gary Vee Discusses VeeCon 2023's Broader Shift Beyond Web3

VeeCon is back in 2023, moving from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, and creator and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk joined Decrypt to discuss his aim to make it the "coolest business conference in the world." And that means expanding the focus beyond NFTs and Web3 to include AI and other tech innovations, along with broader business and pop culture content.
Meet the Dudes Using AI Chatbots to Get Real Dates

Can ChatGPT help you find your significant other? Some guys are definitely scoring.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says COVID Protests Led Him to Bitcoin

RFK Jr. is deep down the Bitcoin rabbit hole—and it was the vaccine-mandate protests in Canada that got him started down the path.
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Apple Bans Employees From Using ChatGPT Over AI Privacy Fears: WSJ

Tech giant Apple reportedly restricted internal use of the AI chatbot over data leak concerns, joining Samsung and other corporate giants.
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DeFi Heavyweight Lido Finance Mulls LDO Staking, Token Buyback

Liquid staking protocol Lido Finance is looking to add a bit more utility to what is just a simple voting token. Here's how LDO could change.
Meme Tokens and NFTs Took Over Bitcoin—Now It's Happening on Dogecoin and Litecoin

Ordinals hype has spread from Bitcoin to both Dogecoin and Litecoin, driving network activity on all three chains to recent all-time peaks.
Gary Vee Discusses the Rise and Impact of AI

During VeeCon 2023, entrepreneur spoke with Decrypt's Andrew Hayward about the rise of AI tools, what excites him about the technology, and what kind of impact he thinks it will have on creators and business.
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Gary Vee Is Hyped About AI—And Expands VeeCon Beyond NFTs

With VeeCon 2023 underway, Gary Vaynerchuk joins Decrypt to discuss the rise of AI and his take on the volatile NFT market.
This Week in Coins: SEC and CBDC News Drives XRP Rally During Slow Week

For the third week running, the prices of most leading cryptocurrencies didn’t move much.
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Pudgy Penguins Smash Amazon Debut, Sells Over 20,000 Toys

The “Phygital” toy collection brings in half a million dollars in sales in two days.
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Presidential Candidate Kennedy Vows to Defend Bitcoin Against ‘Invasive Surveillance’

At Bitcoin 2023, Kennedy called Bitcoin a bulwark against government and corporate intrusion.
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This Week on Crypto Twitter: SEC Dragnet Drags On

The regulator's recent response to Coinbase indicates that it “is likely to continue changing its mind along the way.”
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Biden Slams Wealthy Crypto Traders as U.S. Budget Talks Resume

The U.S. President's remarks come as critical budget negotiations resume in Washington, D.C. today.
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No, MetaMask Will Not Withhold Your Crypto for Taxes

"Legal terminology can be complex," the company admitted but called the claim false and inaccurate.
What Is Inferno Drainer? New Phishing Scam Pilfering Crypto, NFTs

In just a few weeks, phishing scam Inferno Drainer has made off with nearly $6 million in various cryptocurrences and NFTs.
Gemini Says DCG Missed $630M Genesis Loan Payment

Crypto exchange Gemini earlier warned DCG was risking defaulting on its obligations if unable to pay the $630 million Genesis debt.
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Hotbit Shutters Crypto Exchange, Urges Users to Withdraw Funds

The team behind Hotbit said centralized exchanges were become “increasingly cumbersome,” adding that users should withdraw funds by June 21.
Malaysia’s Securities Commission Orders Crypto Exchange Huobi to Halt Operations

The Securities Commission in Malaysia today announced that it's shuttering Huobi's local operations due to compliance concerns.
Why the PBA Is Putting Bowling Awards On-Chain With Avalanche NFTs

The Professional Bowlers Association will deliver “digital awards” to some 300,000 league bowlers, with further expansion plans ahead.