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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.
Openfort Raises $3 Million for 'Frictionless' Web3 Gaming Wallet

Openfort is building infrastructure for game developers and aims to reduce the number of times gamers have to engage with the blockchain.
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Tornado Cash Governance Attacker Offers DAO New Lifeline—And an Expensive Lesson

Tornado Cash's governance troubles may be coming to a conclusion, after the attacker proposed returning the ill-gotten TORN tokens.
Tokenized Securities on Ethereum, Polygon, Gnosis Hit $225M Market Cap

The only hurdle that could slow the tokenization of stocks and bonds on the blockchain is a lack of regulatory clarity, say experts.
Immutable's Chris Clay: Crypto Can Solve the 'Dreaded Rollback' in MMORPGs

Immutable VP and Gods Unchained Game Director Chris Clay tells Decrypt's Kate Irwin about how Immutable is actually immutable—and how that changes everything for both developers and players.