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blockchain
What is blockchain? The foundation of cryptocurrencies
Blockchain is an encrypted digital ledger that records transactions securely. It underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and can document financial transfers, goods or data.
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Regulation
Polish Olympic Committee President Detained in zondacrypto Investigation
Radosław Piesiewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, has been detained as part of an investigation connected to the crypto exchange zondacrypto.
Bartosz MalinowskiRead more
crypto
Brazilian election candidate declares €83 million in a cryptocurrency that does not exist
The asset accounts for nearly all of the €83.3 million in wealth declared to Brazil's electoral court, with no market price or contract to explain its existence.
Rodrigo TolottiRead more
crypto
Brazilian developers take a leading role in Bitcoin's open-source development
With AI now generating code that can mask gaps in understanding, non-profit Vinteum overhauled its evaluation process; its annual report shows former students landing roles worldwide.
Saori HonoratoRead more
Markets
Schnabel Backs Tokenisation to Bridge Europe's Fragmented Markets, But Warns Off Stablecoins
ECB's Isabel Schnabel says tokenisation technology could unite financial infrastructures split by national borders, while insisting stablecoins are no substitute for central bank money.
Tomás VasconcelosRead more
Technology
OpenSea Feeds Live On-Chain Data to Perplexity's AI Agents Across 25+ Blockchains
OpenSea has connected its live on-chain market data to Perplexity Computer, an AI agent platform, spanning more than 25 blockchains, as the NFT marketplace pushes further into becoming a multi-asset trading venue.
Federico MalagutiRead more
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MEXC to Shut Out Dutch Users as MiCA Squeeze Tightens; Bybit EU Moves In
MEXC is closing its platform to residents of the Netherlands after failing to secure a MiCA licence, while rival Bybit EU, which holds regulatory approval, positions itself to take on the exchange's displaced Dutch users.
Julien VasseurRead more