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A Tale of Two Crypto Camps – Op-Ed Bitcoin News

April 21, 2025
In a Nutshell Wall Street giants are embracing crypto’s founding principles of decentralization, transparency, and immutability while many newer participants focus on speculation. Institutions like Blackrock emphasize these ideals, contrasting with recent crypto entrants driven by skepticism and profit motives. This shift reflects broader societal disillusionment and differing perspectives…
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Solana ETFs Launch on Toronto Stock Exchange

April 18, 2025
In a Nutshell Canada introduces spot Solana ETFs by four investment managers on the TSX, following OSC approval. Solana joins Bitcoin and Ether as approved crypto assets for ETFs in Canada. Analyst Eric Balchunas questions potential retail interest based on U.S. futures-based Solana ETF performance compared to XRP. Canadian retail investors now have a third option on their spot crypto…
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Over $4 Billion Moved by Cryptocurrency Scams in Paraguay

April 18, 2025
Diosnel Alarcon, head of the cybercrime unit of the National Police of Paraguay, has indicated that over $4 billion was moved by cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes in 2023 and 2024. Alarcon stated that middlemen help these platforms thrive, as people investing don’t…
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Grocery Giant SPAR Dips Toe Into Crypto Payments

April 18, 2025
SPAR, one of the world’s largest grocery retailers with over 13,900 stores across 48 countries, is stepping into the future of payments. In an exciting development, SPAR Switzerland is now testing cryptocurrency payments, accepting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network at its…
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Bitcoin Slides Under $84K as Market Caution Deepens Across Crypto and Wall Street

April 16, 2025
In a Nutshell Bitcoin dropped 0.8% to $83,904 amid broader equities decline due to tariff concerns. The global crypto market cap fell by 1.07%, with Ethereum and cardano also slipping. Stock indices dipped slightly as Citigroup and Bank of America warned about economic uncertainties related to tariffs. Crypto derivatives saw liquidations worth $176.72 million, reflecting cautious market sentiment…
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China Jails 9 in $6M Crypto Scam Hitting Indians

April 16, 2025
China cracks down hard on cross-border crypto fraud, jailing fraudsters in a major blow to digital crime targeting Indians. China Drops Heavy Prison Terms Over Cross-Border Crypto Fraud on Indians A wide-reaching crypto scam targeting Indian nationals has led to harsh prison…
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Senate Democrats Propose Emissions Caps on Crypto Mining and AI Data Centers

April 14, 2025
Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards. Senate Bill Aims to Impose Fines on High-Emitting Crypto Mines and Data Centers The bill, formally titled…
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