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Italy dedicates $46 million for blockchain research
Italy reserved more than $46 million for companies who want to launch subsidiaries for blockchain research.
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Bitstamp backtracks on ‘inactivity fee’ charges
Bitstamp CEO said the community reaction to the inactivity fees charges forced a rethink of the decision.
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BlockFi confirms it holds 50% of client funds in short-term positions with 10% in collateral
The crypto lending firm confirmed it holds similar collateral levels to fractional reserve banking while showcasing its ability to deliver for clients with 100% access to funds
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FTX willing to use $2B in cash to bail out crypto industry, stop contagion
FTX is looking to invest to stop the "spread of contagion" across the ecosystem with up to $2B in cash ready to be deployed.
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Almost a quarter of US investors used loans to buy crypto
A recent survey from DebtHammer showed that a significant portion of retail investors in the U.S. have been borrowing money and defaulting on their bills in order to buy cryptocurrencies.
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Alameda Ventures surrendered 4.5M shares in Voyager a week before it suspended trading
Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda Ventures surrendered 4.5M shares in Voyager just days after purchasing 14.9M shares and a week before Voyager suspended trading.
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Deribit is part of creditors that made 3AC liquidation calls
According to the court filings, Deribit claimed, "the company is or is likely to become unable to pay its debts as they fall due, and therefore insolvent."
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Top 10 VC firms have ownership in 38% of all unicorns
Venture capital firms that have ownership in a large number of unicorns are pouring money into two sectors — internet services and fintech.
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Voyager Digital suspends trading, deposits, withdrawals – stock drops 38%
Voyager has suspended trading, deposits, withdrawals, and rewards effective 2PM EDT June 30. It s share price fell 38% on the news.
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FTX gives BlockFi $400M credit facility; has option to buy company for up to $240 million
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