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‘Liquidity’ has most affected Bitcoin’s price in the last year, according to trader Brian Krogsgard

Cointelegraph’s Crypto Trading Secrets podcast has published Episode 6, covering an array of content that should pique the interest of cryptocurrency traders. This episode’s guest is Brian Krogsgard, also known as Ledgerstatus on Twitter. Krogsgard is a trader and one of the co-founders of Flip.xyz, a nonfungible token (NFT) platform. He is also a podcaster…
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Top 5 universities to study blockchain in the UK

Universities in the United Kingdom have started offering cutting-edge research programs, courses and practical experience in various aspects of blockchain technology, including cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, privacy, security and scalability. Students who graduate from these programs will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the field of blockchain technology and drive…
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BTC price needs to close February above 50-month trend line — analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) faced a showdown with a key trend line on Feb. 28 as the monthly close finally arrived. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Bitcoin “doesn’t feel bullish” into February close Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD circling an area around $23,500 at the Wall Street open. With United States…
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Bank of England has no tech skills to issue CBDC yet: Deputy governor

The United Kingdom is not ready to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) just yet as the Bank of England (BoE) doesn’t have enough expertise at the moment, according to a deputy governor. There is more than a 50% chance that the central bank of the United Kingdom would issue a CBDC, but the…
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War had no impact on Ukraine’s regulatory approach to crypto, Kyiv lawmaker says

A year after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine continues working on cryptocurrency legislation, but the war has not changed its regulatory stance, according to a Kyiv official. Ukraine has continued to follow in the footsteps of the European Union in regard to adopting digital asset laws, Ukraine’s securities commissioner Yurii Boiko told Cointelegraph in an interview. Boiko…
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Wrapped Bitcoin supply drops to negative after 11,500 wBTC burn linked to Celsius

The supply of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) dropped to its lowest since May 2021 after the second-largest single-day burn on Feb. 27.  A total of 11,500 WBTC worth about $260 million linked to now-bankrupt crypto lender Celsius was burned, turning its growth rate to negative. The current total supply of the wrapped token is 164,396 WBTC,…
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Crypto industry lobbying expenses rose by 120% in 2022 in the US

Crypto industry has been raising its lobbying efforts amid the crypto winter that began last year. In 2022, the market participants spent $25.57 million on lobbying in the United States.  This number appears in a study, published by the Money Mongers on Feb. 23. The count is based on data from OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan nonprofit,…
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Bitcoin exchanges now own 16% less BTC than the oldest hodlers

Bitcoin (BTC) exchanges have less BTC to buy than at any time since early 2018, the latest data shows. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode confirms that as of February 2023, exchange reserves are at five-year lows. “Wild stat” shows Bitcoin supply maturation The latest statistics to reflect the determination of Bitcoin hodlers, major exchanges’ BTC balances…
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Emirate to launch free zone for digital and virtual asset firms

Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, is set to launch a free zone for digital and virtual asset companies as the country’s approach to the industry continues to attract global crypto players. The RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) will be a “purpose-built, innovation-enabling free zone for non-regulated…
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Bitcoin Depot converts BTC ATMs to software to reduce operating costs

Crypto ATM installations have seen a steady decline across the world over the past several months. While some ATMs have been taken out of operation due to geopolitical tensions and revenue decline, some providers like Bitcoin Depot have started converting their physical Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs to software.  Bitcoin Depot recently converted all of its 7,000…
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