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A working paper by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s top economist explores the implications of chartering stablecoin banks — and why doing so may provide some regulatory benefits.

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MassMutual’s $100M BTC investment has the potential to open a massive new investment category, according to analysts.

Square Crypto is issuing another Bitcoin developer grant for research on Bitcoin design and user experience.

EY and Microsoft have announced plans to launch a blockchain-based financial record system for Microsoft XBox gaming partners and associated content creators.

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The Seattle-based firm plans to invest in 10–15 ventures in the blockchain space over the next 2–3 years.

Microsoft, Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced plans to use its blockchain platform to allow Microsoft’s Xbox gaming partners, artists, and content creators to track and manage their payments and royalty contracts.

Yearn continues to rapidly expand through acquisitions, leading some to call it the Amazon of DeFi. While a U.S. Treasury hack serves as a reminder of the amount of financial data in circulation.

Coinme-powered bitcoin ATMs have sold 650% more bitcoins this year than in 2019.

More than 163,000 ETH has been staked by customers of crypto exchange Kraken and its staking service for Ethereum 2.0, also known as Eth2.

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The Kentucky-based CC Metals & Alloys steel plant owned by Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky is mining bitcoin as other activities have stopped, according to a report.