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Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February

Solana Accelerate is set to launch the Consensus Hong Kong event in February 2024. This initiative aims to foster innovation and collaboration within the Solana ecosystem, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and investors. The event will feature workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to promote the growth of decentralized applications on the Solana blockchain. Participants can expect insights from industry leaders and the chance to showcase their projects. The initiative underscores Solana's commitment to expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis

According to a report by Chainalysis, Iran's cryptocurrency economy is projected to reach $7.8 billion by 2025, driven largely by increased Bitcoin usage amid ongoing protests in the country. The report highlights that the political and economic instability has led many Iranians to turn to cryptocurrencies as

Tokenization firms reject Coinbase's crypto bill equities claims

Tokenization firms have pushed back against claims made by Coinbase regarding the classification of tokenized equities as securities under a proposed crypto bill. Coinbase argued that tokenized equities should be treated similarly to traditional stocks, which would subject them to strict regulatory oversight. In contrast, tokenization companies assert that their

Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties

Democratic lawmakers have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its recent approach to cryptocurrency regulation, particularly in light of allegations regarding Justin Sun's connections to China. They argue that the SEC's actions could hinder innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. crypto

BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'

BitMine anticipates generating $400 million in income from its ether holdings, highlighting a significant investment in the cryptocurrency. Additionally, the company has placed a bet on popular YouTuber MrBeast, believing this could potentially yield a tenfold return. This strategic move reflects BitMine's confidence in both the cryptocurrency market

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Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis

Tokenization firms reject Coinbase's crypto bill equities claims

Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties

BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'