#Coinbase job listing requires ‘counter-surveillance’ skills

#Coinbase job listing requires ‘counter-surveillance’ skills

“Coinbase job listing requires ‘counter-surveillance’ skills” Coinbase wants to hire James Bond — but only if he likes NFTs.  The American cryptocurrency exchange posted a bizarre opening for an “executive protection” job last week that reads more like a job listing for a MI6 operative than a security guard.  The role’s requirements include experience with…

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#Eric Adams down on bitcoin bets he invested paychecks in

#Eric Adams down on bitcoin bets he invested paychecks in

“Eric Adams down on bitcoin bets he invested paychecks in” Hizzoner has given himself a pay cut. Mayor Eric Adams could be down about $600 — or 3 percent – in his cryptocurrency portfolio, according to a Post analysis. The cryptocurrency-curious politician promised to put his first three paychecks — after taxes and other deductions…

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#Russians flood UAE crypto firms to liquidate ‘billions’ over fears about sanctions

#Russians flood UAE crypto firms to liquidate ‘billions’ over fears about sanctions

“Russians flood UAE crypto firms to liquidate ‘billions’ over fears about sanctions” Crypto firms in the United Arab Emirates are being deluged with requests to liquidate billions of dollars of virtual currency as Russians seek a safe haven for their fortunes, company executives and financial sources said. Some clients are using cryptocurrency to invest in real estate in…

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#Bitcoin surges 9.3% over demand from Russians and Ukrainians

#Bitcoin surges 9.3% over demand from Russians and Ukrainians

“#Bitcoin surges 9.3% over demand from Russians and Ukrainians” Bitcoin defied a stock market slump on Monday, surging 9.3% amid what analysts said was increased demand from Russian and Ukrainian buyers.  The world’s most popular digital currency was trading around $41,200 on Monday afternoon, while ethereum was up 7.3% at $2,800. The surge can be…

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#NFTs and cryptocurrency buy ‘entrée’ to glamour, and networking

#NFTs and cryptocurrency buy ‘entrée’ to glamour, and networking

“#NFTs and cryptocurrency buy ‘entrée’ to glamour, and networking” There’s a newfangled financial model for the still-struggling food and beverage industry: the world of the blockchain, crypto and NFTs.  Two New York-based restaurant groups are now raising money through individual “NFT” memberships, or the non-fungible tokens that are usually associated with digital art pieces.  Think…

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#Did Melania Trump buy her own NFT at auction?

#Did Melania Trump buy her own NFT at auction?

“#Did Melania Trump buy her own NFT at auction?” The winning bid in the auction for Melania Trump’s first NFT came from a virtual wallet that belongs to the same organization that launched the project, according to a report. The former first lady started the auction last month, offering the public a chance to own…

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