# NFTs for freedom: Nonfungible tokens and the right to self-determination

# NFTs for freedom: Nonfungible tokens and the right to self-determination

“# NFTs for freedom: Nonfungible tokens and the right to self-determination ” It seems that everyone — from corporate behemoths like Visa and Anheuser-Busch to socialite Paris Hilton and NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant — has recognized the growing importance of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) for the 21st-century economy. World-renowned artists, athletes and musicians…

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# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions

# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions

“# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions ” Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, said the department would likely be enforcing more sanctions on companies involved in illicit transactions related to ransomware payments. Speaking at an online event hosted by the Center…

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# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there

# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there

“# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there ” The odds of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) before a physical Bitcoin ETF are higher than ever, courtesy of Chairman Gary Gensler’s now oft-repeated preference for the former. But here’s the issue: an ETF built…

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# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

“# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now? ” The rapid growth of mainstream attention toward cryptocurrencies has forced the hands of numerous governments to create their digital alternatives. Over the past few years, interest from various jurisdictions has been pointed towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — digital versions of government-issued fiat. Given…

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