Blockchain Association objects to IRS broker rule in letter
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This interview has been edited and condensed. Leanne Kemp is the founder of blockchain platform Everledger, which tracks high-class assets like diamonds in order to reduce fraud and promote more viable marketplaces. Cointelegraph spoke to Kemp about how the service’s role as a global digital registry can help ensure ethical trade across a variety of…

SEC-Ripple lawsuit cost XRP 3 years of adoption: Lawyer
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Trump’s crypto ventures raise conflict of interest, insider trading questions
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Lark Davis on fighting social media storms, and why he’s an ETH bull: Hall of Flame
Lark Davis, a self-described “cheeky” and “sarcastic” personality, has been actively involved in the world of cryptocurrency since 2017. With his bold price forecasts, educational content and witty memes, the popular influencer has amassed an impressive social media following, boasting over 1 million followers on both Twitter and Instagram. Although, if Davis’ Twitter and Instagram…