Pro-Bitcoin lawmakers pack Congress as partisan gridlock looms
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the crypto industry enjoys unprecedented support in Washington — but could partisan bickering spoil its chances?
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The city of Lugano will accept Bitcoin, Tether and LVGA tokens as ‘de facto’ legal tender
Residents of the Switzerland city will be able to pay taxes, parking tickets, public services and tuition fees using crypto. 316 Total views 24 Total shares Switzerland’s southern city of Lugano plans for many local businesses to accept some cryptocurrencies as "de facto" legal tender as part of a partnership with Tether (U.Speaking at the…

Musk fires Twitter execs, research stirs blockchain energy debate and CFTC brass shares crypto concerns: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 23-29
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Discord drops Ethereum and NFT integration plans after backlash
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How to use cloud storage effectively
Cloud storage has revolutionized the way we store, access and share data. It has evolved into a vital resource for both individuals and companies because of its many benefits, including scalability, accessibility and cost-effectiveness. However, it is crucial to use cloud storage wisely if one wants to fully realize its potential. This article provides some…

Ryuk Ransomware Targets Hospitals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The operators of Ryuk ransomware continue to target hospitals, despite the intense pressures they are already facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.On March 27, ‘PeterM’ of British IT security firm Sophos, tweeted that a United States-based healthcare provider had been targeted by Ryuk’s ransomware. PeterM stated that the cyber offensive “looks like a…